Veterinary Medicine Pet Dog Medicine Dexamethason Tablet

• Varieties: Infectious Disease Prevention Medicine
• Component: Chemical Synthetic Drugs
• Type: The First Class
• Pharmacodynamic Influential Factors: Repeated Medication
• Storage Method: Prevent High or LowTemperature
• Transport Package: Carton
• Trademark: Ginye
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 10000blisters/Year

Product Description

Dexamethason Tablet

Dexamethason is a well-known drug that is used in both human and veterinary medicine. Its presence in home medicine cabinets encourages some keepers to administer it to their cats in situations where they would use it themselves. But this is a serious mistakeas dexamethason for cats is different than that for humans and should only be chosen for a cat by a professional veterinarian.

In this AnimalWised article, we will explain what dexamethason for cats is, its uses, dosage for cats, contraindications and side effects. Keep reading to learn more about this medicine for cats.

Uses of dexametha sone in cats

As previously mentioned, dexamethason stands out for its anti-inflammatory effect, but also its antiallergic and immunosuppressive effects. Therefore, it is used, above all, in the following cases:

• Inflammatory processes
• Allergies (such as food allergies)
• Trauma
• Shock and circulatory collapse.

It can also be used in joints, which means the cat patient would be practically immobilized for a month and not be able to have surgery for two months.

Dexametha sone dosage in cats

The dosage of dexamethason for cats can only be determined by the veterinarian, since the cat's disease, their condition, weight, as well as the format of the chosen drug must be taken into account. In other words, it will vary from cat to cat, so this can only be chosen by a professional veterinarian.

As a guideline, if you go for injectable dexamethason, which can be administered intramuscularly, intravenously, or intra-articularly, the dose would be 0.1-0.3 mg for every kg of body weight.

As you can see, the manufacturer recommends a dosage range that it considers safe and effective. Only the veterinary professional can decide the right one for our cat. They will choose the lowest possible dosage for the shortest time, maintaining its beneficial effect on the cat to help them recover from their health condition. That is why it is common for the vet to have to adjust the dosage for each cat's situation. Lastly, it is recommended to administer dexamethason in the afternoon.

With that being said, ask your veterinarian for more information on how to administer the dosage prescribed for your cat and follow their instructions precisely.

Contraindications of dexametha sone in cats

Although there are some cases in which it is not advisable to use dexamethason, the decision of whether or not to administer it will depend exclusively on the veterinarian. In cases like the ones we expose below, its use is not recommended, but if the animal is in an emergency situation, it is very possible that the professional will consider its administration. They are as follows:

• Immunosuppression.
• Diabetes mellitus
• Chronic nephritis, which is an inflammation of the kidney.
• Renal insufficiency.
• Heart failure.
• Osteoporosis.
• Diseases caused by viruses when they are active in the blood.
• Systemic infections caused by fungi.
• Pathologies of bacterial origin if the cat is not receiving the corresponding antibiotic treatment.
• Ulcers both at the gastrointestinal level and on the cornea.
• Glaucoma, a serious eye disease.
• Demodicosis, which is a parasitic disease caused by the Demodex mite.
• Burns.
• Fractures, infections of the joints caused by bacteria or necrosis in the bone advise against its intra-articular administration.
• Cats in pregnancy, as it could cause malformations in the fetuses, abortions, premature or difficult deliveries, death of the kittens, retention of the placentas or metritis, which is the inflammation of the uterus. It can also affect milk production during breastfeeding.
• Very old cats, malnourished or with hypertension. On the other hand, it has an effect on growth, hence the caution with the youngest specimens.
• Of course, if we suspect or know that the cat is allergic to dexamethason.

Also, it is important to be aware of the interaction that may occur between dexamethason and other medications. That is why we must always inform the veterinarian of any drug or vitamins that we are giving the cat, if it is unknown to them. For example, due to the immunosuppressive effect of dexamethason, it cannot be combined with vaccines or given for two weeks after vaccination. It also interacts with insulin.