Enromag For Cats: Instructions For Use In Veterinary Medicine, Indications And Contraindications, Side Effects, Reviews, Cost, Analogues

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Antibiotic Enromag for cats

In veterinary practice, a lot of effective antibiotics, both widespread and local, are used. The drug Enromag belongs to the new generation of medicines, it gives good results in curing diseases of bacterial origin in domestic animals and birds.

Content

• 1 Description of the drug Enromag

  • 1.1 Composition and form of release
  • 1.2 Mechanism of action

• 2 How to use Enromag correctly

  • 2.1 Indications for use in cats
  • 2.2 Dosage and duration of treatment
  • 2.3 How to give a subcutaneous injection to a cat
  • 2.4 Can be used for kittens and pregnant cats
• 3 Contraindications and side effects
• 4 Interaction with other drugs
• 5 Storage conditions and shelf life

• 6 Analogs of Enromag

  • 6.1 Table: analogues of the veterinary drug Enromag

    6.1.1 Photo gallery: antibiotic drugs to replace Enromag

• 7 Reviews of cat owners and veterinarians

Description of the drug Enromag

The antibacterial remedy Enromag is developed and produced by the Russian company Mosagrogen. The drug is intended for adult farm animals, birds, pets, including cats. For the most part, the injection application of Enromag is practiced, it is used orally only in rare cases - for drinking sick pigs and birds.

Enromag is a broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotic

The diagnosis and prescription of Enromag in specific therapeutic regimens is exclusively the prerogative of a doctor who will be able to competently assess the condition of a sick animal and select an individual treatment regimen for it.

Composition and form of release

A wide range of antibacterial properties is determined by the composition of Enromag - this is how the therapeutic formula of this drug looks like:

• enrofloxacin;
• potassium hydroxide;
• butyl alcohol;
• injection water.

The main "player" in this combat team is enrofloxacin - an active compound, by the name of which, by the way, it is sometimes called Enromag. The action of enrofloxacin is based on its ability to destroy bacterial cells - antimicrobial activity is pronounced in all compounds of the fluoroquinolone series, to which enrofloxacin belongs.

Enromag is packed in glass containers of different sizes

Enromag is available in the form of a five- and ten-percent sterile solution for injection - these drugs are packaged in glass, hermetically sealed bottles with a capacity of twenty and one hundred milliliters, respectively.

Both the vials with the injection solution and the packaging boxes must be marked with the date of release of the drug without fail, they are accompanied by detailed instructions for using Enromag. When buying, it is necessary to check the tightness and condition of the contents of the bottles - the solution should have a light yellow color and remain transparent. A cloudy liquid, the presence of sediment or foreign inclusions in it indicate that the drug is spoiled and it is unsafe to use it.

Mechanism of action

Once injected into the blood of an animal, the medicinal agent quickly spreads throughout the body, and enrofloxacin immediately begins to work. The first results of using Enromag will make themselves felt in half an hour or an hour after the injection.

The antibacterial effect of the drug is based primarily on the fact that fluoroquinolones block the synthesis of special enzymes, without which the multiplication of bacterial cells is impossible, since the reproduction of their DNA stops. In addition, enrofloxacin destroys the cell walls of bacteria, thereby dooming them to death. The active ingredient of Enromag in a day is completely excreted from the body along with bile and urine, and in lactating females - with milk.

Your veterinarian will recommend probiotics to help restore beneficial microflora after treatment

How to use Enromag correctly

Cats are recommended to inject Enromag only subcutaneously. This is an unambiguous recommendation of the instructions, although some veterinarians do intramuscular injections of this drug.

Indications for use in cats

The innovative veterinary drug Enromag demonstrates in practice excellent results in the treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases caused by bacteria:

• bronchopneumonia;
• atrophic rhinitis;
• enzootic pneumonia;
• colibacillosis;
• streptococcosis;
• salmonellosis;
• septicemia;
• infection of the genitourinary organs;
• mixed and secondary infections.

Dosage and duration of treatment

It is not difficult to determine an individual single dose of Enromag for a cat - the calculation is based on the weight of the animal. The exact choice of the required dose of the antibiotic is very important; the effectiveness and safety of treatment directly depends on it. 0.15 to 0.2 milliliters of solution relies on every kilogram of body weight. A more specific appointment in your case will be made by the doctor, taking into account the diagnosis and nuances of the animal's condition; he must determine the optimal duration of treatment.

A 20-ml vial of Enromag is usually enough for a cat's treatment.

The standard scheme consists of short courses of injections: for three to five days, one subcutaneous injection of a 5% solution of Enromag should be given. If no positive dynamics is observed after the second infusion, this may indicate an incorrect diagnosis - you need to re-examine and clarify the drug regimen.

How to give a subcutaneous injection to a cat

The most convenient place for a subcutaneous injection is at the withers, where the skin is pulled back best. Theoretically, subcutaneous injections can be placed on any part of the body, but practice shows that the withers are still the most preferable for this.

The withers are the most convenient place for a subcutaneous injection

To inject your pet yourself, follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Calm down the cat as much as possible and securely fix it on a flat surface - this is important so that the animal does not twitch or even break out at the most crucial moment.
2. Gently massage the withers and with two fingers of your left hand lift the skin with a "house".
3. Gently but accurately insert the injection needle into the skin fold, holding the syringe at a slight angle to the body surface.
4. Make sure that the needle does not pierce the fold and the medicine does not spill out.
5. Introduce the medicine slowly, this should at least slightly reduce pain, for the same purpose, try to put injections in new places every time.
6. After the procedure, lightly, but thoroughly rinse the injection site so that hardening does not form there.

