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[Flunixin and its use in horses]
Annales De Recherches Veterinaires. Annals of Veterinary Research
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Flunixin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, offers potent pain relief for horses suffering from inflammatory conditions or colic. Its properties and use in equine medicine, including potential doping implications, are detailed.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Equine Medicine
Background:
- Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with significant analgesic properties.
- It is commonly administered as flunixin meglumine in horses for treating pain and inflammation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of flunixin in equine species.
- To detail its physical, chemical, pharmacological, and toxicological characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of flunixin's properties and applications.
- Analysis of its use in treating equine inflammatory diseases and colic.
Main Results:
- Flunixin exhibits potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects with relatively low toxicity.
- Its application in horses is widespread for conditions like colic and musculoskeletal inflammation.
- The drug is also frequently detected in doping cases in equine sports.
Conclusions:
- Flunixin is an effective therapeutic agent for pain and inflammation in horses.
- Understanding its properties is crucial for both clinical application and regulatory control in equine sports.