Tetanus and its Treatment

Treatment for Tetanus

 Inj. Penicillin 40000 to 60000 iu/kg  IM 24 hrly

Inj. Metronidazole 15 mg /kg IV

Muscle relaxants/sedation (Horses)

Chlorpromazine - 0.4 to 0.8 mg/kg IV or 1 mg/kg IM 

Acepromazine-  0.05 mg/kg 3 to 4 times a day 

Combination of Diazepam 0.1–0.4 mg/kg & xylazine 0.5–1.0 mg/kg,IV or IM

Muscle relaxation in cattle 
10% Magnesium sulphate 200 ml SQ

Sedation cattle

Diazepam   0.5–1.5 mg/kg IV or IM
Xylazine  0.05–0.15 mg/kg IV or 0.1–0.3 mg/kg IM
 Sheep

Acepromazine (0.05–0.1 mg/kg IV or IM every 6–8 hrs 
Diazepam (0.2–0.5 mg/kg IV or IM every 6–8 hrs