Convenia

كونفينيا

دواء Injection

Convenia (cefovecin sodium) is an extended-spectrum injectable cephalosporin antibiotic that provides up to 14 days of bactericidal antimicrobial therapy against common canine and feline bacterial skin infections, wounds, and abscesses following a single subcutaneous injection.

الشكل الصيدلاني

Injection

نوع المنتج

دواء

الشركة المصنعة

Zoetis

الحجم

10 mL multi-use glass vial containing 800 mg lyophilized cefovecin with 10 mL sterile diluent (yielding 80 mg/mL)

الجرعات

النوع الحيواني	الجرعة	طريقة الإعطاء	المدة
Dog	8 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg body weight)	Subcutaneous (SC)	Single injection; if needed, may be repeated once after 14 days
Cat	8 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg body weight)	Subcutaneous (SC)	Single injection

فترات السحب

لا توجد معلومات سحب متاحة.

الاستخدامات

Treatment of secondary superficial pyoderma, abscesses, and infected wounds in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Streptococcus canis.
Treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida.

موانع الاستخدام

Do not use in dogs or cats with known hypersensitivity or history of allergic reactions to cephalosporins, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
Do not use in animals with severe renal impairment.

الاحتياطات

Prescribing information must be reviewed prior to use; safety has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs or cats.
Use with caution in animals with impaired renal function; antimicrobial-induced alterations in intestinal flora may occur.
Keep out of reach of children. Individuals with known hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins should avoid skin contact.

الآثار الجانبية

Mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite/anorexia.
Lethargy, transient pain or localized swelling at the injection site.