In addition to the withers, a subcutaneous injection can be done in the peri-femoral fold.

Can I use for kittens and pregnant cats?

During pregnancy, the antibacterial agent Enromag cannot be used - it is dangerous for the development of fetuses. For lactating cats, the drug is prescribed only for health reasons, and for the period of its use, kittens are transferred to artificial feeding, since the active substance of Enromag is excreted, including with milk.

Enromag also negatively affects the development of cubs, so it is not used during the period of active growth of kittens - for babies and adolescents, if necessary, the doctor will select another, safer antibiotic.

Enromag negatively affects the growth and development of kittens

Contraindications and side effects

When treating Enromag, it should be borne in mind that there are several important contraindications for which the use of this drug is prohibited:

• with increased individual sensitivity to fluoroquinolones;
• with disorders of the nervous system;
• with convulsive conditions;
• with pathological development of cartilage tissue;
• during the period of gestation and feeding of kittens;
• young animals up to one year of age.

It is impossible and to exceed the prescribed dosage of the medicine - this is fraught with undesirable side effects for the animal:

• apathy and depression;
• decreased appetite;
• digestive disorders, vomiting.

Interaction with other drugs

The potent Enromag cannot be used simultaneously with some other drugs - this can not only weaken the medicinal effect of medications, but also provoke dangerous side effects in the cat. Various antibiotics - both purely veterinary and human:

• Chloramphenicol, Levomycetin;
• Theophylline, Theotard, Teopek;
• Tetracycline;
• macrolide antibiotics (Tylosin, Amoxisan);
• anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs (Trokoksil, Loxicom).

Storage conditions and shelf life

Enromag is suitable for use for three years from the date of manufacture, if the conditions of its storage are strictly observed:

• the tightness of the medicine bottle is not broken;
• the storage area is dry and shaded;
• the temperature regime is observed from + 5 ° С to + 25 ° С;
• the drug is not subject to freezing.

The solution in the vial must be transparent and free of foreign inclusions.

When storing and using Enromag, you need to follow basic safety precautions:

• do not keep the drug together with food and feed;
• protect from children and pets;
• wash your hands before and after applying the medicine;
• do not eat, drink or smoke during the procedure;
• in case of accidental contact of the solution on the skin or mucous membranes, rinse it thoroughly with running water without soap.

Enromag's analogs

Enromag is a widespread and effective drug. Veterinary pharmacies offer this medicine on free sale, but Enromag is not cheap - about six hundred rubles for a hundred-milliliter bottle. If for some reason it is impossible to get or use this particular antibiotic, the doctor will select one of the analogues to replace it.

Table: analogues of the veterinary drug Enromag

Drug name	Structure	Therapeutic effect	Contraindications	Estimated cost
Baytril 5%	enrofloxacin; potassium oxide hydrate; butyl alcohol; water for injections	effective for infections of bacterial origin	damage to the nervous system; convulsive conditions; cartilage pathology; pregnancy, lactation; age up to one year; hypersensitivity or, conversely, resistance to fluoroquinolones	500 rubles for a bottle of 100 ml
Enroxil 5%	enrofloxacin; butanol; potassium hydroxide; water for injections	effective for infections of bacterial origin	damage to the nervous system; convulsive conditions; cartilage pathology; kidney and liver damage; pregnancy, lactation; age up to one year; hypersensitivity or, conversely, resistance to fluoroquinolones	400 rubles for a bottle of 100 ml
Enrosept 5%	enrofloxacin; n-butanol; potassium hydroxide; water for injections	effective for infections of bacterial origin and treatment of festering, poorly healing wounds	kidney and liver damage; pregnancy, lactation; childhood; hypersensitivity or, conversely, resistance to fluoroquinolones	220 rubles for a bottle of 100 ml
Enroflox 5%	enrofloxacin; potassium hydroxide; sodium bisulfite; ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; water for injections	effective for infections of bacterial origin	damage to the nervous system; convulsive conditions; cartilage pathology; pregnancy, lactation; age up to one year; hypersensitivity or, conversely, resistance to fluoroquinolones	450 rubles for a bottle of 100 ml
Enrofloxacin-50	enrofloxacin; potassium hydroxide; sodium bisulfite; ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; water for injections	effective for infections of bacterial origin	damage to the nervous system; convulsive conditions; cartilage pathology; pregnancy, lactation; age up to one year; hypersensitivity or, conversely, resistance to fluoroquinolones	150 rubles for a bottle of 100 ml

Photo gallery: antibiotic agents to replace Enromag

Baytril is a complete analogue of Enromag

Enroflox has proven itself in the treatment of bronchopneumonia in cats

Enrosept should not be used for severe liver and kidney damage

Enroxil is available not only in injectable form, but also in oral form

Reviews of cat owners and veterinarians

The veterinary injectable antibiotic Enromag is a new generation drug that has managed to prove itself perfectly in veterinary practice. It has shown a rapid positive effect in treating various bacterial infections in cats. For the treatment to be not only effective, but also safe, you need to prescribe it not on your own, but only on the recommendation of a doctor and strictly follow all his prescriptions.