Carprofen
Cunoscută și ca: Rimadyl, Novox, Carprieve, Vetprofen, Quellin, Rovera, Canidryl, Carprodyl, Carprox Vet, Dolagis, Rimifin
**Important Guidelines for Pet Owners:** * **Administration:** Always give this medication with a meal to reduce the risk of stomach upset. * **Stop Medication Immediately:** If your pet experiences vomiting, diarrhea, dark/tarry stools, lethargy, or loss of appetite, stop the medication and contact your veterinarian. * **No Human Drugs:** Never give your pet human pain relievers (like Tylenol, Advil, or Aspirin) while they are taking carprofen, as this can be fatal. * **Follow-up:** Keep all scheduled appointments for blood work to ensure your pet's liver and kidneys are handling the medication well. > **Safety First:** Store out of reach of pets and children. The chewable tablets are highly palatable, and dogs may eat the entire bottle if they find it, leading to a severe overdose.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
Veterinary professional? See the full dosing-by-species reference on VetSheet →
What it is used for
- Post-operative pain
- Analgesia
- Adjunct therapy for acute mastitis or respiratory disease
- Pain and Inflammation
- Analgesia
- Analgesia
- Osteoarthritis and Pain Management
- Analgesia
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding
- Hepatopathy (rare, idiosyncratic)
- Renal toxicity
Cautions & contraindications
- Bleeding disorders (e.g., Von Willebrand disease)
- Active gastrointestinal ulceration
- Hypersensitivity to carprofen or other NSAIDs
- Concurrent use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids
- **Hepatotoxicity:** A rare, idiosyncratic (non-dose-dependent) hepatocellular toxicosis has been reported, primarily in dogs (notably Labrador Retrievers, though any breed can be affected). **Renal & GI:** Use with caution in dehydrated patients or those with pre-existing renal, hepatic, or cardiovascular disease. > **Warning:** Do not use concurrently with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids due to a significantly increased risk of severe gastrointestinal ulceration and perforation. Ensure a washout period (typically 5-7 days) when switching between NSAIDs.
Drug interactions
- Corticosteroids: Significantly increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and perforation.
- Other NSAIDs: Increased risk of GI, renal, and hepatic toxicity.
- ACE Inhibitors: Potential for increased risk of renal toxicity and decreased hypotensive efficacy.
- Phenobarbital: Potential for altered metabolism and increased risk of hepatotoxicity.
- Furosemide: Decreased diuretic efficacy.
Întrebări frecvente
What is Carprofen used for in pets?
Important Guidelines for Pet Owners: • Administration: Always give this medication with a meal to reduce the risk of stomach upset. • Stop Medication Immediately: If your pet experiences vomiting, diarrhea, dark/tarry stools, lethargy, or loss of appetite, stop the medication and contact your veterinarian. • No Human Drugs: Never give your pet human pain relievers (like Tylenol, Advil, or Aspirin) while they are taking carprofen, as this can be fatal. • Follow-up: Keep all scheduled appointments for blood work to ensure your pet's liver and kidneys are handling the medication well. > Safety First: Store out of reach of pets and children. The chewable tablets are highly palatable, and dogs may eat the entire bottle if they find it, leading to a severe overdose.
Is Carprofen safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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