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The Fluoroquinolone group’s antibiotic drug Marbofloxacin has been
used for treating various infections in animals and especially dogs,
but simultaneously it is recommended that its use should be avoided
in young animals during their pregnancy wherein accretion in
CNS-Central Nervous System may take place. In addition, it is not
advisable when there is any kind of kidney disorders. Under typical
situations Marbofloxacin - Zeniquin may source uneasiness such as
cramps which is treatable with Valium only. However, other side
effects in such condition include vomiting and anorexia.
Some more side effects that are commonly noticed include reduced
appetite, vomiting besides reduced activity. Amongst the rare side
effects, it anticipated that thirst, diarrhoea, tremors and
behavioral fluctuations may take place. In some cases, Marbofloxacin
has been reported to create erosions of cartilage of weight bearing
joints in addition to the certain symptoms of arthropathy especially
in adolescent animals like most species of dogs. Therefore,
Marbofloxacin - Zeniquin therapy is not advised for juvenile dogs
during the brisk growth stage. Even the dogs that are oversensitive
to quinolone should be spared from this drug.
In a specialized clinical study, it has been found that in less than
1 percent cases they were reported with excessive thirst, soft stool
or diarrhoea, changes in their behaviors, shiver or tremor state
besides ataxia. In one particular dog case even, the seizure was
noticed while on Marbofloxacin - Zeniquin therapy. In the
circumstances, it is rather advisable to strictly follow label and
the treating physician’s instructions for the best possible results.
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