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US brand names:Panmycin
Tetracycline is dosed at 15–20 mg/kg PO q8h in cats, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.798 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic.
Chelation with Ca, Mg, Fe reduces absorption — give on empty stomach. Tooth discoloration in young animals. Photosensitivity. Esophageal irritation in cats.
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