Flunazine Equine Paste
Flunixin Meglumine
Flunazine Equine Paste is
recommended for the alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with
musculoskeletal disorders in the horse.
Flunixin meglumine is a potent nonnarcotic, nonsteroidal, analgesic agent
with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. It is significantly more
potent than pentazocine, meperidine, and codeine as an analgesic in the rat
yeast paw test. Oral studies in the horse show onset of flunixin activity
occurs within 2 hours of administration. Peak response occurs between 12 and
16 hours and duration of activity is 24 to 36 hours.
Description:
Each 30-gram syringe of Flunazine Paste contains flunixin meglumine equivalent to 1500 mg flunixin.
Contraindications: There are
no known contraindications to this drug when used as directed.
Warning: Not for use in horses intended for
food.
Precautions:
The effect of Flunazine Paste
on pregnancy has not been determined. Studies to date show there is no
detrimental effect on stallion spermatogenesis with or following the
recommended dose of Flunazine Paste.
Side Effects:
During field studies with Funazine Paste, no significant side effects were reported.
Dosage and Administration: The
recommended dose of flunixin is 0.5 mg per lb of body weight once daily. The Flunazine Paste syringe, calibrated in twelve 250-lb weight increments,
delivers 125 mg of flunixin for each 250 lbs (see dosage table). One syringe
will treat a 1000-lb horse once daily for 3 days, or three 1000-lb horses
one time.
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DOSAGE TABLE
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Syringe Mark
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Horse Weight (lbs)
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Funazine Paste Delivered (g)
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Mg Flunixin Delivered
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0
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-
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-
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-
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250
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250
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2.5
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125
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500
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500
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5.0
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250
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750
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750
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7.5
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375
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1000
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1000
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10.0
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500
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Use dial edge nearest syringe
barrel to mark dose.
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The paste is
orally administered by inserting the nozzle of the syringe through the
interdental space, and depositing the required amount of paste on the back
of the tongue by depressing the plunger.
Treatment may be
given initially by intravenous or intramuscular injection of Flunazine Solution, followed by Flunazine Granules or Flunazine Paste on days 2 to 5. Flunazine treatment should not exceed 5 consecutive days.
Toxicity:
No toxic effects were observed in
rats given oral flunixin 2 mg/kg per day for 42 days. Higher doses produced
ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. The emetic dose in dogs is between
150 and 250 mg/kg. Flunixin was well tolerated in monkeys dosed daily with 4
mg/kg for 56 days. No adverse effects occurred in horses dosed orally with
1.0 or 1.5 mg/lb for 5 consecutive days.
Federal law restricts this drug to
use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
How Supplied: Flunazine Paste, 1500 mg is
available in a single 30-g syringe.
Bimedia, Inc.
Rx Medication Sold Only To Licensed Veterinarians & Pharmacies. Current License Must Be On File Prior To Shipping.
