Bactivate 10 Ml Injectable

General Drug Information and Indications

Immunostimulant (killed Mycobacterium phlei) to stimulate non-specific immune responses in horses with respiratory and other infections. Immunostimulant (killed Mycobacterium phlei cell wall extract). Mechanism: non-specifically activates innate immune cells (macrophages, NK cells) via pattern recognition receptor stimulation. Increases cytokine production (TNF-α, IL-1, interferons) and phagocytic activity. Intravenous or intramuscular administration. Key information Biologic immunostimulant injectable. Refrigerate. Equine use. Shake well. Single-use vial. Use aseptic technique.

How to Give this Medication

IV injection: administer slowly over 5–10 min. Administer IM only — never IV. (some formulations). Do not mix with other medications. Store refrigerated (2–8°C); do not freeze. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Side Effects

Fever, lethargy within 24 hrs of injection (common — immune stimulation expected response). Local injection site reactions (pain, swelling). Anaphylaxis (rare). GI: decreased appetite.

Precautions

For animals Avoid in immunosuppressed patients (active infection, concurrent immunosuppressive therapy). Not approved for use in food-producing animals. For people handling this medication Administered by veterinary professionals only. No specific human precautions for caregivers beyond normal hygiene.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Immunostimulant overdose causes injection-site inflammation and transient fever.

Bactivate 10 Ml Injectable dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
BACTIVATE 10 ML INJECTABLE—Injectable1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)