Antinflammatories Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two classes of antifinflammatories?

A

Steroids and NSAIDS

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2
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What are the two steroids comonly used?

A

Dexamethasone and Isoflupredone

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3
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What is the indication for each steroid?

A

Dexamethasone- Inflammation, labor induction and ketosis

Isoflupredone - Ketosis and udder edema

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4
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When should dexamethasone be given for pregnancy induction?

A

150 days or more in combination with prostaglandin

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5
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What is the labor induction dose?

A

25mg or 12cc syringe

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6
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How long after injection should it take to educe pregnancy?

A

24-48 hours (prostaglandin will make it faster)

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7
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Can you induce labor with Isoflupredone?

A

No, safe for pregnant cow

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8
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What are some examples of NSAIDS?

A

Aspirin, Flunixin, Meloxicam, Transdermal Banamine

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9
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What is aspirin labeled for?

A

Inflammation

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10
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Should you use aspirin in food producing species anymore?

A

NO, FDA doesn’t approve (no lactating cow)

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What are the forms you can get flunixin in?

A

Injectable (IV) or transdermal

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What are indications for flunixin?

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Inflammation, fever, pain (transdermal)

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What are indications for meloxicam?

A

Inflammation and fever

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14
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How do you give meloxicam and what is the withdrawl?

A

Oral - 96hr milk and 21 days meat

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15
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What should you remember about flunixin?

A

Irritating to tissues and should only be given IV to prevent irritation

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16
Q

What is the only product with a pain label?

A

Flunixin (transdermal)

17
Q

What are some things that are more likely to occur if flunixin is given?

A

DA, Metritis and retained placenta

18
Q

Should you mix flunixin with other products?

A

No it will precipitate out

19
Q

In heavy pregnant animals why may the administration of flunixin be harmful?

A

prostaglandins are released by the placenta and help with giving birth

20
Q

Why are we able to use Meloxicam even though its not labeled for many food animal species?

A

Only pill for inflammation so owners can administer this one

21
Q

Should you use meloxicam in lactating dairy cows?

A

no

22
Q

When should you give meloxicam to have max effect when dehorning?

A

12 hours prior