Overview (Dexamethasone)

  • Indicated for the treatment of primary bovine ketosis and as an anti-inflammatory agent in the bovine and equine species
  • As supportive therapy, it may be used in the management of various rheumatic, allergic, dermatologic, and other diseases known to be responsive to anti-inflammatory corticosteroids
  • May be used intravenously as supportive therapy when an immediate hormonal response is required
  • Synthetic analogue of prednisolone- similar but more potent anti-inflammatory
  • Offers enhanced anti-inflammatory effect compared to older corticosteroids
  • Lower dosage required than that of prednisone and prednisolone
  • Intravenous or intramuscular injection