Trimethoprim/sulfadoxine

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Trimethoprim/sulfadoxine
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Trimethoprim Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor
Sulfadoxine Sulfonamide antibiotic
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Trade names Trimidox
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Trimethoprim/sulfadoxine, sold under the brand name Trimidox, is an antibacterial agent that is used in cattle and swine to prevent and treat infections by both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. [1]

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Veterinary uses

Trimethoprim/sulfadoxine is used in the treatment of swine and cattle, including dairy cattle, beef cattle and veal.

In cattle, it is used to treat:

In swine, it is used to treat:

Contraindications

Trimethoprim/sulfadoxine is contraindicated in cattle or swine that show marked liver parenchymal damage or blood dyscrasias, or those with a history of sulfonamide sensitivity. [1]

Milk from an animal treated with trimethoprim/sulfadoxine must not be consumed for at least 96 hours following the most recent treatment; treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least ten days after the last treatment. [1]

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References

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