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Meloxicam Injectable

Metacam Injectable

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Musculoskeletal

Routes

SCIV

Indications

inflammationPainPerioperative pain

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

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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