Where Do You Inject Adequan In Horses?

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.

Where should Adequan be injected?

Adequan is a solution that is injected into a dog’s muscle. The recommended treatment schedule is one injection every 3 or 4 days for a total of eight injections. Generally, injections are given by your veterinarian during an outpatient visit.

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.

How quickly does Adequan work in horses?

How fast does Adequan^® i.m. work? It reaches the joint within 2 hours. Based on dose titration studies, clinical improvement may be observed by the fourth injection⁴. Consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.

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.

What happens if you incorrectly inject a horse?

Reactions at the site are the most common and can range from slight swelling to severe stiffness and even injection abscesses; they are usually short-lasting, though if an abscess forms it will need to be treated.

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.

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.

Can you give too much Adequan?

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

What locations are intramuscular injections given in animals?

Intramuscular injections are given into a muscle body where the circulating blood in the surrounding area of the injection absorbs the medicine. It is best to provide medicines in a low-value carcass area, which is on the neck in front of the shoulder for most species.

Can Adequan be used long term?

According to the product label, Adequan® is approved as a twice weekly injection given within a 4-week period. However, many veterinarians prescribe this medication for longer periods of time. Your veterinarian will be able to recommend an individualized dosing regimen for your pet.

Does Adequan work right away?

Within 30 minutes of injection, Adequan will start working. It reaches all affected joints within a two-hour time span. The medication remains in your dog’s cartilage and synovial fluid for three days.

Can intramuscular injection be given subcutaneously?

1 Intramuscular injection of the deltoid muscle should be given along a line drawn vertically downwards from the mid acromion. 2 The manufacturers advise that the vaccine should not be injected intravascularly, subcutaneously or intradermally.

Can you give Adequan monthly?

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.

What size needle do you use to inject a horse?

The most common needle lengths used in equine medicine are 1.0” and 1.5”. One-inch needles are generally used for foals and subcutaneous injections, whereas 1.5” length needles are normally used for adult horses.

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 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.

What happens if you hit a bone while injecting?

If you hit bone, don’t worry. The patient will not feel it, but you should pull the needle back slightly into their muscle before injecting. If you suspect you hit a nerve, pull the needle out completely, landmark properly and try again.

Where to give a horse a shot in the muscle?

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION You can either give the shot in the neck or in the rump, or both, depending on the demeanor of your horse and your preference. There is a triangular shaped area that is used for IM injections in the neck.

What happens if you hit an artery when injecting?

Never go into an artery
Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. The blood pressure in arteries is much higher than in veins. You won’t get high if you inject a hit into an artery.