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 rheumatic disorders. In horses, Triamcinolone 2 mg/ml injectable by NexGen is used to treat heaves, recurrent airway obstruction, arthritis, allergic conditions, and dermatologic conditions responsive to glucocorticoids.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
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...
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...
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 is also used in lower doses to treat allergic...
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)...
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...
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...
Methylprednisolone steroidal medication, specifically, a 6-methyl derivative of prednisolone and exceeds prenisolone in anti-inflammatory potency. It offers an advantage over older corticosteroids...
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)...
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. The hormone is an adrenal gland stimulant that is administered to secrete...
Heaves is a chronic, non-infectious airway condition that affects horses. Also called recurrent airway obstruction or RAO, the condition usually occurs in horses over 6 years of age.1 Some other...
