Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml Description
Meloxicam Injection is indicated in dogs for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Meloxicam Injection is used in cats for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy, and castration when administered prior to surgery.
Which animals/pets is Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml for?
Dogs and Cats
What does Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml do?
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class.
Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml side effects
Dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive Meloxicam Injection.
Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml ingredients
Meloxicam
Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml overdose: What to do?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
What to know before using Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml
Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. For IV or SQ injectable use in dogs. All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before administering any NSAID. Appropriate laboratory testing to establish hematological and serum biochemical baseline data is recommended prior to, and periodically during use of any NSAID in dogs.
Owner should be advised to observe their dogs for signs of potential drug toxicity.
How is Meloxicam Solution Injection for Dogs and Cats 5 mg/ml sold?
Sold in vials of 10 ml or 20 ml.
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Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
Dogs: Meloxicam Injection should be administered initially as a single dose at 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) body weight intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SQ).
Each mL of this sterile product for injection contains meloxicam 5.0 mg, alcohol 15%, glycofurol 10%, poloxamer 188 5%, sodium chloride 0.6%, glycine 0.5% and meglumine 0.3%, in water for injection, pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.
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