Hetacillin Potassium (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: CAPSULE.
Routes of administration: ORAL.
Brand Names
- VERSAPEN-K
Related Health Topics
Dosage and Administration
Infuse the entire contents of one syringe (10 mL) into each infected quarter. Repeat at 24-hour intervals until a maximum of three treatments has been given. If definite improvement is not noted within 48 hours after treatment, the causal organism should be further investigated. Wash the udder and teats thoroughly with warm water containing a suitable dairy antiseptic and dry, preferably using individual paper towels. Carefully scrub the teat end and orifice with 70% alcohol, using a separate swab for each teat. Allow to dry. POLYMAST is packaged with the Opti-Sert® Protective Cap. For partial insertion: Twist off upper portion of the Opti-Sert Protective Cap to expose 3–4 mm of the syringe tip. For full insertion: Remove protective cap to expose the full length of the syringe tip. Insert syringe tip into the teat canal and expel the entire contents of one syringe into each infected quarter. Withdraw the syringe and gently massage the quarter to distribute the medication. Do not infuse contents of the mastitis syringe into the teat canal if the Opti-Sert Protective Cap is broken or damaged.
Mechanism of Action
Hetacillin provides bactericidal levels of the active antibiotic, ampicillin. In vitro studies have demonstrated susceptibility of the following organisms to ampicillin: Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.