Mexidol-Vet 2.5% (1ml) 10 ampoules
DESCRIPTION
Mexidol Vet (Mexidol-Vet) is a drug for use as an antioxidant, antihypoxant and membrane protector for dogs and cats. In appearance, Meksidol-Vet is a colorless or slightly yellowish transparent liquid.
COMPOSITION
1 ml contains 25 mg of mexidol (2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine succinate) as an active ingredient, as well as water for injection.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Antioxidant and antihypoxic drug, membrane protector. Mexidol-Vet has pronounced antioxidant, antihypoxic and membrane-protective properties.
Mexidol-Vet has pronounced antioxidant, antihypoxic and membrane-protective properties. The drug increases the body's resistance to the effects of free radicals, leading to oxygen-dependent pathological conditions (shock, hypoxia, ischemia), improves microcirculation and rheological properties of blood, stabilizes the membrane structures of platelets and erythrocytes during hemolysis, has a hypolipidemic effect, reduces total cholesterol and low density lipoproteins ...
Mexidol-Vet inhibits lipid peroxidation, increases the activity of superoxide dismutase, improves synaptic transmission and transport of mediators.
The mechanism of action of the drug is the ability to cause increased compensatory activation of aerobic glycolysis and reduce the degree of inhibition of oxidative processes in the Krebs cycle under hypoxic conditions, with an increase in the content of ATP and creatine phosphate; activate the energy-synthesizing function of mitochondria.
When administered parenterally, the drug quickly enters the blood, organs and tissues of the animal. It is excreted from the body mainly in the urine, mainly in the glucuronoconjugated form.
Meksidol-Vet, according to the degree of impact on the body, is classified as a moderately hazardous substance (hazard class 3 in accordance with GOST 12.1.007-76), does not have local irritating, cumulative, embryotoxic and teratogenic properties.
PURPOSE
Meksidol-Vet is prescribed to dogs and cats for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes independently and in complex therapy: for acute and chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary insufficiency; with intoxication caused by acute pyoinflammatory processes (acute necrotizing pancreatitis, peritonitis); in order to prevent anesthetic and post-anesthetic complications, in the post-traumatic and postoperative periods, including in traumatic brain injury; with pathology of the skin (dermatitis, eczema, trophic ulcers, wounds), to improve the condition of the skin and hair; in veterinary geriatrics with age-related disorders of body functions.
DOSAGE AND APPLICATION
The therapeutic dose of the drug depends on the severity of the clinical condition of the animal. In the acute period of the disease, the drug is used starting with a dose of 10-15 mg per 1 kg of animal weight, then it is reduced to 5 mg per 1 kg of animal weight. The course of treatment is 5-15 days.
In order to prevent anesthetic and post-anesthetic complications, the drug is used 2-3 days before the operation, in the postoperative period - within 2-3 days after the operation twice a day at a dose of 10-15 mg per 1 kg of animal weight. With prolonged anesthesia, a severe clinical condition of the animal, the drug is administered during the operation in fractional dosage of 20 mg per 1 kg of animal weight.
As a therapeutic and prophylactic agent in veterinary geriatrics, Meksidol-Vet is used in dogs and cats over 7 years old intramuscularly at a dose of 1O mg per 1 kg of animal weight twice a day for 5-7 days with an interval of 3-4 months.
Mexidol-Vet is administered to dogs and cats intramuscularly or intravenously. When administered intravenously, the drug is diluted with water for injection or saline 2 or more times.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
In case of an overdose, drowsiness may develop. Treatment: symptomatic therapy.
The peculiarities of the action at the first reception or when canceling Mexidol-Vet have not been identified.
The use of the drug in pregnant and lactating animals, puppies and kittens up to 2 months of age, if necessary, is carried out under the supervision of a veterinarian.
If one or more doses of the drug are missed, the course of treatment must be resumed in the prescribed dosages and regimen.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications for use are acute violations of liver and kidney function, increased individual sensitivity to the drug.
SIDE EFFECTS
As a rule, side effects and complications when using the drug in accordance with this instruction are not observed. Intravenous drug administration may be painful.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE
The shelf life of the drug, subject to storage conditions, is 3 years from the date of production. Mexidol-Vet is prohibited to use after the expiration date.
Meksidol-Vet is stored in a closed manufacturer's packaging in a dry place protected from direct sunlight, separately from food and feed at a temperature of 2 В° C to 25 В° C.
PACKAGING
Meksidol-Vet is produced in 1 ml packaged (solution for injection with a concentration of 25 mg / ml) in glass ampoules, glass or polymer vials, sealed with rubber stoppers, reinforced with aluminum caps. 10 ampoules or vials are placed in a blister strip of polyvinyl chloride film, which is placed in a cardboard box along with instructions for use.
Specifications
Bonus points
0
KolVUP
120
Manufacturer
Armavir biofactory
Temperature regime
from +2 to +25
Teaser
for use as an antioxidant, antihypoxant and membrane protector in dogs and cats