Antibiotics

Antibiotics

Amikacin - added: 22/06/2009 - 16:58

Brands Amiglyde-V Description A white, crystalline powder, it is a wide-spectrum semi-synthetic systemic aminoglycoside antibiotic developed from Kanamycin. It has the broadest spectrum of activity of the aminoglycosides. used in the treatment of infections, esp. those caused by certain types of bacteria. Has the broadest spectrum of activity of the aminoglycosides. Can be expensive and is...

Azithromycin - added: 22/06/2009 - 18:44

Brands Zithromax Description A broad-spectrum systemic antibiotic, used in the prevention and treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. It works by preventing protein production in the bacteria, effectively killing it off and allowing the body's immune system to get the infection under control. Good for younger rats, less effective on older rats. Quite expensive and only available via...

Cefadroxil - added: 22/06/2009 - 18:44

Brands Cefa-drops; Fort Dodge; Cefa Tabs Description A broad-spectrum antibiotic, chemically related to penicillin. Inexpensive, but only available via prescription. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those of the throat, skin and soft tissues. NOTE! Cefadroxil is effective only against infections caused by bacteria; it is ineffective against those caused by...

Chloramphenicol Palmitate - added: 22/06/2009 - 16:59

Synonyms Chloromycetin Palmitate; Chloramphenicol Palmitate; Chloropal; Chloro Palmitate Brands Azramycine S125; Azramycine S250; Chloromycetin; Chlor Palm 125; Chlor Palm 250; Duricol; Karomycin Palmitate 125; Karomycin Palmitate 250; Novochlorocap Description A broad spectrum systemic antibiotic with activity against many gram negative and gram positive organisms, it can also act as a...

Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate - added: 22/06/2009 - 17:00

Brands Chloromycetin Sodium Succinate Description A broad-spectrum systemic antibiotic that affects a wide range of bacteria, and penetrates tissues other antibiotics cannot (e.g., central nervous system and eyes). It works by interfering with the protein synthesis inside invading bacteria, preventing their reproduction. Very expensive, and only available via prescription. Uses Clostridium...

Clarithromycin - added: 22/06/2009 - 16:57

Brands Biaxin Description Macrolide antibiotic, chemically related to erythromycinactive against Myco. Uses Respiratory infections (Mycoplasma pneumonia for one) Skin and skin structure infections Dosage No confirmed dose for rats has yet been established, but the following are being tried out: 2.5 mg to 10 mg/kg orally, twice daily 1.5 to 5 mg/lb orally, twice daily Side Effects Loss...

Doxycycline - added: 22/06/2009 - 18:42

Brands Vibramycin, Vibra Tabs Description A synthetic analogue of a broad-spectrum antibiotic related to tetracycline, but deemed to be a better substitute and used against a wide range of susceptible organisms. It works by inhibiting the protein production in bacteria preventing them from living. It is used to treat ailments caused by bacteria. Relatively cheap, only available via...

Enrofloxacin - added: 22/06/2009 - 18:41

Brands Baytril Description A member of the fluoroquinolone anitbiotics, it has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity that is great against gram-negative bacteria and good against some gram-positive bacteria and Mycoplasma. Fluoroquinolones work by deactivating bacterial enzymes necessary for the transcription of DNA. DNA is very tightly coiled in order to fit inside a cell. Segments to be...

Erythromycin - added: 22/06/2009 - 17:06

Brands Ornacyn (Pet Shop Bird Medication - not really recommended); Mycin, Robimycin; Robitabs; Eryc; EryPed Description From the macrolide group of antibiotics, it is active primarily against gram-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, including many that are resistant to penicillins. Erythromycin is effective only against rapidly dividing bacteria. Uses Streptococcus...

Gentamicin - added: 22/06/2009 - 18:40

Brands Gentocin 40 Description A white powder, it is a highly toxic broad spectrum systemic aminoglycoside antibiotic, used to treat severe infections. It works by inhibiting metabolic activities in the bacteria. It is not effective against fungal infections or viruses. It has been widely used in the treatment of gram-negative, and some gram-positive, organisms. Uses Severe respiratory disease...