Antimicrobial Drugs

Aminoglycosides

What antibiotic drug class is contraindicated in food-producing animals because of its really long residues (> 1 year with parenteral administration)?

Sulfonamides

What drug class is inactivated and rendered ineffective by the presence of pus?

Aminoglycosides

Gentamicin is a member of what drug class?

Cefovecin

What is the name of the drug in Convenia?

Aminoglycosides

Tobramycin is a member of what drug class?

Macrolides

Erythromycin is a member of what drug class?

Macrolides

Azithromycin is a member of what drug class?

Fluoroquinolones

Enrofloxacin (Baytril) is a member of what drug class?

• Beta-Lactams

• Sulfonamides

What drug class(es) are prone to causing hypersensitivity reactions?

• Beta-Lactams

• Macrolides

What drug class(es) cause colitis in hindgut fermenters, particularly when given orally?

• Beta-Lactams

• Fluoroquinolones

What drug class(es) can cause a reduction in the seizure threshold?

• Aminoglycosides

• Sulfonamides

• Tetracyclines

What drug class(es) can cause nephrotoxicity?

• Aminoglycosides

What drug class(es) can cause ototoxicity?

• Sulfonamides

What drug class(es) can cause lacrimotoxicity (i.e. KCS)?

• Tetracyclines

What drug class(es) can be incorporated into long bones and teeth during growth?

• Tetracyclines

• Macrolides

What drug class(es) are known to cause tissue irritation?

• Tetracyclines

What drug class(es) can cause esophageal damage in cats?

Fluoroquinolones

What drug class(es) can cause cartilage damage in growing animals?

Enrofloxacin

What drug should be avoided in cats due to the risk of retinal damage?