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Meloxicam Injectable
Metacam Injectable
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Injectable preferential COX-2 inhibitor for acute pain and inflammation. Single injection for perioperative use.
Side effects & warnings
Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.
Species with Meloxicam Injectable dosing data (5 dose rules)
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Ball Python drugsAll Bearded Dragon drugsAll Guinea Pig drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 5 dose rules
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Backed by a published source
- · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
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