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OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml Rx
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OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml Description
OvaMed Solution contains Altrenogest (0.22%) for estrus suppression of males. Estrus suppression allows for predictable estrus occurrence after withdrawal of the drug, facilitating regular cyclicity attainment when transitioning between winter anestrus to the physiologically normal season of breeding. Estrus suppression also facilitates prolonged estrus condition management.
What is OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml?
OvaMed (Altrenogest) Solution 0.22% is indicated to suppress estrus in mares. Suppression of estrus allows for a predictable occurrence of estrus following drug withdrawal. This facilitates the attainment of regular cyclicity during the transition from winter anestrus to the physiological breeding season. Suppression of estrus will also facilitate the management of prolonged estrus conditions.
Which animals/pets is OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml for?
For use in mares.
OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml uses
Features of OvaMed:
- Facilitates prolonged estrus condition management
- Allows for regular cyclicity attainment when transitioning between winter anestrus periods and the physiologically normal breeding season
- Offers predictable estrus occurrence after the drug is withdrawn
What does OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml do?
Altrenogest works to produce a progestational effect.
OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml side effects
When administered at the correct dose, side effects are rare. However, the following reactions may occur:
If you horse experiences these or any other reaction, immediately speak to your veterinarian.
- Exacerbated uterine infection in mares with a existing conditions of uterine inflammation
- Moderate changes in liver enzymes
- Moderate changes in potassium blood levels
- Moderate changes in blood calcium levels
- Agitation
- Respiration changes
- Hives
- Swelling
If you horse experiences these or any other reaction, immediately speak to your veterinarian.
OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml ingredients
OvaMedTM (altrenogest) Solution 0.22% (2.2 mg/mL)
OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml overdose: What to do?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital
What to know before using OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml
- Administration to rats during pregnancy in the embryonic stages at multiple times recommended doses resulted in female genitalia masculinization.
- Therapy with synthetic or natural gestagen can worsen existing "smoldering" or low-grade inflammation of the uterus into fulminating infections in some patients.
- Not for use in mares with a history (current or previous) of inflammation in the uterus (chronic, subacute, or acute endometriosis).
- If you are a women of childbearing age, use extreme caution in the handling of this product. Allowing absorption can cause menstrual cycle disruption or pregnancy prolongation. Direct skin contact should be avoided. Accidental skin spillage must be immediately washed off using soap and water.
- Wear protective gloves to handle this product, as it readily absorbs through unbroken skin.
- Not for use in horses intended for food slaughter.
- Keep this and all medications away from children.
- Only for oral administration to mares.
- If you are or might be pregnant
- If you have a thromboembolic disorder or thrombophlebitis, or a history of either
- If you have coronary artery or cerebral vascular disease
- If you are a woman with suspected or known breast carcinoma
- If you suspect or know that you have estrogen-dependent neoplasia
- If you are a woman with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- If you have a malignant or benign tumor that developed while using any product that contains estrogen, including an oral contraceptive
How is OvaMed (Altrenogest), 1000 ml sold?
1000 ml bottle
Manufacturer
Bimeda
Overview
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: While wearing protective gloves, remove shipping cap and seal; replace with enclosed plastic dispensing cap. Remove cover from bottle dispensing tip and connect luer lock syringe (without needle). Draw out appropriate volume of OvaMed (altrenogest) solution. (Note: Do not remove syringe while bottle is inverted as spillage may result.) Detach syringe and administer solution orally at the rate of 1mL per 110 pounds body weight (0.044 mg/kg) once daily for 15 consecutive days. Administer solution directly on the base of the mare’s tongue or on the mare’s usual grain ration. Replace cover on bottle dispensing tip to prevent leakage. Excessive use of a syringe may cause the syringe to stick; therefore, replace syringe as necessary.
* Warning : Women who are pregnant or suspect they are pregnant should not handle OvaMed (Altrenogest).
Main Ingredients
OvaMed (altrenogest) Solution 0.22% (2.2 mg/mL). Each mL contains 2.2 mg altrenogest in an oil solution.
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