DESCRIPTION: Carprieve is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits cyclooxygenase activity.
Key Benefits:
Carprieve contains Carprofen, which is useful in: Controlling postoperative pain after soft tissue or orthopedic surgery Relieving osteoarthritis pain and inflammation Reducing fever
Formulated For: For dogs 6 weeks or older.
How is Medication Given?
Daily recommended oral dosage rate for dogs is 2 mg per pound of body weight. Administer the full dose once, or divide to administer two daily doses of 1 mg per pound. To control pain after an operation, administer about 2 hours prior to surgery. These scored tablets allow for half-tablet-increment dosing. To split a tablet in half, place on a hard surface, then press down on either side of the convenient score. Place in your dog's food or hand-feed the chewable, liver-flavored tablet. If your dog will not consume the dose willingly, you may pill it like any other type of tablet. Be sure that your dog receives the full dose. Follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product.
What Results Can I Expect: Benefits of Carprieve:
Easy-to-administer caplets Useful in relieving canine joint and arthritis pain Safe for long-term use
What Form Does Medication Come In? Chewable Tablet
Dose and Administration: Sold in a 60-count or 180-count bottle of tablets in 25, 75, or 100 mg strengths.
Possible Side Effects: Carprieve and other NSAIDs are associated with certain side effects. Familiarize yourself with potential side effects and the clinical signs of drug intolerance. Potential side effects include:
Changes in behavior Seizures Incoordination Lethargy Jaundice (and related yellow eyes, skin, or gums) Anemia (and related pale gums) Increased urination Increased water consumption Dark or tarry stools Diarrhea Vomiting Decreased appetite
Severe side effects may occur without warning, and they can be fatal. Withdraw treatment and pursue veterinarian advice if you notice any signs of intolerance. Most patients recover with recognition of signs, early drug withdrawal, and veterinary treatment. Periodic follow-ups are important during NSAID treatment.
Precautions:
Carprofen can reduce the level of inhaled anesthesia required. Another analgesic should be considered if more pain medication is required after the animal's daily Carprofen dose. Do not use another NSAID for this purpose. When switching from an NSAID to a corticosteroid, or from one NSAID to another, washout times should be considered. Studies have not been conducted to prove whether or not Carprieve may be safely administered concomitantly with similarly protein-bound or metabolized drugs. Drug compatibility must be monitored carefully for patients requiring additional therapy. This includes behavioral, anticonvulsant, or cardiac drugs. Not proven safe for use in animals 6 weeks old or under, pregnant dogs, breeding dogs, or lactating dogs. Not recommended for use in dogs with a bleeding disorder, including Von Willebrand's disease, because the medication has not been proven safe for use in these cases. Dogs who have previously experienced an NSAID-related side effect may experience the same reaction to another NSAID. Safety studies showed that healthy dogs can tolerate as much as 10 times the recommended dose without experiencing renal toxicity or gastrointestinal ulceration. Use caution and consistent monitoring when administering concomitent, potentially nephrotoxic drugs. Do not use this medication with any other anti-inflammatories, such as other NSAID medications or corticosteroids. This can cause gastrointestinal ulcerations or perforations, or other adverse reactions. Sensitivities and reactions vary from one patient to the next. Other potential side effects include renal, hematological, neurological, dermatological, or hepatic effects. Renal toxicity is known to be highest in patients with cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic dysfunction, those who are dehydrated, or those taking concomitant diuretics. This drug is an NSAID. Administering carprofen and drugs in this class can lead to adverse reactions. Gastrointestinal signs are the effects most frequently reported. NSAID treatment can reveal previously occult, undiagnosed diseases. One example is that NSAID treatment can exacerbate underlying renal conditions. To reduce renal complications, parenteral fluids may need to be used during surgery. NSAIDs provide prostaglandin inhibition, which leads to inflammation. It may also inhibit those prostaglandins that maintain normal homeostatic function. For patients with underlying or pre-existing disease, these effects may be more significant. Cyclooxygenase-inhibiting NSAID medications may be associated with gastrointestinal, renal, and hepatic toxicity. This could be because of decreased production of prostaglandin, which forms prostaglandins from arachidonic acid, and inhibited cyclooxygenase enzyme. ONLY use this product on dogs. Never use this product in pregnant or nursing animals or cats. Do not use on dogs that have previously shown a carprofen hypersensitivity. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a dry and cool environment 59- 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).
In Case of Overdose: Contact the nearest emergency pet clinic.
