What is Diminazene Diaceturate?
- Antiparasitic
- Cow,
- Dog,
- Goat,
- Horse,
- Sheep
Active Ingredients: Diminazene Diaceturate
Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection is used to treat some types of protozoal infections in livestock animals, horses, and dogs. It is effective against protozoa such as babesia, piroplasmosis, Trypanosoma, and trypanosomiasis. Diminazene also showed activity against bacteria like Brucella and Streptococcus.
It should be noted that this drug is slowly metabolized, so it may not completely kill the organism causing infection. However, it can reduce the severity of the pathogen. In some cases, additional drugs might be needed. In some species of animals, retreatment may be necessary.
Diminazene is classified as an organic diamidine compound. It is thought to work by affecting the RNA or preventing DNA replication within the microorganism.
Diminazene diaceturate is sometimes referred to as diminazene aceturate and diminazene.
Basil Hygiecare is the manufacturer and exporter of Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection. We offer a wide range of high-efficacy and cost-effective medications that are available for global distribution.
Why are we a trusted Diminazene manufacturer?
Basil Hygiecare is a leading GMP manufacturer of Diminazene Injection for veterinary use. Our company was established with the aim of providing excellent value to our veterinary distributors by concentrating on competitively priced, high-quality veterinary pharmaceuticals with market-tailored solutions.
Over the past 20 years, Basil Hygiecare has proven to be a trusted Diminazene manufacturer and supplier of 100+ veterinary injections in over 65 countries.
Precautions
Do NOT use Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection for an animal that: • has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to penicillin.
Treatment with this drug should be administered with caution in an animal that: • is in the camelid species.
High doses of this medication are associated with toxicity in many animals.
Uses
What is Diminazene Diaceturate used for?
It’s used to treat protozoal and certain bacterial infections such as:
- trypanosomiasis
- babesia infections
What animals can be treated with Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection?
This medicine is recommended for livestock animals like cows, goats and sheep. It is also used to treat horses and dogs.
How is Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection used?
This drug has been manufactured as a powder for reconstitution. After reconstitution, it is typically administered by intramuscular route.
How should Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection be stored?
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location under 30°C.
What are the withdrawal times for Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection?
The reported withdrawal time is 14-26 days.
Dosage
How much Diminazene Diaceturate should be given as treatment?
The usual dose is 3.5mg per 1kg of body weight. For infections caused by Tr. brucei, Tr. evansi and Theileria annulata, the dose should be 7mg per kg of body weight. The dose may be increased to 8mg/kg for infections caused by resistant strains. The maximum dose is 5g for one animal.
Refer to a veterinary doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Diminazene Diaceturate for Injection.
Some reported side effects include but are not limited to:
- gastrointestinal effects
- tachycardia
- salivation
- colic
- hypotension
Serious side effects may include: • CNS effects, including ataxia
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinarian.
