Where Do You Inject Adequan Horses?

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For those of you wondering what the i.m. and 1/4/7 means after the word Adequan: The i.m. stands for intramuscular and is how the drug is administered to the horse, as an intramuscular injection in the neck.

How do you administer Adequan injections?

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^® Canine with other drugs or solvents.

Does Adequan have to be injected into the muscle?

Adequan is given as an injection either in the muscle or under the skin (subcutaneously). The dose is tapered down from twice weekly initially, to once monthly.

Is Adequan SUBQ or intramuscular?

intramuscular injection
Adequan^® Canine is recommended for intramuscular injection for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.

When should Adequan be given to horses?

Administration. Historically, Adequan was started with a loading dose of one 5cc IM injection every four days for 28 days, for a total of seven treatments, and then once a month. Now, the recommendation is to do the seven “loading dose” treatment twice a year.

How long can a horse stay on Adequan?

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.).

Does Adequan Equine need to be refrigerated?

Here are the storage instructions for two popular joint medications: Adequan i.m. Multi-Dose: Store at 68º – 77º F, excursions permitted to 59º – 86º F.

Can horses have a reaction to Adequan?

Adequan is indicated for use only in the carpal joint of horses. Do not mix Adequan with other drugs or solvents. Reaction in the joint may occasionally occur within 48 hours after intra-articular treatment. If the reaction involves excessive inflammation, cease therapy with Adequan.

How do I know if Adequan is working?

Q: When will I see results with Adequan Canine? With Adequan Canine you should see signs of improvement within four weeks. Your dog may begin to act like the playful and active dog you remember. To achieve the maximum benefits, it is important that your dog receives the entire four week eight-injection series.

What size needle 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.

How quickly does Adequan work?

within 2 hours
How fast does Adequan^® Canine work? It begins to reach a dog’s joint synovial fluid within 2 hours and detectable levels are maintained in the synovial fluid and articular cartilage for up to 3 days (72 hours). Consult your veterinarian if you have any additional questions.

Can you give too much Adequan?

Overdose of Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (Adequan) is rare but could cause: Joint Pain. Swelling. Lameness.

Can Adequan be used long term?

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.

Does Adequan help with arthritis in horses?

As the only FDA-approved equine PSGAG (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) for degenerative joint disease (DJD) in horses, Adequan^® i.m. actually treats degenerative joint disease (DJD), not just its clinical signs.

Does Adequan affect the liver?

It can take several doses before a noticeable improvement in your pet can be observed. Does Adequan® affect the liver? Adequan® can have negative consequences on pets with known liver disease or if an overdose is administered. In healthy pets, its effect on the liver is generally considered safe.

Does Adequan affect the kidneys?

When doses of approximately 7x the recommended dose were used, normal dogs developed enlarged kidneys. Because of this, caution is recommended when using this product in patients with kidney disease.

How long should a horse rest after joint injection?

Stall rest ONLY for 24 hours after injection. After 24 hours, turnout is permitted. We recommend not exercising/ riding the horse on the day of treatment as well as one day following treatment (i.e. a total of two days).

What are the side effects of Adequan?

Adverse reactions in clinical studies (transient pain at injection site, transient diarrhea, and abnormal bleeding) were mild and self-limiting. In post approval experience, death has been reported in some cases; vomiting, anorexia, depression/lethargy and diarrhea have also been reported.

Can you give Adequan weekly?

I believe all respondents recommended the use of Adequan in treating arthritis (including some human uses), some very enthusiastically. Depending on the dog’s activity level and the severity of its injury/arthritis the frequency of subsequent injections runs from as often as once a week to twice a year.

Does Adequan relieve pain?

Adequan helps relieve the pain of arthritis by soothing and lubricating the inflamed joint in addition to stimulating joint cartilage repair. Simply put, it helps your dog’s body heal and prevent further deterioration of your pets’ joints.

What are the 3 locations for intramuscular injections?

Based on these three conditions, deltoid, ventrogluteal, and thigh sites are considered to be safe and, thus, commonly used for IM injections.