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) |
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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 |
Keywords
- Analgesia
- Anti-inflammatory
- Horses
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Equine