Can You Give Polyglycan IM?

Based upon the results from this evaluation it appears that PolyglycanTM

can be safely administered both intravenously and intramuscularly to horses

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Is Polyglycan IM or IV?

Polyglycan: This is a mixture of HA, sodium chondroitin sulfate and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. It has been used

IV

(off-label) by 60% of veterinarians, IM by 18% and IA (also off-label) by 22%. IA administration can improve lameness.

How is Polyglycan administered?

Drug Administration

Adequan is administered

via intramuscular injection every four days —

roughly twice a week — for 28 days, for a total of seven treatments. … Your vet will determine the treatment regimen of Polyglycan based on your horse’s needs.

Is Polyglycan the same as Adequan?

Polyglycan is sometimes called a generic form of Adequan and Legend combined, which is totally incorrect. Polyglycan has not been approved for injectable use in horses and

it does not contain the same chemical as Adequan

.

Can you give Adequan IM?

Recommended approach to dosing:

At early signs of degenerative joint disease, veterinarians can administer Adequan

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i.m.

at the approved label dose (500 mg)

to help achieve improvement shown in studies.

Can you give pentosan IV?

Pentosan can be used intravenously

, intra-muscularly, intra-articularly, or orally. Pentosan stimulates new cartilage formation, as well as to block inflammatory mediators and to inhibit degredative enzymes.

What is Polyglycan dog?

Veterinary Medical Device

Polyglycan

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-SA is

a patented formulation designed to replace lost or damaged synovial fluid

. Polyglycan

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-SA contains naturally occurring components of synovia that play a central role in maintaining the homeostatic environment of the joint.

Does Polyglycan need to be refrigerated?

Refrigerate whenever possible

. DO NOT FREEZE. Maintain product at or below 65°F.

Is Polyglycan FDA-approved?

Polyglycan Sterile Solution is

FDA-approved for use in horses

and is a prescription drug restricted to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian. Check with the appropriate individual regulatory body regarding use in competition horses.

Can Adequan be given IV?

Is the Adequan

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i.m. Single Dose vial or Adequan

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i.m Multi-Dose vial labeled for intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SQ) administration?

No

. The only recommended dosing regimen for Adequan

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i.m. in horses is the label dose of 500 mg every 4 days for 28 days intramuscularly (i.m.).

Can Adequan be given orally?

Adequan® I.M. is the

only disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug

on the market approved by the FDA for the treatment of non-infectious degenerative joint disease. …

What is the difference between legend and Adequan?

Adequan is incorporated directly into the cartilage where it helps with the compression

capabilities

of the joint. It has been shown to help heal and aid in the long term health of articular cartilage. Legend is pure Hyaluronic Acid that is utilized by the synovial cells that line the joint capsule.

Where do you inject Osphos?

After reconstituting TILDREN with sterile 0.9% sodium chloride, you administer the drug by intravenous infusion into a jugular catheter slowly and evenly over 90 minutes to minimize the risk of adverse reactions. It may take two months to see the maximum effect. You administer OSPHOS by

intramuscular injection

.

Can Adequan be injected subcutaneously?

Adequan is administered as a subcutaneous (under the skin)

injection twice weekly for 4 weeks

. If the response is positive then the frequency is reduced to as little as once a month.

How do you administer Adequan?

Administer

twice weekly for up to 4 weeks

(maximum of 8 injections) at approved dosage of 2 mg/lb body weight (0.02 mL/lb or 1 mL/50 lb) by intramuscular (IM) injection only. Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen. Do not mix Adequan

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Canine with other drugs or solvents.

How do you give an intramuscular injection to a dog?

1. Load the syringe with medication and set it close by.
2. Find the injection site, using the techniques your veterinarian demonstrated for you. …
3. Hold the syringe in one hand and insert the sterile needle directly through the skin and into the underlying muscle.