Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of disease caused by the bacteria such as Rhodococcus equi. Erythromycin works by inhibiting the production of protein by susceptible bacteria; it may be used alone or in combination with rifampin. Erythromycin 100 mg/ml / Rifampin 100 mg/ml paste by NexGen is easily absorbed when given orally.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
Dantrolene is a non-centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant. It is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping caused by certain nerve disorders and spinal cord injuries. It has been used...
Fatigue is a normal consequence of exercise that is continued at high intensity or for prolonged periods of time.1 Horses that become fatigued will either stop exercising or continue exercising, but...
Phenylbutazone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) frequently prescribed for lameness, musculosketetal pain, muscle soreness, bone and joint problems, and laminitis in horses...
Gastric ulcers in horses—also called Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, or EGUS—are caused by prolonged exposure of the gastric mucosa to gastric acids which can result in ulceration and bleeding. A...
Gastric ulcers are actually quite common in horses. The prevalence of gastric ulcers in equine species has been estimated to be from 50% to 90%, depending on the populations being surveyed and type...
