Trocoxil 75 mg 2 tab (mavacoxib)
Description
Trocoxil 75 mg , 2 tablets – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and prolonged- release analgesic for dogs with joint disease. Tablets for oral use. Release form Trocoxil is a triangular tablet, light brown in color, with a displaced dosage of mavacoxib on one side. The drug is packaged in blisters of 2 tablets, placed in cardboard boxes with instructions.
Ingredients
One tablet of Trocoxil 75 mg, as an active substance contains – mavacoxib 75 mg, excipients: sucrose, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, flavor – the taste of meat.
Pharmacological properties
Trocoxil is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.
Mavacoxib – The active substance of Trocoxil – like other NSAIDs, acts as a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase, preventing the transition of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, which are involved in the development of the inflammatory process. The drug mainly affects COX-2, which is induced in response to the development of inflammation. As a result, the synthesis of inflammatory prostaglandins is blocked, which cause inflammation, swelling and pain. At therapeutic doses, mavacoxib has a much weaker effect on COX-1 and therefore does not affect the synthesis of protective prostaglandins. Thus, mavacoxib does not interfere with normal physiological processes in tissues, especially in the stomach, intestines, kidneys and platelets.
The drug is rapidly absorbed from the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, reaches therapeutic concentrations 1 hour after administration, and the peak concentration in blood plasma – 17 hours after administration. At iodostupnosti about 87%. The half-life in dogs is about 39 days. Plasma protein binding of mavacoxib is greater than 98%. Mavacoxib is excreted unchanged mainly in the bile.
Trocoxil by the degree of impact on the body is a moderately dangerous substance (hazard class 3)
Indications for use of the drug Trocoxil
– as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic in degenerative joint diseases in dogs.
The order of application
Trocoxil is administered to dogs from 12 months of age, orally at a dose of 2 mg of mavacoxib per 1 kg of animal weight before or during meals. Repeatedly apply the drug 2 weeks after the first dose, and then at intervals of 1 month. The course of treatment with Trocoxil should not exceed 7 doses, ie 6.5 months.
The use of Trocoxil is possible not earlier than 24 hours after the last administration of other NSAIDs!
The number of tablets depending on the weight of the animal is shown in the table.
Animal weight (kg) | Number of tablets and dosage (mg) |
3-4 | tablet 6 mg |
5-6 | two tablets of 6 mg |
7-10 | tablet 20 mg |
11-15 | tablet 30 mg |
16-20 | two tablets of 20 mg |
21-23 | 20 mg tablet + 30 mg tablet |
24-30 | two tablets of 30 mg |
31-37 | tablet 75 mg |
38-47 | tablet 95 mg |
48-52 | 30 mg tablet + 75 mg tablet |
53-62 | 30 mg tablet + 95 mg tablet |
63-75 | two tablets of 75 mg |
Omissions should be avoided when administering the next dose of the drug, as this may lead to a decrease in therapeutic efficacy. If one dose is missed, it should be given as soon as possible. Then the interval until the next administration of the drug does not change.
Side effects
Possible: allergic reactions.
In rare cases: as with other NSAIDs, after the use of Trocoxil, there may be decreased appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, apathy, changes in renal biochemical parameters. In this case, you must stop using Trocoxil and consult a veterinarian.
Symptoms of overdose: vomiting, diarrhea. These symptoms occurred when the drug was administered at a dose of 15 mg / kg or more. In case of overdose, symptomatic therapy is performed.
Contraindications to the use of Trocoxil
– animals up to 12 months and / or body weight less than 3 kg;
– peptic ulcer of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT;
– severe renal failure;
– age-related sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Caution should be exercised when prescribing to pregnant animals and during lactation.
Special instructions
In case of allergic reactions, the drug is discontinued and antihistamines or other symptomatic treatment are prescribed.
Co-administration of Trocoxil with other anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids is not allowed.
Personal prevention measures
When using Trocoxil it is necessary to follow the general rules of personal hygiene and safety provided when working with veterinary drugs. When working with the drug is forbidden to drink, smoke and eat. Wash hands with soap after handling. If Trocoxil gets on the skin and mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse them with plenty of tap water.
Storage conditions
The drug should be stored in a closed package of the manufacturer, in a dry, protected from light, away from food and feed at a temperature of 0 ° to 30 ° C. Shelf life – 3 years.
The drug should be stored out of reach of children and animals.
Unused drug with expired expiration date is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.
The drug belongs to drugs that are dispensed without a prescription from a veterinarian.
Manufacturer: Pfizer Italy SR El Via Comercino, Italy. Representative office: Zoetis HPP Corporation (USA).