Methylprednisolone steroidal medication, specifically, a 6-methyl derivative of prednisolone and exceeds prenisolone in anti-inflammatory potency. It is also used in lower doses to treat allergic reactions such as hives, itching, heaves and arthritis, and may be used topically to treat certain conditions of the skin and eyes. Methylprednisolone 50 mg/ml injectable by NexGen is used to alleviate pain and lameness associated with osteoarthritis and arthritic conditions.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
The determination of whether or not a mare is in foal is based on normal physiological events that occur during her pregnancy. There are a variety of techniques available to help veterinarians tell...
Mare are seasonally polyestrus, which means they have an anovulatory period during the short light days of late fall and early winter, and begin to ovulate as the days become longer beginning in the...
Methylprednisolone steroidal medication, specifically, a 6-methyl derivative of prednisolone and exceeds prenisolone in anti-inflammatory potency. It offers an advantage over older corticosteroids...
Heaves is a common, allergic respiratory disease of horses characterized by chronic cough, nasal discharge and respiratory difficulty. It is also known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), Chronic...
Methylprednisolone steroidal medication, specifically, a 6-methyl derivative of prednisolone and exceeds prenisolone in anti-inflammatory potency. It offers an advantage over older corticosteroids...
Muscle discomfort and pain as a cause of lameness and poor performance in the horse is often poorly recognized. While human athletes are readily ably to convey discomfort and pain to physicians, this...
Triamcinolone is a long-acting glucocorticoid hormone that primarily affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is often used to treat certain skin diseases, allergies, and...
Heaves is a common, allergic respiratory disease of horses characterized by chronic cough, nasal discharge and respiratory difficulty. It is also known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), Chronic...
When most people think about inflammation, they typically picture a localized area of swelling on a limb or around a wound. But inflammation often occurs systemically (affecting the whole body)...
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that is used to treat serious gram-negative bacterial infections in horses, dogs, cats and other small animals. In particular, the effectiveness of Amikacin...
