Penethamate

Products

Penethamate is commercially available as an injectable for animals. It has been approved in many countries since 1974.

Structure and properties

Penethamate (C22H31N3O4S, Mr = 433.6 g/mol) is a penicillin that is biotransformed in vivo to the active metabolite penicillin G (benzylpenicillin).

Effects

Penethamate (ATCvet QJ01CE90) has antibacterial properties.

Indications

Mastitis in cows, bacterial infections of the respiratory system in cows, dogs, and cats.