Ceftiofur

Products

Ceftiofur is commercially available as a suspension for injection and a solution for injection for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1994.

Structure and properties

Ceftiofur (C₁₉H₁₇N₅O₇S₃, M_r = 523.6 g/mol)

Effects

Ceftiofur (ATCvet QJ01DD90) has bactericidal properties. The effects are based on inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Indications

For the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases in cattle and swine.