Riketron N

**Riketron N** is a veterinary fixed-dose injectable antibacterial product containing sulfadimidine sodium and trimethoprim. Sulfadimidine inhibits bacterial dihydropteroate synthase and trimethoprim inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, producing sequential blockade of microbial tetrahydrofolate synthesis and a synergistic bactericidal effect. It is authorized for intramuscular or intravenous treatment of susceptible bacterial infections in cattle, horses, and pigs, including infections of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, skin, and claw systems. The product is marketed as a 200 mg/ml sulfadimidine sodium plus 40 mg/ml trimethoprim solution for injection.

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Riketron N