MELOXICAM injection, solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MELOXICAM (UNII: VG2QF83CGL) (MELOXICAM - UNII:VG2QF83CGL)

Available from:

BUTLER ANIMAL HEALTH SUPPLY, LLC DBA COVETRUS NORTH AMERICA

Administration route:

SUBCUTANEOUS

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

Dogs: Meloxicam Injection is indicated in dogs for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive Meloxicam Injection. Cats: For the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration when administered prior to surgery. Cats with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive Meloxicam Injection. Additional doses of meloxicam or other NSAIDs in cats are contraindicated, as no safe dosage for repeated NSAID administration has been established (See Animal Safety). Do not use meloxicam in cats with pre-existing renal dysfunction.

Product summary:

Meloxicam 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection: 10 mL vial and 20 mL vial   NDC no. 11695-7008-1 10 mL / NDC no. 11695-7008-2 20 mL Meloxicam 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection: 10 mL vial and 20 mL vial   NDC no. 11695-7008-1 10 mL / NDC no. 11695-7008-2 20 mL

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

MELOXICAM- MELOXICAM INJECTION, SOLUTION
BUTLER ANIMAL HEALTH SUPPLY, LLC DBA COVETRUS NORTH AMERICA
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MELOXICAM
INJECTION
5 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
PACKAGE INSERT FOR DOGS
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for use in dogs and cats only
CAUTION:
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a
licensed veterinarian.
WARNING: REPEATED USE OF MELOXICAM IN CATS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH
ACUTE RENAL FAILURE AND DEATH. DO NOT ADMINISTER ADDITIONAL INJECTABLE
OR
ORAL MELOXICAM TO CATS. SEE CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, AND
PRECAUTIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
DESCRIPTION:
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the
oxicam class. Each
mL of this sterile product for injection contains meloxicam 5.0 mg,
alcohol 15%,
glycofurol 10%, poloxamer 188 5%, sodium chloride 0.6%, glycine 0.5%
and meglumine
0.3%, in water for injection, pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide and
hydrochloric acid.
INDICATIONS:
DOGS: Meloxicam Injection is indicated in dogs for the control of
pain and inflammation
associated with osteoarthritis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Meloxicam and
other treatment
options before deciding to use Meloxicam. Use the lowest effective
dose for the shortest
duration consistent with individual response.
DOGS: Meloxicam Injection should be administered initially as a single
dose at 0.09 mg/lb
(0.2 mg/kg) body weight intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SQ),
followed, after 24
hours, by meloxicam oral suspension at the daily dose of 0.045 mg/lb
(0.1 mg/kg) body
weight, either mixed with food or placed directly in the mouth.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive
Meloxicam Injection.
WARNINGS:
Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of reach of
children. Consult a
physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. For IV or SQ
injectable use in dogs.
All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination
before
administering any NSAID. Approp