Treatment/ Management of Fever:
- Management of fever should be aimed at removing its causes.
- Antibiotics are recommended if bacterial infection is present. Penicllin, cephalosporins, oxytetracycline should be administered either orally or parenterally depending on severity of infection
- Antipyretics drugs; Meloxicam @0.2-0.5 mg/kg, b.wt., IV/IM/SC for 3-5 days is recommended. Paracetamol can also be used @ 10mg/kg, b.wt.
- Supplemental therapy should be provided. Vitamin B-complex injection can be given to stimulate appetite.
- Vitamin-C injection or tablet should be given to improve immune function.