Description

Analgin for horses is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic medication that contains metamizole sodium (also known as dipyrone). It is used in both human and veterinary medicine to relieve pain and reduce fever. Here’s an overview of its properties and uses:

• Active Ingredient: Metamizole sodium
• Class: Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic
• Spectrum: Effective for mild to moderate pain relief and for lowering fever.
• Uses: Commonly used in veterinary medicine for pain management and as an antipyretic in animals. It can be administer for various conditions, such as postoperative pain, colic in horses, and fever due to infections.
• Administration: Typically administered via injection (intravenous or intramuscular) but can also be given orally in some formulations.

Dosage

The dosage varies based on the animal species, weight, and condition being treated; veterinary guidance is crucial for determining the correct dosage and administration route.
• Precautions: Use with caution in animals with known hypersensitivity to metamizole or those with liver or kidney disease. It is important to monitor for potential side effects, including gastrointestinal disturbances or allergic reactions. Some countries have restrictions on the use of metamizole in food-producing animals due to safety concerns.

Analgin is value for its effectiveness in managing pain and fever in veterinary medicine. Providing relief for various conditions in animals. Always consult a veterinarian for proper usage and dosage recommendations.

Pharmacological Action

Analgin 30% is an injectable solution featuring Metamizole, a pyrazolone group antipyretic with potent analgesic, antipyretic (fever-reducing), anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, and spasmolytic properties. It is particularly effective at reducing inflammatory edema, alleviating pain, and controlling spasms in various animal species without suppressing intestinal peristalsis.

Metamizole works by hydrolyzing into its active metabolite, 4-methylaminoantipyrin, when administered, either orally or through injection. The compound further metabolizes in the liver, resulting in high bioavailability and efficient pain and spasm relief.

Indications
Analgin 30% is indicate as a spasmolytic in large ruminants, horses, pigs, dogs, and cats. Commonly used for:

• Gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g., colic, meteorism, constipation)
• Pain management in conditions such as neuritis, rheumatic pain, and muscular spasms
• Birth-related cervical spasms, esophageal obstruction, and urinary or biliary tract pain
• Calming irritable animals before procedures such as stomach lavage

Contraindications
Avoid simultaneous use with chlorpromazine, barbiturates, or phenylbutazone. It is not recommend for lactating dairy animals or pregnant animals nearing parturition whose milk may be consume by humans.

Mode of Administration
Administer intramuscularly or deeply intravenously. When given intramuscularly, it is best to split the dose among multiple injection sites to reduce potential tissue irritation. Strict sterility is require for all injections.