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Monensin
Introduction
Name
- Monensin.
Class of drug
- Polyether antibiotic.
Description
Chemical name
- Monensic acid.
Molecular formula
- C36H62O11
Molecular weight
- 670.871 g/mol
Physical properties
- Usually supplied as granules which are added to feed.
- Authorised in Europe as a continuous-release intraruminal device.
Storage requirements
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Out of direct sunlight.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Basaraba R J, Oehm F W & Vorhies M W (1999) Toxicosis in cattle from concurrent feeding of monensin and dried distiller's grains contaminated with macrolide antibiotics. J Vet Diag Inv 11 (1), 79-86 Full Article.
- Potter E L, VanDuyn R L, Cooley C O (1984) Monensin toxicity in cattle. J Anim Sci 58 (6),1499-511 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org.
- Monenco 100 datsheet: http://www.iahp.com.au.
- ProMonensin PreMix 20 Safety Data Sheet: https://www.donaghys.com.
- MSD Merck Manual: https://www.msdvetmanual.com.
- Kexxtone. Summary of Product Characteristics: https://www.ema.europa.eu.