Cartrophen Vet Injection 10ml (single pack)
Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium is a semi-synthetic polymer with a mean molecular weight of 4000 Daltons, with anti-inflammatory activity, and modulating effects on cartilage and synovial metabolism and an affinity for cartilage. In addition, it has fibrinolytic, lipolytic and mild anti-coagulant activities.... Read more
Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium is a semi-synthetic polymer with a mean molecular weight of 4000 Daltons, with anti-inflammatory activity, and modulating effects on cartilage and synovial metabolism and an affinity for cartilage. In addition, it has fibrinolytic, lipolytic and mild anti-coagulant activities. The therapeutic activity of the product arises from the action of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium on the underlying pathological processes of osteoarthritis (disease modifying osteoarthritis drug or DMOAD) and results in analgesic and regenerative effects. Cartrophen Vet has been shown to produce equal improvement in the clinical signs of osteoarthritis when compared to the NSAID, carprofen.
Cartrophen Vet is indicated for the treatment of lameness and pain of osteoarthritis (non-infectious arthrosis) and related musculoskeletal disorders in the dog.
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Product Description
About Cartrophen Vet Injection 10ml (single pack)
Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium is a semi-synthetic polymer with a mean molecular weight of 4000 Daltons, with anti-inflammatory activity, and modulating effects on cartilage and synovial metabolism and an affinity for cartilage. In addition, it has fibrinolytic, lipolytic and mild anti-coagulant activities. The therapeutic activity of the product arises from the action of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium on the underlying pathological processes of osteoarthritis (disease modifying osteoarthritis drug or DMOAD) and results in analgesic and regenerative effects. Cartrophen Vet has been shown to produce equal improvement in the clinical signs of osteoarthritis when compared to the NSAID, carprofen.
Cartrophen Vet is indicated for the treatment of lameness and pain of osteoarthritis (non-infectious arthrosis) and related musculoskeletal disorders in the dog.
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Directions For Use
Directions for Use
Dosage
3 mg Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium/kg bodyweight on four occasions, with an interval of 5?7 days.
Administration
By aseptic subcutaneous injection only of 0.3 ml Cartrophen Vet/10 kg bodyweight. For accurate dosing use must be made of an insulin-type syringe.
Active Ingredient
Cartrophen Vet Injection 10ml (single pack) ingredients
A clear colourless to slightly yellow aqueous solution for subcutaneous administration. Each ml contains:
100 mg Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium
0.01 ml Benzyl Alcohol
Side Effects
Side effects of Cartrophen Vet Injection 10ml (single pack)
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Cartrophen Vet is contra-indicated for the treatment of septic arthritis. In this case, appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be instigated.
Cartrophen Vet has an effect on blood coagulation due to its fibrinolytic activity that lasts for up to 6?8 hours after administration. This is of no clinical significance in the normal dog.
Do not use in dogs with uncontrolled bleeding, trauma, infection, advanced liver or kidney impairment and cancer, especially haemangiosarcoma. It has been reported that a dog which had suffered pulmonary lacerations twelve months previously had severe pulmonary bleeding after an injection of Cartrophen Vet. Use with caution in dogs with a history of pulmonary lacerations.
Rarely, reaction to the injection may occur within 24 hours in an apparently healthy animal. In these circumstances treatment should be discontinued and symptomatic relief given. Because of the fibrinolytic action of Cartrophen Vet, the possibility of internal bleeding from a tumour or vascular abnormality should be considered and appropriate therapeutic action taken. It is recommended that the PCV and capillary filling time should be monitored.
NSAIDs and in particular aspirin should not be used in combination with Cartrophen Vet as they may affect thrombocyte adhesion and potentiate the anticoagulant activity of Cartrophen Vet. Corticosteroids have been shown to be antagonistic to a number of actions of Cartrophen Vet. Furthermore, use of anti-inflammatory drugs may result in a premature increase in the dog's activity which may interfere with the disease-modifying activity of Cartrophen Vet.
Do not use concurrently with steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including aspirin and phenylbutazone, or within 24 hours of such administration.
Occasional emesis may occur following injection.
Additional Data
Cartrophen Vet Injection 10ml (single pack) specification
| Specification: | Detail: |
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| Pack Size: | single pack |
| Brands: | Forte Healthcare |
| Product Form: | injection |
| External Link: | http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/arthropharm_%28europe%29_limited/documents/S3356.html |
| Strength/Size: | 10ml |
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Q & A
- Q. I reside in South Africa. My two 14 yr old Yorkies have been on Cartrophen Vet. The treatment has been extreamly sucessful. This product has been discontinued in our country. Would it be possible for me to purchase the medication from you?
- A.
As the product has been discontinued, you would need to get an official Special Import License from your government's Veterinary medicines department before we could ship it to you. You would also need a prescription signed by a vet who is registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in London.
If you have this documentation, then yes, we can supply you.
David Harris BVSc MRCVS
MyVetMeds
