Convenia
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Convenia (cefovecin sodium) is an extended-spectrum injectable cephalosporin antibiotic that provides up to 14 days of bactericidal antimicrobial therapy against common canine and feline bacterial skin infections, wounds, and abscesses following a single subcutaneous injection.
Dosage Form
Injection
Product Type
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturer
Package
10 mL multi-use glass vial containing 800 mg lyophilized cefovecin with 10 mL sterile diluent (yielding 80 mg/mL)
Dosages
| Species | Dosage | Route | Duration |
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| Dog | 8 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg body weight) | Subcutaneous (SC) | Single injection; if needed, may be repeated once after 14 days |
| Cat | 8 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg body weight) | Subcutaneous (SC) | Single injection |
Withdrawal Periods
No withdrawal information available.
Indications
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Treatment of secondary superficial pyoderma, abscesses, and infected wounds in dogs caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Streptococcus canis.
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Treatment of skin infections (wounds and abscesses) in cats caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida.
Contraindications
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Do not use in dogs or cats with known hypersensitivity or history of allergic reactions to cephalosporins, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
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Do not use in animals with severe renal impairment.
Precautions
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Prescribing information must be reviewed prior to use; safety has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs or cats.
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Use with caution in animals with impaired renal function; antimicrobial-induced alterations in intestinal flora may occur.
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Keep out of reach of children. Individuals with known hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins should avoid skin contact.
Side Effects
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Mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite/anorexia.
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Lethargy, transient pain or localized swelling at the injection site.
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Convenia Prescribing Information
Leaflet
Active Ingredients
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Cefovecin sodium
80 mg/mL
Diseases
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