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Ketoprofen / Neoprofen / Vetprofen / Ketofen

KETOPROFEN

Category

NSAIDs

Action
  • Inhibit CoX-1 and CoX -2 So producing less amount of Prostaglandin.
  • Antipyretic, anti-inflamatory and analgesic effect.
Indication

Relieve pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness. 

Dose

Dog- 2mg/kg  IV, SC, IM,OD.

        1mg/kg  PO, OD

Cat -2mg/kg SC

          1mg/kg PO

Contraindications
  • Hypovolemic/Hypotensive patients.
  • Dehydrated animals.
  • Cats show adverse effects
Adverse Effects
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Inappetence,
  • GI Ulceration,
  • Mild liver inflammation.
Availability

Inj. Neoprofen

  • 1% w/v
  • 15 ml, 100 ml vial

Inj. Vetprofen

  • 1% w/v
  • 15 ml vial

Inj. Ketofen

  • 100 ml vial
  • 100 mg/ml

Inj. Profen

  • 100 ml vial
  • 100 mg/ml
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