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Meloxicam In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Meloxicam$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The compound selectively suppresses the activity of the COX-2 enzyme, hence restricting the synthesis of prostaglandins that are implicated in the inflammatory response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Meloxicam<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Mitigate the inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.<\/li>\n
Decrease postoperative pain and inflammation subsequent to orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Meloxicam in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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The initial dose is 0.2 mg\/kg s.c., p.o.; if given as a single preoperative injection effects last for 24 hours.<\/li>\n
This can be followed by a maintenance dose of 0.1 mg\/kg p.o q24h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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The initial injectable dose is 0.2 mg\/kg s.c.; if given as a single preoperative injection effects last for 24 hours.<\/li>\n
To continue treatment for up to 5 days may be followed 24 hours later by the oral suspension for cats at a dosage of 0.05 mg\/kg p.o.<\/li>\n
Postoperative pain\/inflammation:<\/strong><\/span> A single injection of 0.3 mg\/kg s.c. has been shown to be safe and efficacious.<\/li>\n
It is not recommended to follow this with oral meloxicam 24 hours later.<\/li>\n
Chronic pain<\/strong><\/span>: initial oral dose is 0.1 mg\/kg p.o. q24h, which can be followed by a maintenance dose of 0.05 mg\/kg p.o q24h.<\/li>\n
Treatment should be discontinued after 14 days if no clinical improvement is apparent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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