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Locovetic 3% Injection:  Contra-indications, warnings, etc
 
 
Locovetic 3% Injection
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
For animal treatment only. Do not administer intravenously, epidurally or intra-articularly. Not to be used to produce complete ring block of an extremity because of the danger of ischaemic necrosis. Not to be used in animals known to be hypersensitive to any of the active ingredients.
Undesirable effects
Early signs of toxicity include convulsions and other signs of CNS disturbance. These may be treated by the use of short acting barbiturates or muscle relaxants. Terminal signs of toxicity consist of respiratory depression and circulatory collapse. Appropriate therapy, including artificial respiration should be applied. Changes in coat colour at the site of injection have been reported in horses. Use with caution for lower limb block in horses due to risk of ischaemia.
Use during pregnancy and lactation:
No specific studies have been conducted with the product in pregnant or lactating animals.
Interactions with other medications: None known.
Withdrawal periods
Horse meat: zero days.
           
 
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  Date updated: 18 May 2005