Oxytetracycline (Ophthalmic)
別名: Terramycin, Engemycin, Oxycare
* **Administration:** Wash hands before and after application. Do not allow the tip of the tube to touch the eye, eyelids, or any other surface to prevent contamination. * **Duration:** It is critical to continue treatment for the full 3-4 weeks as directed, even if the eye looks completely normal after a few days. Stopping early can lead to a relapse of the infection. * **Expectations:** You should see dramatic improvement in your cat's eye within 3 to 4 days. * **Note:** Your veterinarian may recommend an oral medication (like doxycycline) instead of or in addition to this ointment to fully clear the infection from your cat's system.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- Chlamydial/Mycoplasma keratoconjunctivitis
- Susceptible infections (when no other agent is suitable)
- Susceptible infections
- Susceptible infections
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Local irritation
- Hypersensitivity reactions (rare)
- Potential for overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms (e.g., fungi) with prolonged use
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Depression
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
- Fever
- Hypotension (following IV administration)
- Anorexia (especially in cats)
- Superinfections (with prolonged use)
- Renal tubular functional changes
- Teeth staining in developing animals
注意事項與禁忌
- Known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines or polymyxin B
- Use of concentrated cattle/sheep depot formulations in small animals
- Pregnancy (last 2-3 weeks)
- Neonates (first month of life)
- Use in cats unless absolutely necessary
- Expect potential recurrence after discontinuation of topical treatment from organisms dormant in the nasal passage. Oral doxycycline is considered a better treatment to eliminate the carrier state of Chlamydia in cats.
藥物相互作用
- Penicillins: Bactericidal action of penicillins may be inhibited by oxytetracycline
- Antacids (Mg, Ca, Al): Binds tetracycline, significantly reducing its GI absorption
- Food or Milk products: Binds tetracycline, reducing its absorption
- Methoxyflurane: May increase the nephrotoxic effects
- Theophylline: GI effects of tetracyclines may be increased
常見問題
Oxytetracycline (Ophthalmic)用於寵物有甚麼用途？
* **Administration:** Wash hands before and after application. Do not allow the tip of the tube to touch the eye, eyelids, or any other surface to prevent contamination. * **Duration:** It is critical to continue treatment for the full 3-4 weeks as directed, even if the eye looks completely normal after a few days. Stopping early can lead to a relapse of the infection. * **Expectations:** You should see dramatic improvement in your cat's eye within 3 to 4 days. * **Note:** Your veterinarian may recommend an oral medication (like doxycycline) instead of or in addition to this ointment to fully clear the infection from your cat's system.
Oxytetracycline (Ophthalmic)對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。