Novobiocin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal at higher concentrations. It is active mostly against gram-positive bacteria but also against a few gram-negative bacteria. There is a synergistic effect with tetracyclines. Many species of bacteria can develop resistance to novobiocin. Adverse reactions are quite frequent after administration. Its main use is in combination with other agents for treatment of bovine mastitis.
OTHER TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER
Antibacterial Agents
β-Lactam Antibiotics
Penicillins
Cephalosporins and Cephamycins
Aminoglycosides
Quinolones, including Fluoroquinolones
Sulfonamides and Sulfonamide Combinations
Tetracyclines
Phenicols
Macrolides
Streptogramins
Lincosamides
Polymyxins
Bacitracins
Glycopeptides
Fosfomycin
Novobiocin Sodium
Tiamulin Fumarate
Ionophores
Rifamycins
Nitrofurans
Nitroimidazoles
Hydroxyquinolines