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Carprofen (marketed as Vetprofen,〔(Vetoquinol USA-Vetoprofen )〕 Rimadyl,〔(Pfizer Animal Health-Rimadyl )〕 Imadyl, quellin, Novox, Imafen and Rovera) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that veterinarians prescribe as a supportive treatment for various conditions. It provides day-to-day treatment for pain and inflammation from arthritis in geriatric dogs, joint pain, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, and other forms of joint deterioration. It is also used to relieve short-term post-operative pain, inflammation, and swelling after spaying, neutering, and other procedures. Carprofen reduces inflammation by inhibition of COX-2 and other sources of inflammatory prostaglandins. This is targeted protection, in that it does not interfere with COX-1 activity. ==Administration== Carprofen is available in the USA in 25, 75 and 100 mg tablets (given with food or fed directly to the animal), and in injectable form.〔http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/rimadyl.html〕 In the UK, it is available in 20, 50 and 100 mg tablets. The usual dosage is 4.4 mg per kilogram (2.0 mg/lb) daily.〔(Rimadyl Dosage Chart ) Retrieved 2011-10-11.〕 In Australia, carprofen is marketed as Norocarp or Tergive Injection. Norocarp is available in 20 mg and 50 mg tablets or Norophen in injectable liquid at 5.0% w/v, for cattle and canines.〔(Norbrook Pharmaceuticals Worldwide - Australia )〕 Carprofen is also marketed in many Latin-American (and some Asian and African countries) as Carprodyl in 25 mg and 100 mg tablets for canines and Carprobay in 20 mg and 50 mg tablets for dogs.〔(Agrovet Market Animal Health - Peru )〕 Carprofen is sometimes divided between morning and evening doses. It is administered two hours before surgery for post-operative pain. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「carprofen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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