VeterinaryNsaids & Pain Relief

Dexamethasone

Composition

Injection: Each ml contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate BP 2 mg.

Bolus: Each bolus contains Dexamethasone BP 10 mg.

Description

Steron Vet contains dexamethasone, a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (SAID) that exhibits analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It acts by reversibly blocking the activity of cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, thereby decreasing the production of proinflammatory prostaglandin precursors.

Indications

Livestock:

Steron Vet is indicated for the treatment of mastitis, endometritis, arthritis, laminitis, dermatitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

The formulation also provides relief from allergies and ketosis.

It is additionally used for managing various forms of shock, including trauma from vehicular impacts, animal attacks, slips, hypovolemic states, and post-operative shock.

The product serves as supportive therapy for insect bites, snakebites, shipping fever, and retained placenta.

It is further utilized for the induction of parturition, managing immunosuppressive conditions, and addressing nervous system disorders.

The solution assists with blood calcium reduction and adjunctive cancer therapy.

Dosage & Administration

Route of Administration: IM, IV, or oral.

Bolus (Oral):

Cattle: 0.5–2 boluses (5–20 mg) daily.

Horse: 0.5–1 bolus (5–10 mg) daily.

Dog & Cat: 0.125–1 mg daily.

Injection (IM/IV):

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: 0.5–1 ml (1 mg) daily for 3–5 days.

Shock Dose: 5 mg/kg IV.

Or as directed by the registered veterinary physician.

Interaction

With medicine: This drug should not be used in combination with NSAID. No interaction known with feed or food.

Contraindications

Do not use in animals hypersensitive to dexamethasone.

Side Effects

Common side effects: May suppress the immune system, and muscular weakness may occur. Rare side effects: Cushingoid in nature with sustained use, but acute effects, primarily GI and colon perforation in dogs after high doses, can be seen.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Abortion may occur in pregnant animals.

Precautions & Warnings

Animals receiving Dexamethasone solution should be under close observation, as it may induce the first stage of parturition when administered during the last trimester of pregnancy, and may precipitate parturition followed by dystocia, fetal death, retained placenta and metritis.