General Drug Information and Indications

Long-acting oxytetracycline injectable for susceptible bacterial infections in cattle. Long-acting oxytetracycline injectable. Mechanism: bacteriostatic — reversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit → blocks aminoacyl-tRNA attachment → inhibits protein synthesis. Broad spectrum including gram-positives, gram-negatives, Rickettsia, Mycoplasma. Sustained vehicle provides several days of therapeutic tissue levels. Key information Oxytetracycline injectable — see LA-200/oxytetracycline precautions. Refrigerate. Deep IM injection. Withdrawal times required.

How to Give this Medication

IV (horses): dilute and infuse slowly over 30–60 min. SQ (cattle): appropriate injection site and volume. Shake well before each use. before use. Store at room temperature; protect from light. 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

Injection site tissue necrosis (IM of 200 mg/mL formulation in horses — severe). GI: diarrhea, anorexia. Photosensitivity. Hepato/nephrotoxicity at high doses. Cardiovascular collapse with rapid IV. Withdrawal times required.

Precautions

For animals See oxytetracycline. IV route in horses (IM causes severe necrosis). Observe food animal withdrawal times for milk and meat. Use with caution in pregnant animals. For people handling this medication Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Oxytetracycline injectable (200 mg/mL) — Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid contact. Wear gloves. Tissue necrosis with accidental injection.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Long-acting oxytetracycline overdose — contact veterinary team.

Terra-vet 200 dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
TERRA-VET 200 200MG/ML INJECTABLE: OXYTETRACYCLINE200 MG/MLInjectable—Commercial

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)