Antiinflamatorios | Analgésicos

ATRIBEN

ADMINISTRATION INJECTABLE

description

Depot glucocorticoid suspension for injection .

presentation

20 mL vial.

action

Steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Triamcinolone is a synthetic fluorinated glucocorticoid 5 times stronger than cortisol, without mineralocorticoid effect (sodium retention), and with prolonged action due to the accompanying salt.
Antipruritic.
Antiallergic
Immunosuppression .

indications

Inflammatory processes: traumatic arthritis, tenosynovitis, myositis, etc.
Allergic dermatitis.
Nonspecific pruritus.
Neoplasms.
Autoimmune diseases

formula

100 mL of the suspension contains:
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.6 g
Excipients q.s.

dosage and administration

Dogs and cats: as depot corticosteroid: 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg SC or IM (1 mL every 30-60 kg) every 15 days. Intra-articular: 1 mg e/1 cm lesion every 15 days .

contraindications

Viral and fungal infectious diseases.

Demodectic mange .
Gastritis and gastrointestinal ulcers .
Ulcerative colitis.
Pancreatitis.
Renal failure.
Amyloidosis.
Diabetes mellitus.
Osteoporosis.
Chronic erosive arthritis.
Intra-articular infection or fracture (intraart. route).
Corneal ulcer.
Hyperadrenocorticism.
Uncontrolled viral or bacterial infection.
Tuberculosis.
Pregnancy (last trimester).

collateral damage

It can generate increased gluconeogenesis, protein catabolism and lipolysis. It can cause hepatomegaly and hyperglycemia with polyuria/polydipsia/polyphagia. FAS induction in canines. Suppression of the immune and inflammatory system. Behavior changes.

restrictions on use

Last trimester of pregnancy. Immunosuppressed animals. Hyperadrenocorticism.