Tilmicosin

Tilmicosin is a macrolide antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily employed in cattle, swine, and poultry to combat respiratory infections and other bacterial diseases. Read more

Tilmicosin is a macrolide antibiotic used for treating bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily employed in cattle, swine, and poultry to combat respiratory infections and other bacterial diseases.

Essential insights

• Inhibition of protein synthesis: Tilmicosin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunits in bacterial cells, inhibiting protein synthesis. This prevents bacterial replication.
• Bacteriostatic effect: Tilmicosin primarily acts as a bacteriostatic agent, meaning it inhibits bacterial growth, allowing the animal's immune system to combat the infection.
• INJECTION OF TILMICOSIN IN HUMANS CAN BE FATAL - EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL SELF-INJECTION.