While Polyglycan is approved for equine use, it is not approved for intravenous administration. However, it is often administered by that route rather than intramuscularly. Click to see full answer.
Can Polyglycan be given intravenous?
Anecdotal evidence suggests that Polyglycan, which is similar in composition to Legend and Adequan, may be given intravenously in situations where these two patented products might be used.
Can you use polyglycan on horses?
In addition to using Polyglycan in racing athletes and sport horses, I routinely recommend its use in weanlings and yearlings with synovitis and joint effusions that are the result of osteochondrosis lesions. I also frequently administer Polyglycan in foals undergoing treatment for septic arthritis.
When did you start using Polyglycan?
"I began using Polyglycan in a clinical setting over 10 years ago, initially as a post-surgical lavage following arthroscopic surgery. Soon afterward I began routine administration on a weekly or bi-weekly basis on athletes with musculoskeletal maintenance issues as well as young developing horses with developmental orthopedic disease.
What is Polyglycan sterile solution used for?
Polyglycan Sterile Solution is used for post-surgical lavage of synovial compartments of joints. It is designed to replace synovial fluid lost during surgery and helps maintain the homeostatic environment of the joint. As a lavage prior to surgical closure of the joint space, Polyglycan assists in normalization of the joint.
How often do you give Polyglycan to horses?
I administer Polyglycan during and after joint surgery (arthroscopy or arthrotomy), and the horses are administered Polyglycan weekly for, at least, 4 weeks after surgery, if financially feasible. A large part of my practice is arthroscopic removal of OCD lesions and chip fractures in Thoroughbred yearlings.
What does Polyglycan do for horses?
Polyglycan is a medical device – it achieves therapeutic effect by mimicking the physical properties of equine synovial fluid. The mechanical lubrication and cushioning provided by Polyglycan helps by protecting the joint in a non-chemical/non-metabolic manner.
Is Polyglycan the same as Adequan?
Polyglycan is sometimes called a generic form of Adequan and Legend combined, which is totally incorrect. Polyglycan has not been approved for injectable use in horses and it does not contain the same chemical as Adequan. Also, there are no studies showing it to be effective or safe for injection in horses.
What is Polyglycan injection for dogs?
Polyglycan-SA is a prescription medication for dogs that helps replace joint fluid. Your veterinarian may prescribe this medication if your dog has recently had joint surgery. It contains hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfates, and glucosamine solution to help maintain the joint and replenish lost fluid.
How is Polyglycan administered to horses?
Independently, sodium hyaluronate has been intravenously administered, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans have been intramuscularly administered and both have been directly injected into joints of horses.
Is Polyglycan an IV?
Polyglycan: This is a mixture of HA, sodium chondroitin sulfate and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. It has been used IV (off-label) by 60% of veterinarians, IM by 18% and IA (also off-label) by 22%. IA administration can improve lameness.
Is Polyglycan FDA approved?
Polyglycan Sterile Solution is FDA-approved for use in horses and is a prescription drug restricted to use by or on the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Can Adequan be given subcutaneously?
Adequan is given as an injection either in the muscle or under the skin (subcutaneously). The dose is tapered down from twice weekly initially, to once monthly.
How do you administer Adequan?
Administer twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections) at approved dosage of 2 mg/lb body weight (0.02 mL/lb or 1 mL/50 lb) by intramuscular (IM) injection only. Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen. Do not mix Adequan® Canine with other drugs or solvents.
What is the new injection for dogs with arthritis?
LIBRELA – A unique new treatment for arthritis in dogs! But now there is a new very specialised monoclonal antibody given as a monthly injection called LIBRELA – this targets the pain receptors in the nerve itself-nerve growth factor NGF.
Can I give my dog Adequan injections?
Adequan® Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is the only FDA-approved disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) for use in dogs and is recommended for intramuscular injection for the control of signs associated with non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic arthritis of canine synovial joints.
Where is Adequan injected in dogs?
muscleHow Are Adequan Injections Given? Adequan is a solution that is injected into a dog's muscle. The recommended treatment schedule is one injection every 3 or 4 days for a total of eight injections. Generally, injections are given by your veterinarian during an outpatient visit.