For Veterinary Use Only.
Ketocure injection is used for Horses , cattle , dog and cat for the alleviation of inflammation & pain in accordance with reducing the pyrexia. Check the description below for more information.
Composition:
Each 1 ml of Ketocure contains:
Ketoprofen 100 mg.
Properties:
Ketocure contains Ketoprofen which exhibits actions similar to that of other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) in that it possesses antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity.
It acts by the inhibition of cyclooxygenase catalysis of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin precursors (endoperoxides), thereby inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins in tissues. Ketoprofen purportedly has inhibitory activity on lipoxygenase.
Indications:
In horses it is indicated for :
– The alleviation of inflammation and pain associated with musculo-skeletal disorders and alleviation of visceral pain associated with colic in horses.
In cattle Ketocure is indicated for:
– The supportive treatment of parturient paresis associated with calving.
– Reducing the pyrexia and distress associated with bacterial respiratory disease when used in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy as appropriate.
– Improving the recovery rate in acute clinical mastitis, including acute endotoxin mastitis, caused by gram negative micro-organisms, in conjunction with antimicrobial therapy.
– Reducing oedema of the udder associated with calving.
In dogs and cats Ketocure is indicated for:
– The alleviation of inflammation, lameness and pain due to osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, disc disease, spondylosis, panosteitis, trauma, and related musculoskeletal diseases.
– The management of post-surgical pain.
– The symptomatic treatment of fever.
Target Species:
Horses, Cattle, Dogs and Cats.
Dose:
Horses: By intravenous injection
– Musculoskeletal disorders: 1 ml / 45 kg B.wt. once daily for 3 – 5 days.
– Equine colic: 1 ml / 45 kg B.wt. Repeat dose once only.
Cattle: By intramuscular or intravenous injection
1 ml / 33 kg B.wt. once daily for up to 3 days.
Dogs: By subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection, 1 ml / 50 kg B.wt. once daily for up to 3 days.
Cats: by subcutaneous injection, 1 ml / 50 kg B.wt. once daily for up to 3 days.
Contraindication:
Side effects:
– Transient swelling at the injection site in dogs and cats.
Warnings:
Avoid intra-arterial injection.
Withdrawal Time:
Cattle:
– Milk: Zero hours
– Meat:
Following I/V : 1 day.
Following I/M : 4 days.
Packs:
10, 20, 50, 100, 250 ml.
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