WARNING: Repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death
Recommended May 2021; Revised Aug 2022
5 mg/mL Solution for Injection Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for use in dogs and cats only Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for use in dogs and cats only Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Title: Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Meloxicam in Cats Following a Single Intravenous, Subcutaneous and Oral Administration
Acute renal failure and death have been associated with the use of meloxicam in cats
Meloxicam for cats is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine that veterinarians prescribe to treat issues related to joint inflammation and pain
In 11/18 cats, the meloxicam injection was given in association with general anaesthesia
Warning: Repeated use of meloxicam in
05 mg/kg BW per day, per os (PO) for 4 consecutive days beginning on Day 2 for a total of 5 days of meloxicam treatment
; if given as a single preoperative injection effects last for 24 hours
As part of an FDA New Animal Drug Application, meloxicam was administered
5% and meglumine 0
Metacam is the commercial name of meloxicam: a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and used for pain management in dogs and cats
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Package Insert for Cats Approved by FDA under ANADA# 200-491 Forty-eight of the 72 cats in the meloxicam group received one or more interventions (66
Drug bioavailability, volume of distribution, and total systemic clearance remain constant up to 5 times the
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Although the oral liquid suspension is not approved for cats, it has been used extra-label for both acute and chronic pain management
5 milligrams and sodium benzoate (1
Meloxicam is prescribed by veterinarians as an extra-label drug in various species
Common meloxicam side effects may include: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn; diarrhea, constipation, gas; dizziness; or
Metacam (meloxicam) Metacam and the other brand-name and generic products that contain meloxicam are available by prescription only
Therefore, it plays a vital role improving quality and enjoyment of life for cats with arthritis
This is a medication regularly given as an injection when a cat has surgery, but it is also a common oral medication for dogs with injuries or