Pharmacokinetics of a florfenicol-tylosin combination after intravenous and intramuscular administration to beagle dogs

E. Y. Kim, Elias Gebru, J. S. Lee, J. C. Kim, S. C. Park

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Abstract

A pharmacokinetic study of a commercial florfenicol-tylosin (2:1) combination product was conducted in six beagle dogs after intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) administration at doses of 10 mg/kg (florfenicol) and 5 mg/kg (tylosin). Serum drug concentrations were determined by a validated high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using UV detection. A rapid and nearly complete absorption of both drugs with a mean IM bioavailability of 103.9% (florfenicol) and 92.6% (tylosin), prolonged elimination halflife, and high tissue penetration with steady state volume of distribution of 2.63 l/kg (florfenicol) and 1.98 l/kg (tylosin) were observed. Additional studies, including pharmacodynamic and toxicological evaluation are required before recommendations can be made regarding the clinical application of the product in dogs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)463-466
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Veterinary Medical Science
Volume73
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2011

Keywords

  • Canine
  • Combination
  • Florfenicol
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Tylosin

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