Excede® 100 Sterile Suspension

100 ML

Excede 100 Sterile Suspension Is a Ready-to-use Formulation That Contains the Crystalline Free Acid of Ceftiofur (Ccfa).

Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Is a Broad Spectrum Cephalosporin Antibiotic Active Against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria Including Β-lactamase-producing Strains. Like Other Cephalosporins, Ceftiofur Is Bactericidal, in Vitro, Resulting From Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis. Each Ml Contains 100 mg Ceftiofur Equivalents (As Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid).

HOW IT WORKS

EXCEDE® treats lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by susceptible strains of S. equi subspecies zooepidemicus (S. zooepidemicus). EXCEDE is the first and only antibiotic that is FDA-approved for horses that offers a full 10-day course of therapy in just two treatments.

By providing 10 days of therapy in just two treatments, veterinarians can help optimize compliance and convenience by having to administer fewer doses.

Fewer administrations mean less potential for missed doses.

Comparative treatments require 10 once-or twice-daily doses. Maintaining multiple treatments at consistent intervals can cause added stress for the horse as well as for those administering the medication.

For a full course of therapy, horses must receive the full dose (divided into two separate injections) at regular intervals as prescribed by a veterinarian.

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What Is It For?

EXCEDE® is indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections in horses caused by susceptible strains of S. equi subspecies zooepidemicus (S. zooepidemicus). S. zooepidemicus is the most common bacterial pathogen isolated from equine respiratory infections.1-3

How Effective Is It?

The use of EXCEDE® provides veterinarians peace of mind, knowing they have selected a product that has been demonstrated to be both safe and effective in horses. EXCEDE is FDA-approved for use in horses and is available through veterinary prescription only.

Dosage and Administration

Shake well before using. Administer two intramuscular injections to the horse, four days apart (96 hours), at a dose of 1.5 mL per 100 pounds of body weight (3.0 mg/lb. or 6.6 mg/kg). A maximum of 10 mL per injection site may be administered.

In clinical studies, administration of less than 10 mL per injection site minimized injection site reactions. Therapeutic drug concentrations are maintained for six days after the second injection or a total of 10 days from the beginning of treatment against S. zooepidemicus.

Vial contents should be used within 12 weeks after the first dose is removed.

How Does It Work?

FDA-approved for use in horses, EXCEDE® is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including β-lactam-producing strains.

Further Information Presentation:

EXCEDE 100 Sterile Suspension is available in a 100 mL vial.