New Formulation of Trimethoprim Injectable Solution for Veterinary Use

Abstract

The aim of this study was prepared new formulation of trimethoprim injectable solution in the Physiology and pharmacology department /College ofVeterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad.Trimethoprim injection formulation is antibacterial and used against a number of bacteria, protozoa and Rickettsia. Data was collected about the materials used in the preparation of the formula from the well-known pharmacopeia, including the specification, physical and chemical properties of active ingredient, the additive and preservative that must be used. Three pilot formulae were prepared from analar chemical ingredient from which one formula was chosen and tested to approve its quantitative and qualitative specification. Quantitative evaluation, stability of the formula was also tested under different storage environmental condition of low and high temperature at different periods through and one year and through the questionnaire field. Questionnaire proved the product, stability and therapeutic efficiency. The composition obtained a certificate of acceptance from the Veterinary State Company and Veterinary Drug Research and production Centre as new preparation Formula of Trimethoprim Injectable Solution for Veterinary use.

Keywords

• Trimethoprim, Veterinary, therapeutic, bacteria, protozoa, Rickettsia