Abstract
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents and are arguably the most commonly used class of drugs in equine medicine. This article provides a brief review of the mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, pharmacokinetics, and adverse effects associated with their use in horses. The use of COX-2 selective NSAIDs in veterinary medicine has increased over the past several years and special emphasis is given to the use of these drugs in horses. A brief discussion of the use of NSAIDs in performance horses is also included.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2017 |
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Keywords
- Analgesia
- Anti-inflammatory
- Horses
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Equine
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use in Horses. / Knych, Heather K.
In: Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice, Vol. 33, No. 1, 01.04.2017, p. 1-15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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