Deksafort (Dexafort), 50 ml
Dexafort 50 ml. is a hormonal drug. It is used to treat inflammatory processes and diseases that have an allergic and autoimmune etiology.
Dexafort is a synthetic analogue of cortisone. As an active ingredient, in 1 ml. the drug contains 2.67 mg. dexamethasone finylpropionate and 1.32 mg. dexamethasone sodium phosphate.
Dexafort has anti-inflammatory, anti-edema, anti-allergic, desensitizing effects. The mechanism of action is to inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators by eosinophils and mast cells. Dexamethasone acts at all stages of the inflammatory process, increases the resistance of the cell membrane to the action of various damaging factors. Dexafort stimulates the steroid receptors of lymphocytes, promoting the formation of lipocortins, which have a decongestant effect. Inhibits the proliferation of lymphoid tissue and cellular immunity, disrupts the kinetics of T-lymphocytes, reduces their cytotoxic activity. The introduction of the drug has a quick and prolonged effect.
Act:
The drug is administered intramuscularly. The maximum concentration in blood plasma is reached 60 minutes after administration. The therapeutic concentration in blood plasma is maintained for 30-96 hours, depending on the type of animal. Intramuscular bioavailability is 100%.
Appointments:
– for the treatment of inflammatory diseases
– allergic dermatitis
– eczema
– post-traumatic edema
– bronchial asthma
– joint diseases
– acute mastitis.
Dosage and method of administration:
Cattle and horses – 10 ml. / Once
Goats, pigs, sheep, foals – 1-3 ml. / Once
Dogs – 0.5-1 ml. / Once
Cats – 0.2.5-5 ml. / Once
If necessary, the drug is used again after 7 days.
Side effects:
– increased urination
– unquenchable thirst
– excessive feed intake
– with prolonged use, Cushing’s syndrome may occur
– the use of corticosteroids to stimulate labor reduces the viability of the fetus.
Contraindications: Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug. It is forbidden to use in the last trimester of pregnant females, as this can lead to premature birth and abortion. Do not use on animals with viral and fungal diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney disease and heart failure. Administer with extreme caution to animals in the first and second trimesters.
Special instructions: it is forbidden to use dairy products for 5 days after the introduction of Dexafort, meat products are allowed to be eaten after 48 hours.
Storage conditions: store out of the reach of children and animals, separate from food at a temperature of 15-25 C. Shelf life 5 years from the date of manufacture. After opening the bottle is usable for 8 weeks.