Tilmicosin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic exclusively used for livestock and poultry, derived from the hydrolysis product of tylosin. Tylosin reacts with 3,5-dimethylpiperidine to form tilmicosin base, which is then combined with phosphoric acid and water to produce tilmicosin phosphate.
Tilmicosin is primarily used for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia in livestock (caused by infections such as Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella, and mycoplasma), avian mycoplasmosis, and mastitis in lactating animals.
Mechanism of Action: It reversibly binds to the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes, blocking transpeptidation and mRNA translocation, thereby inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and exerting bacteriostatic effects.