YOUR NSAID QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

Autor: Thomas, Heather Smith, Prinz, Laurie
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Zdroj: Equus; Spring2024, Issue 518, p14-23, 7p, 2 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: This article provides information on the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in horses. It explains that NSAIDs are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation in horses, but they are not considered painkillers. The article also discusses how NSAIDs work to suppress inflammation and how they can be used in conjunction with painkillers for certain conditions. It addresses concerns about whether NSAIDs can delay healing and explains that excessive inflammation can actually hinder the healing process. The article also mentions the potential side effects of NSAIDs, such as gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, and discusses the limitations on NSAID use in competition horses. It concludes by discussing the differences between NSAIDs and steroids and how veterinarians decide which to prescribe. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index