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US brand names:Draxxin
Tulathromycin is dosed at 2.5 mg/kg SC once (single dose, long-acting) in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Novel triamilide macrolide with extremely long tissue half-life. Concentrates in pulmonary epithelial lining fluid and macrophages.
Single-dose treatment for bovine respiratory disease. Extended withdrawal times. Not approved for small animals. Injection site reactions.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Goat (Caprine) drugsAll Sheep (Ovine) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | 2.5 mg/kg | once (single dose, long-acting) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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