Question 1

What routes can Pirlimycin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Intramammary.

Question 2

Is Pirlimycin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Pirlimycin is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 3

What are the warnings or contraindications for Pirlimycin?

Accepted Answer

Labeled for bovine mastitis only. Observe milk and slaughter withdrawal times. Cross-resistance with other lincosamides (clindamycin, lincomycin) and macrolides.

Question 4

What are the side effects of Pirlimycin?

Accepted Answer

Labeled for bovine mastitis only. Observe milk and slaughter withdrawal times. Cross-resistance with other lincosamides (clindamycin, lincomycin) and macrolides.

Question 5

How does Pirlimycin work?

Accepted Answer

Lincosamide antibiotic that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Active against gram-positive organisms including Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp.

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