Manufacturer: INTAS
Pharmaceutical name: Pack: 1 bottle (10 ml)
Meloxicam is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class which inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandin PGE2 by more selectively inhibiting the inducible cyclo-oxygenase (Cox 2) enzyme, thereby exerting anit-inflammatory, anti-exudative, analgesic and anti-pyretic effects. Meloxicam has also shown to inhibit production of thromboxane B2 induced by intravenous E-coli endotoxin administration in calves.
Indications:
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Pneumonia
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Broncho - pneumonia
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Pleuritis
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Laminitis
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Myositis
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Sprain
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Arthritis ( rheumatoid origin also)
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Mastitis
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Prolapse of uterus
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Otitis
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Premature labour
Dosage
Canine: 0.2 - 0.3 mg / kg B. Wt.
Sheep: 0.2 - 0.5 mg / kg B. Wt.
Poultry: N/A
Large Animals: single administration of 0.5 mg / kg bwt for pneumonia or prolapse of uterus ( 30 ml for 300 kg bwt); in other indications 0.2 - 0.3 mg / kg bwt ( 15 ml for 375 kg bwt), ot be repeated daily or as directed by Veterinarian.
Advantages
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No effect on the blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory volume.
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No influence on water, electrolyte o r creatinine excretion.
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No changes in hematological parameters.
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No antagonistic properties against histamine, PGE2 and angiotensin.
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Mildest gastric irritation.
