Steron Vet
(Dexamethasone)
Injection & Bolus Solution for Animals
Product Description:
Steron Vet
offers an effective solution, harnessing the power of Dexamethasone for animal
health. Available in both injection and bolus forms, it caters to various
needs, providing anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties to support your
animals' well-being.
Composition:
- Injection:
Each milliliter contains 2 mg of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate BP.
- Bolus:
Each bolus contains 10 mg of Dexamethasone BP.
Pharmacological Action:
Dexamethasone,
a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (SAID), exerts analgesic and
anti-inflammatory effects by selectively blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. This
reversible inhibition curtails the production of proinflammatory prostaglandin
precursors.
Indications:
Steron Vet
is indicated for a range of conditions, including mastitis, endometritis,
arthritis, laminitis, dermatitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, allergy, ketosis,
shock (from accidents or surgery), supportive therapy for insect and snake
bites, induction of parturition, immune modulation, nervous system disorders,
blood calcium reduction, and cancer therapy.
Dosage and Administration:
- Bolus:
Designed for oral administration.
- Cattle: ½ - 2 boluses (5-20 mg) daily.
- Horse: ½ - 1 bolus (5-10 mg) daily.
- Dog/Cat: 0.125-1 mg daily.
- Injection:
For intramuscular or intravenous use.
- Cattle: 2.5-10 ml (5-20 mg), repeat as
needed.
- Horse: 1.25-2.5 ml (2.5-5 mg), repeat as
needed.
- Dog/Cat: 0.50 ml (1 mg) daily for 3-5 days.
- Shock dose: 5 mg/kg IV, in case of shock.
Contraindications:
Avoid use in
animals hypersensitive to dexamethasone.
Side Effects:
Common side
effects include potential immune suppression and muscular weakness. Rare
effects, seen with prolonged use, may resemble "Cushingoid" symptoms.
Acute effects, primarily gastrointestinal, may occur at high doses.
Warning and Precaution:
Administer
Dexamethasone cautiously in late pregnancy, as it could induce early
parturition, possibly leading to dystocia, retained placenta, and metritis.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Dexamethasone
usage may lead to abortion in pregnant animals.
Drug Interaction:
Avoid
concurrent use with NSAIDs.
Overdose:
Excessive
use may lead to sodium and fluid retention, potassium loss, and weight gain.
Withdrawal Time:
Meat: Do not
consume meat up to 2 days after administration.
Milk: Avoid
milk consumption for 21 hours after administration.
Storage:
Store below
30°C in a dry, light-protected environment. Keep all medications out of
children's reach.
Packaging:
Bolus: Each
box contains 10x4 boli in a blister strip.
Injection:
Available in 10 ml and 30 ml vials.
