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Product Description
Depo-Medrol 20 is an effective pain reliever for conditions such as arthritis, allergic reactions, and severe infections. This medicine is an anti-inflammatory steroid intended for injection.
Who is Depo-Medrol 20 mg/mL, 20 mL for?
Horses, cats and dogs.
Why use Depo-Medrol 20 mg/mL, 20 mL?
Depo-Medrol 20 is a potent drug that may be used to treat a wide range of ailments. Allergies, lameness, arthritic pain, and inflammation are examples of these disorders.
How does Depo-Medrol 20 mg/mL, 20 mL work?
To aid in the reduction of pain, this product utilizes an anti-inflammatory steroid that offers potent results for animals.
Manufacturer:
Zoetis
Active Ingredients(s):
20 mg of Methylprednisolone acetate 29.6 mg of Polyethylene glycol 3350 8.9 mg of Sodium chloride 0.198 mgof Myristyl-gamma-picolinium chloride added as preservative
How is Depo-Medrol 20 mg/mL, 20 mL sold?
20 mg/mL bottle
What are the side effects of Depo-Medrol 20 mg/mL, 20 mL?
Long-term administration can lead to: Cushing's Disease Alimentary Canal Ulcers Immune Suppression Other potential side effects include: Increased Thirst Increased Urination Increased Appetite Weight Gain Irritability Agitation Bloating Lethargy Vomiting Diarrhea Ataxia (Muscle Control Loss) Stunted Growth (in Young Felines)
What special precautions are there?
If you notice any abnormal behavior, seek veterinarian advice. Obtain veterinarian approval prior to administering this product concomitantly with any other vitamin or medication. Do not use in cats with some kinds of mange, hypothyroidism, or pancreatitis, or cats who are pregnant. Keep away from animals and children.
What to do if overdose?
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Depo-Medrol 20 mg/mL, 20 mL?
Keep stored in a cool and dry environment
Helpful Tips:
MEDROL Tablets with methylprednisolone could also be used for maintenance in cats and dogs if the indicated dose is followed. When discontinuing medication after a period of lengthy and rigorous therapy, the dosage should be progressively lowered. If the disease being treated is linked to indicators of stress, the dosage should be raised. Intravenous injection of soluble SOLU-DELTA-CORTEF Sterile Powder with prednisolone sodium succinate is appropriate when a fast hormonal impact of maximal intensity is required, such as in anaphylactic shock. Horses: For horses, the normal intramuscular dose is 200 mg, repeated as needed. Initial doses for maintenance treatment in chronic illnesses should be gradually reduced until the least effective (i.e., customized) dose is determined. Cats and dogs: Dogs receive a 20 mg intramuscular dosage on average. The dosage might range from 2 mg in miniature breeds to 40 mg in medium breeds, and even as high as 120 mg in really big breeds or dogs with significant involvement, depending on the size of the dog and the severity of the problem under treatment. In cats, the typical intramuscular dosage is 10 mg, with a range of 10 to 20 mg. Injections can be given at weekly intervals or on a case-by-case basis, depending on the severity of the ailment and the patient's reaction.
Overview
HORSES: The typical dosage is 200 mg. Doses are usually administered weekly or as advised by a veterinarian. CATS: The typical dosage ranges from 10 mg to 20 mg. DOGS: The typical dosage is 20 milligrams. The dose may be as low as 2 mg if the breed is small. If the breed is medium, a 40 mg dosage may be appropriate. If the animal is large or sick, the dose may be increased to 120 mg. Sterile Powder containing prednisolone sodium succinate is included with this medication. This intramuscularly-injected product should be dosed according to the size and severity of the animal's ailment. If you're using this medication for maintenance, lower the daily dose to the lowest effective quantity after the first few doses. Methylprednisolone pills, if needed, can be used for maintenance using the same progressive dose decrease strategy. If indications of stress appear, increase the daily dose at any time.
Main Ingredients
20 mg of Methylprednisolone acetate 29.6 mg of Polyethylene glycol 3350 8.9 mg of Sodium chloride 0.198 mgof Myristyl-gamma-picolinium chloride added as preservative