描述
腸胃抗生素作用是殺死或阻止引起感染的細菌和其他生物的生長甲硝唑是一種合成抗生素和抗原蟲劑，用於治療和預防細菌感染以及治療狗和貓的某些寄生蟲感染。該藥物未經美國食品和藥物管理局批准用於動物，但被獸醫合法處方為標籤外藥物。
甲硝唑對狗和貓的用途
甲硝唑用於治療或控制敏感細菌和寄生蟲引起的感染，對賈第鞭毛蟲、毛滴蟲和大腸桿菌引起的感染有效。該藥物對病毒無效。
注意事項和副作用
雖然由獸醫開立甲硝唑處方通常是安全有效的，但甲硝唑可能會對某些動物產生副作用。對藥物的負面反應可能包括：
長期使用或過量服用會導致嚴重的神經系統反應。這些可能表現為以下症狀：
甲硝唑只能謹慎地用於懷孕的寵物，切勿用於患有肝病的寵物。此外，該藥物可能會對您的狗或貓已經服用的其他藥物產生反應。這些包括苯巴比妥和西咪替丁。
狗和貓甲硝唑的劑量資訊
甲硝唑的典型劑量為每磅 5 至 30 毫克（每公斤 10 至 60 毫克），每天給狗和貓服用一到四次。以及任何不利影響的發展。除非您的獸醫特別指示，否則請務必完成處方。即使您的寵物感覺好多了，完成整個治療計劃也可以防止寵物的症狀復發。Metronidazole is a synthetic antibiotic and antiprotozoal used to treat and prevent bacterial infections and treat certain parasitic infections in dogs and cats. This drug is not approved for use in animals by the Food and Drug Administration, but it is prescribed legally by veterinarians as an extra-label drug.
Uses of Metronidazole for Dogs and Cats
Metronidazole is prescribed to treat or control infections caused by susceptible bacteria and parasites it is effective against infections caused by Giardia, Trichomonas and Balantidium coli. The drug is not effective against viruses.
Precautions and Side Effects
While generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, metronidazole can cause side effects in some animals. Negative reactions to the drug may include:
- Liver damage
- Loss of appetite
- Neurological disorders
- Sluggishness
- Weakness
Prolonged use or overdoses can cause severe neurological reactions. These may exhibit themselves in symptoms including:
- Ataxia
- Disorientation
- Head tilting
- Nystagmus
- Rigidity
- Seizures
- Tremors
Metronidazole should only be cautiously administered to pregnant pets and never administered to pets with liver disease. Additionally, the drug may react to other medications that your dog or cat is already taking. These include phenobarbital and cimetidine.
Dosing Information of Metronidazole for Dogs and Cats
The typical dose of metronidazole ranges from 5 to 30 milligram per pound (10 to 60 mg per kilogram) one to four times a day in both dogs and cats.The duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, the pet’s response to the medication, and the development of any adverse effects. Be certain to complete the prescription unless specifically directed by your veterinarian. Even if your pet feels better, completing the entire treatment plan could prevent your pet’s symptoms from returning.
