Dexapower -50mL

Dexapower is a potent, fast-acting veterinary corticosteroid formulated with dexamethasone sodium phosphate, it is a dexamethasone formulation commonly used for its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and gluconeogenetic actions in various animal species.

Active Ingredient: Dexamethasone (typically 2mg per mL).

Benefits:

• Rapid Action: It provides almost immediate relief from acute inflammation, making it highly effective for emergency use.
• High Potency: It is a synthetic glucocorticoid that is significantly more potent than natural cortisol or prednisolone.
• Versatility: Used across multiple species, it treats everything from arthritic joint pain to severe respiratory distress and skin allergies.

Administration & Safety

• Usage Restrictions: It is a prescription-only medication that must be administered by, or strictly on the order of, a licensed veterinarian.
• Method: Administered via intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection. The water-soluble formula ensures a rapid onset of action, often providing relief within a few hours.
• Side Effects: Potential side effects associated with steroid use include increased thirst, temporary reduction in milk production, delayed wound healing, and immunosuppression.
• Contraindications: It should generally not be given to pregnant animals (unless inducing parturition is the goal) or animals with active fungal infections, osteoporosis, or kidney issues.