Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) for Swine
Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) is used in swine for Swine respiratory disease. Routes documented in swine: IM. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Draxxin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2.5 mg/kg | single dose | Swine respiratory disease | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Semi-synthetic triamilide macrolide that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Concentrates in pulmonary tissue providing prolonged lung concentrations from a single injection.
Side effects & warnings
Single SC injection only. Do not inject IV. Tissue reactions at injection site. Not for use in lactating dairy cattle. Do not inject more than 10ml per site in cattle.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.