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Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Flunixin


  • Class: Nicotinic acid derivative NSAID
  • Action: It is a very potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 2 enzyme thereby inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandin. It exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyrexic activity.
  • Indications: Inflammation and pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, visceral pain associated with colic in the horse. In cattle, control of pyrexia associated with bovine respiratory disease and endotoxemia.
  • Dosage:               IM, IV, SC
                Cattle, Buffalo: 1.1-2.2mg/ kg IV
                Horse: 1.1mg/kg IM/ IV

                Dog: 0.5-2.2mg/ kg IM/IV
  • FLUNIMEG               Zydus AHL
                Inj          50 mg/ml          10ml, 30ml
  • MEGLUDYNE              Virbac
                Inj          50 mg/ml          20ml