Treatments of Lameness Flashcards
What do NSAIDs do?
Inhibit the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway and the production of prostaglandins
Which NSAIDs block both COX pathways?
Bute
Banamine
Aspirin
Naproxen
Which NSAIDs only block COX-2 pathways?
Firocoxib (Equioxx and Previcox)
Bute
Phenylbutazone
What are some concerns with the use of bute?
renal toxicity
gastric ulcers
Perivascular necrosis with IV
What are some concerns with Firocoxib?
Expense
Loading period
Off-label use
Potency
Blocks some good prostaglandins?
Why do you have to be careful with the use of corticosteroids?
It is hard to stop the use
Can speed up cartilage damage
Do not use if an infection is suspected
What are the benefits of corticosteroids?
Pain relief
Decreased production of MMPs which degrade the matrix
Decreased interleukin-1 (IL) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha) which decreases the synthesis of matrix molecules and induces the production of MMPs
MMP
Matrix metalloproteinases
Disadvantages of corticosteroids (Name three)?
Induces severe and irreversible chondrocyte necrosis
Decreases matrix production for 3-4 months
Affects other joints
Steroid-induced laminitis
Steroid arthropathy (accelerated joint destruction)
Provide pain relief which increases joint use and damage
Types of Steroids
Methylprednisolone (Depo-medrol, Predef)
Triamcinolone (Vetalog)
Betamethasone (Celestone)
In what joints should Methylprednisolone be used in?
Low-motion joints
In what joints should Triamcinolone be used in?
High-motion joints
What should be added with corticosteroids for intraarticular use?
HA and/or antibiotics (amikacin)
What is Hyaluronan (HA)?
a type of glycosaminoglycan (long unbranched polysaccharides)
Where is HA normally found?
Articular cartilage and synovial fluid
What are the uses of HA?
Injection of HA for horses with OA
Treats synovitis (slows progression of OA)
Lubricates the joint capsule
Local anti-inflammatory and analgesic
PSGAGs
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycans
What is the brand name for PSGAGs?
Adequan
What do PSGAGs do?
stimulates chondrocyte metabolic activity
Inhibits the effects of enzymes involved in cartilage breakdown
Stimulates HA synthesis by the synovial membrane
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic