Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antibacterials for systemic use, etracyclines
ATCVet Code: QJ01AA03
Pharmacodynamic properties
Chlortetracycline is a natural broad spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline group. Its activity is bacteriostatic by interfering with the protein synthesis at the S30 ribosome sub-unit.
At recommended dosages it has no pharmacological effects on cardiovascular, nervous or other body systems.
Pharmacokinetic particulars
When dosed orally it is quickly absorbed into the blood stream. In-feed dosing provides steady to near steady state plasma levels. This provides effective concentrations in various tissues, including lungs and other respiratory tissues.
The major metabolite is 4-epi-chlortetracycline.