Ibafloxacin
Also known as: Ibaflin
* **Administration**: Please give this medication **with food** (at the time of feeding). * **Completion**: It is crucial to **finish the entire prescribed course**, even if your pet seems completely healed. Stopping early can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections. * **Side Effects**: Watch for mild stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or loss of appetite). If these signs become severe or persist, contact your veterinarian immediately. * **Storage**: Keep the oral gel at room temperature (below 25°C/77°F) and discard any remaining medication 8 weeks after opening.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
What it is used for
- Susceptible infections (dermal infections: soft tissue infections-wounds, abscesses; upper respiratory tract infections)
- Susceptible infections (dermal infections: superficial and deep pyoderma, wounds, abscesses)
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Diarrhea
- Soft feces
- Vomiting
- Dullness
- Anorexia
- Salivation
- Elevated hepatic enzymes (rare, class effect)
- Ataxia (rare, class effect)
- Seizures (rare, class effect)
- Depression/Lethargy (rare, class effect)
- Nervousness (rare, class effect)
Cautions & contraindications
- Dogs less than 8 months of age
- Giant breed dogs less than 18 months of age
- Cats less than 8 months of age
- Known quinolone hypersensitivity
- Use should be based upon susceptibility testing. Safety has not been established in pregnant cats or in lactating dogs and cats, though the UK label states it can be used during pregnancy in dogs. Use with caution in patients with central nervous system disorders.
Drug interactions
- NSAIDs: Should not be used with NSAIDs in dogs with a history of seizures due to increased risk of CNS stimulation.
- Antacids or Supplements (iron, zinc, magnesium, aluminum, calcium): Cations may bind to ibafloxacin and prevent its gastrointestinal absorption.
- Cyclosporine: Fluoroquinolones may exacerbate the nephrotoxicity of systemic cyclosporine.
- Nitrofurantoin: May antagonize the antimicrobial activity of fluoroquinolones; concomitant use is not recommended.
- Quinidine: Increased risk for cardiotoxicity.
- Sucralfate: May inhibit absorption of ibafloxacin; separate doses by at least 2 hours.
- Theophylline: Ibafloxacin may increase theophylline blood levels.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ibafloxacin used for in pets?
* **Administration**: Please give this medication **with food** (at the time of feeding). * **Completion**: It is crucial to **finish the entire prescribed course**, even if your pet seems completely healed. Stopping early can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections. * **Side Effects**: Watch for mild stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or loss of appetite). If these signs become severe or persist, contact your veterinarian immediately. * **Storage**: Keep the oral gel at room temperature (below 25°C/77°F) and discard any remaining medication 8 weeks after opening.
Is Ibafloxacin safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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