Other under the skin or subcutaneous injections common as dog’s age: Adequan injections:
for arthritis and fine
to give SQ and not in the muscle. Fluids: Many animals with (one example) kidney disease will need to be given daily fluids.
Can Adequan be given sq in dogs?
Adequan
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Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is the only FDA-approved disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug for use in dogs
and is recommended for intramuscular injection for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
Is Adequan SQ or IM?
Adequan analogues have been tested with subcutanteous use by the FDA fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/ApprovedAnimalDrugProducts/FOIADrugSummaries/ucm116139.htm however the official site for Adequan states that it should be given via
IM injection
via their insert adequancanine.us/pdf/AdequanCanineInsert.pdf.
Where do you inject Adequan in dogs?
How long can a dog stay on Adequan?
By administering Adequan
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Canine twice weekly for
up to 4 weeks
(maximum of 8 injections), the drug levels are sustained in the synovial joints for an extended period of time —giving the active ingredients time in the joint to help slow the disease progression.
How do you inject 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.
Does Adequan affect the liver?
Toxicology studies have found that
when megadoses are administered, liver and kidney changes are observed
. Even in moderately over-large doses, platelet numbers are reduced and blood clotting problems may result.
Where are subcutaneous injections administered?
A subcutaneous injection is given
into the subcutaneous fat under the skin
. The skin is made up of different layers. Underneath the epidermis and dermis, which contain sweat glands and hair follicles, is a layer of fat. This is the area into which subcutaneous injections are given.
What type of syringe do you use for Adequan?
Adequan requires a prescription from your veterinarian. A syringe is needed, but not included in the package. Please see
3cc (3ml) luer slip syringe with 3/4′′ 25 g Needle
.
Is Adequan safe for long term use?
Since Adequan is so useful in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis, it is reassuring to know that
Adequan injections are safe for long-term use in dogs
. In order to avoid any pain or inflammation at the injection site, your vet may change the location of the injection each time he or she administers it.
How do you know if Adequan is working?
The drug is injected intramuscularly to ensure it reaches the critical parts of the joint. It goes to work in the joint in about two hours and stays in the joint for about three days. With Adequan Canine
you should see signs of improvement within four weeks
.
Should you walk dogs with arthritis?
Arthritic dogs will benefit from controlled exercise.
Gentle regular lead walks are better than an hour spent running around after a ball or with another dog
.
Can you give adequan IV?
Is the Adequan
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i.m. Single Dose vial or Adequan
®
i.m Multi-Dose vial labeled for intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SQ) administration?
No
. The only recommended dosing regimen for Adequan
®
i.m. in horses is the label dose of 500 mg every 4 days for 28 days intramuscularly (i.m.).
What happens if you give a subcutaneous injection wrong?
Are there any complications? The most common complication of a subcutaneous injection is
pain near the injection site for 1 to 2 days afterward
. Pain near the injection site can happen when inserting the needle at the wrong angle, or when it moves slightly during the injection.
Which layer of skin is best for subcutaneous injection?
Subcutaneous (SC) injections are administered into the
adipose tissue layer just below the epidermis and dermis
. This tissue has few blood vessels, so drugs administered by this route have a slow, sustained rate of absorption.
How fast does subcutaneous injections work?
Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle. Medication given this way is usually absorbed more slowly than if injected into a vein,
sometimes over a period of 24 hours
.
