Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
meloxicam (UNII: VG2QF83CGL) (meloxicam - UNII:VG2QF83CGL)
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Cats: For the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration when administered prior to surgery. Cats with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive Alloxate 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection. Additional doses of meloxicam or other NSAIDs in cats are contraindicated, as no safe dosage for repeated NSAID administration has been established (See Animal Safety). Do not use meloxicam in cats with pre-existing renal dysfunction. Dogs: Alloxate™ (meloxicam) 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection is indicated in dogs for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Dogs with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive Alloxate 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection.
Alloxate 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection: 10 mL and 20 mL vial Alloxate 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection: 10 mL and 20 mL vial Made in the UK. Manufactured For: Aspen Veterinary Resources® , LTD. Liberty, MO 64068 www.pivetalvet.com P235NB Rev. 08/21 Alloxate™ is a trademark of Aspen Veterinary Resources® , LTD. Pivetal™ is a trademark, or registered trademark, of Aspen Veterinary Resources® , LTD. All rights reserved. 653974I03
Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application
ALLOXATE- MELOXICAM INJECTION, SOLUTION ASPEN VETERINARY RESOURCES ---------- PACKAGE INSERT FOR CATS Approved by FDA under ANADA # 200-491 ALLOXATE™ (MELOXICAM) 5 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for use in dogs and cats only. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. WARNING: REPEATED USE OF MELOXICAM IN CATS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH ACUTE RENAL FAILURE AND DEATH. DO NOT ADMINISTER ADDITIONAL INJECTABLE OR ORAL MELOXICAM TO CATS. SEE CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, AND PRECAUTIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION. DESCRIPTION: Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class. Each mL of this sterile product for injection contains meloxicam 5.0 mg, alcohol 15%, glycofurol 10%, poloxamer 188 5%, sodium chloride 0.6%, glycine 0.5% and meglumine 0.3%, in water for injection, pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. INDICATIONS: CATS: For the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration when administered prior to surgery. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risk of Alloxate and other treatment options before deciding to use Alloxate. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual response. CATS: Administer A SINGLE, ONE-TIME SUBCUTANEOUS DOSE of Alloxate™ 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection to cats at a dose of 0.14 mg/lb (0.3 mg/kg) body weight. USE OF ADDITIONAL MELOXICAM OR OTHER NSAIDS IS CONTRAINDICATED. (SEE CONTRAINDICATIONS). To ensure accuracy of dosing, the use of a 1 mL graduated syringe is recommended. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Cats with known hypersensitivity to meloxicam should not receive Alloxate 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection. Additional doses of meloxicam or other NSAIDs in cats are contraindicated, as no safe dosage for repeated NSAID administration has been established (SEE ANIMAL SAFETY). DO NOT USE MELOXICAM IN CATS WITH PRE- EXISTING RENAL Read the complete document