Vetacortyl 5ml
Vetacortyl injection is an aqueous suspension of 40mg/ml methylprednisolone acetate for injection. Methylprednisolone found in the vetacortyl injection is a potent anti-inflammatory synthetic corticosteroid with prolonged systemic and local effects. It has marked gluconeogenic effects. The tendency to promote sodium/water retention is very weak. Synedem 25ml
Vetacortyl Indicactions:
Vetacortyl is indicated for the management of chronic inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, chronic dermatitis, and other inflammatory or allergic conditions, where a long-acting effect is required.
Specific Indications:
Horses / Camels: Arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis and other musculoskeletal inflammatory disorders.
Dosage And Administration
Vetacortyl is used for maintenance therapy, the initial dosage should be gradually reduced until the lowest effective dose is established.
General Recommendations:
DOGS: 1mg/kg (average dose 20mg) s/c or i/m. Repeat with caution weekly, or as necessary. Intra-articular. Approximately 20mg, depending on the size of the joint.
HORSES: 200mg i/m, repeated as necessary with decreasing dosages until maintenance is achieved. Intra-articular/Intrasynovial: 40-240mg depending on the joint space.
Intralesional Therapy:
Vetacortyl may be mixed 1:2 with local anaesthetic and injected intradermally, 0.1ml per site at a number of sites, depending on the lesion. Dexdomitor 10ml
Composition
Methylprednisolone Acetate 40mg/ml
Vetacortyl 5ml Precautions:
Prolonged corticosteroid therapy, excessive dosage, or too frequent administration, may suppress the hypothalamic-adrenal axis and induce a cushingoid syndrome. For this reason, methylprednisolone acetate injection should be used with caution, especially in the dog.
Contraindications:
Do not use vetacortyl 5ml when active infection exists without suitable antibiotic cover, or in cases of diabetes mellitus, cushingoid syndrome, osteoporosis, gastric ulceration, pregnancy, etc.
Presentation:
Vial of 5 ml
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