Dosage Form
Injection
Group
Steroid
Info
Dexamethasone is one of the glucocorticoids and one of the strongest compounds known as anti-inflammatory, it is stronger than cortisone 35 times and both are used in the same cases.
Indications
Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, acute hepatitis, acute septic diseases, diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, as well as haemorrhages, shock, stress, poisoning, eczema, laminitis, and acute mastitis.
Usage and Dosage
For intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection & Slow intravenous injection:
Horses & cows: 5-10ml.
Sheep & calves: 2ml
Dogs & cats: 0,25ml.
(Treatment period is according to vet's advice)
Contraindications
This medicine is not prescribed if the animal suffers from one of the following conditions:
* Diabetic, * Muscle atrophy, * Skin atrophy, * Kidney failure,
* Heart muscle weakness, * Osteoporosis, * A corneal ulcer
* Severe sensitivity to the active ingredient of this drug
* It is not used in the last third of pregnancy
Side Effects
Hyperglycemia.
Sodium retention is possible to cause oedema.
Strong inhibition of the hypophysis gland that causes.
inhibition of the adrenal cortex.
Withdrawal Period
For milk :3 days
For meat: 5 days.
Useful Links
https://www.drugs.com/vet/dexamethasone.html
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