Depodrag®
Steroidal anti-inflammatory
Download Data SheetIndicated in the treatment of shock; inflammatory and allergic disorders in dogs, cats, cattle, horses and pigs; primary ketosis in cattle; induction of labour in cattle, sheep and pigs and hypoadrenocorticism.
Solution for injection.
Steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Each mL of solution for injection contains:
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate……………………….. 5.26 mg
(Equivalent to 4 mg of Dexamethasone base)
Excipients c.s.p………………………………………….. 1 mL
Indicated in the treatment of shock; inflammatory and allergic disorders in dogs, cats, cattle, horses and pigs; primary ketosis in cattle; induction of labour in cattle, sheep and pigs and hypoadrenocorticism.
Cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, dogs and cats.
Intravenous or intramuscular.
SPECIES | DOSAGE OF THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE ACCORDING TO THERAPY |
PRODUCT DOSAGE ACCORDING TO THERAPY |
Dogs | Inflammatory disorders: 0.05-0.2 mg/kg body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Shock: 4-6 mg/kg body weight, via slow EV, in a single dose. |
Inflammatory disorders: 0.125 to 0.5 mL/10 kg body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Shock: 1 to 1.5 mL/kg body weight, slow EV route, single dose. |
Cats | Inflammatory disorders: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Shock: 4-6 mg/kg body weight, via slow EV, in a single dose. |
Inflammatory disorders: 0.1 to 0.3 mL/4 kg body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Shock: 1 to 1.5 mL/kg body weight, slow EV route, single dose. |
Cattle | Inflammatory disorders, ketosis: 0.0125-0.05 mg/kg body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Induction of labour: 0.05-0.075 mg/kg body weight, via IM, in a single dose. |
Inflammatory disorders, ketosis: 1.25 to 5 mL/400 kg of body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Induction of labor: 5 to 7.5 mL/400 kg body weight, via IM, in a single dose. |
Pigs | Inflammatory disorders: 0.02-0.08 mg/kg body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Shock: 0.5-5 mg/kg, via EV. |
Inflammatory disorders: 0.5 to 2 mL/100 kg of body weight per day, via EV or IM, for 3-5 days. Shock: 0.125-1.25 mL/Kg, via EV. |
Sheep | Induction of labour: 0.16-0.32 mg/kg body weight, via IM, in a single dose. | Inductionof labour: 2-4 mL/50 kg body weight, via I.M., in a single dose. |
Horses | Inflammatory disorders: 0.005-0.01 mg/kg body weight per day, via EV, for 3-5 days. Shock: 4-6 mg/kg, via EV. |
Inflammatory disorders: 0.625 to 1.25 mL/500 kg per day, via EV, for 3-5 days. Shock: 1 to 1.5 mL/Kg, via EV. |
It can cause polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia, delay wound healing, weaken resistance to infections or aggravate existing ones. In prolonged treatment it can cause iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome), with loss of muscle mass, weakness, weight gain with fat redistribution, osteoporosis and ulcers.
Empty containers can be discarded as household waste, without any special precautions. Do not dispose of containers with product residues on the ground or in waterways. For expired or unused products, contact the manufacturing laboratory.
Store between 15 and 30°C, away from light. Once opened, use within 4 weeks. Discard the unused product after that period of time.
Sale by prescription to the Veterinary Doctor.
VETERINARY USE
Chile: Reg. SAG No.: 1366
Uruguay: Reg. MGAP N° A-4495
Ampoule bottle with 50 mL
Laboratorio Drag Pharma Chile Invetec S.A.
Lautaro N° 300. Quilicura. Santiago. Chile.
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