Rimadyl Injectable

Rimadyl Rx is used for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for the control of postoperative pain related to soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.

Form: Injectable 50mg x 20mL

STORAGE:
Store under refrigeration 2°-8°C (36°-46°F).
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Rimadyl should not be used in dogs exhibiting previous hypersensitivity to carprofen.

PRECAUTIONS:
As a class cyclooxygenase inhibitory NSAIDs may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity. Effects may result from decreased prostaglandin production and inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase which is responsible for the formation of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.11-14 When NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins that cause inflammation they may also inhibit those prostaglandins which maintain normal homeostatic function. These anti-prostaglandin effects may result in clinically significant disease in patients with underlying or pre-existing disease more often than in healthy patients.12 14 NSAID therapy could unmask occult disease which has previously been undiagnosed due to the absence of apparent clinical signs. Patients with underlying renal disease for example may experience exacerbation or decompensation of their renal disease while on NSAID therapy.11-14 The use of parenteral fluids during surgery should be considered to reduce the potential risk of renal complications when using NSAIDs perioperatively.
Carprofen is an NSAID and as with others in that class adverse reactions may occur with its use. The most frequently reported effects have been gastrointestinal signs. Events involving suspected renal hematologic neurologic dermatologic and hepatic effects have also been reported. Patients at greatest risk for renal toxicity are those that are dehydrated on concomitant diuretic therapy or those with renal cardiovascular and/or hepatic dysfunction. Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be approached cautiously with appropriate monitoring. Since many NSAIDs possess the potential to induce gastrointestinal ulceration concomitant use of Rimadyl with other anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids and NSAIDs should be avoided or very closely monitored. Sensitivity to drug-associated adverse reactions varies with the individual patient. For example Rimadyl treatment was not associated with renal toxicity or gastrointestinal ulceration in well-controlled safety studies of up to ten times the dose in dogs.
Rimadyl is not recommended for use in dogs with bleeding disorders (e.g. Von Willebrand's disease) as safety has not been established in dogs with these disorders. The safe use of Rimadyl in animals less than 6 weeks of age pregnant dogs dogs used for breeding purposes or in lactating bitches has not been established. Safety has not been established for IV or IM administration. Studies to determine the activity of Rimadyl when administered concomitantly with other protein-bound or similarly metabolized drugs have not been conducted. Drug compatibility should be monitored closely in patients requiring additional therapy. Such drugs commonly used include cardiac anticonvulsant and behavioral medications. It has been suggested that treatment with carprofen may reduce the level of inhalant anesthetics needed.15 It is suggested to use different sites for additional injections. If additional pain medication is warranted after administration of the total daily dose of Rimadyl alternative analgesia should be considered. The use of another NSAID is not recommended.

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