GOOD OL' CLIIFFIE MILLER
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Re: Re: GOOD OL' CLIIFFIE MILLER
11 years 7 months ago
Side Effects
Systemic corticosteroids can mask signs of infection and suppress the immune response. Horses receiving systemic corticosteroids may be more susceptible to bacterial or viral infections.
While concerns have been raised about possible links between corticosteroid use and laminitis, current data establishing a direct correlation is lacking.
Increased urination, increased water consumption, and muscle wasting can occur with prolonged corticosteroid use.
Corticosteroids can cause or worsen gastric ulcers.
Precautions
When treatment is to be withdrawn after prolonged use, the dose should be reduced gradually to prevent the symptoms of corticosteroid insufficiency and reduce the risk of a flare-up of the disease being treated.
Before injection into any joint, an appropriate clinical work up including radiographs should be done.
Corticosteroids should be avoided in young foals and during pregnancy and lactation unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
Methylprednisolone is FDA approved for use in horses and is a prescription drug restricted to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Some corticosteroids are commonly used in competition horses, but are forbidden in any drug-free competition. It is important to check with the individual regulatory group regarding use in competition horses.
Interactions
Corticosteroids increase risk of electrolyte imbalances due to calcium and potassium losses.
The risk of gastrointestinal ulcers may be increased if corticosteroids and NSAIDs are given at the same time.
Corticosteroids should not be given intravenously with fluids containing calcium.
It says nothing about effect on the heart for horses but for humans there is a risk and I bet same for horses.....the term more suseptial to viral infection however rings alarm bells.....and this is the drug that a certain trainer was claiming a certain NHRA vet was dispensing and admisistering openly. FFS cant these vets read the side effects and use something else....:
Systemic corticosteroids can mask signs of infection and suppress the immune response. Horses receiving systemic corticosteroids may be more susceptible to bacterial or viral infections.
While concerns have been raised about possible links between corticosteroid use and laminitis, current data establishing a direct correlation is lacking.
Increased urination, increased water consumption, and muscle wasting can occur with prolonged corticosteroid use.
Corticosteroids can cause or worsen gastric ulcers.
Precautions
When treatment is to be withdrawn after prolonged use, the dose should be reduced gradually to prevent the symptoms of corticosteroid insufficiency and reduce the risk of a flare-up of the disease being treated.
Before injection into any joint, an appropriate clinical work up including radiographs should be done.
Corticosteroids should be avoided in young foals and during pregnancy and lactation unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
Methylprednisolone is FDA approved for use in horses and is a prescription drug restricted to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Some corticosteroids are commonly used in competition horses, but are forbidden in any drug-free competition. It is important to check with the individual regulatory group regarding use in competition horses.
Interactions
Corticosteroids increase risk of electrolyte imbalances due to calcium and potassium losses.
The risk of gastrointestinal ulcers may be increased if corticosteroids and NSAIDs are given at the same time.
Corticosteroids should not be given intravenously with fluids containing calcium.
It says nothing about effect on the heart for horses but for humans there is a risk and I bet same for horses.....the term more suseptial to viral infection however rings alarm bells.....and this is the drug that a certain trainer was claiming a certain NHRA vet was dispensing and admisistering openly. FFS cant these vets read the side effects and use something else....:
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