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Mexidol for cats is used to treat circulatory disorders in the brain. The drug Mexidol-Vet is used in veterinary medicine very often when preparing an animal for surgery and after it, so that the state of anesthesia does not provoke complications. This veterinary drug has no analogues, and it is very difficult to replace it with any drug used for humans.
The purpose of the drug is to restore cerebral circulation after injuries, infectious lesions and long-term anesthesia. Mexidol-veta is produced in the form of an injection solution or tablets. It's easier to give your dog tablets. Feeding them to a cat is always difficult, so in therapy they mainly use the drug in the form of injections.
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Composition and release form of the drug Mexidol-Vet
The medicine Mexidol-Vet was developed by NPK Pharmasoft LLC (Russia), and is produced by ZiO Zdorovye CJSC (Russia). Mexidol-Vet is presented in the following dosage forms:
- tablets for oral administration;
Mexidol-Vet is available in both ampoules and tablets, which makes its use convenient
- injection.
Tablet form
Mexidol Vet tablets are scored to facilitate dividing, their color is white, light cream coloring is allowed. The tablet form of Mexidol-Vet has two dosages of the active substance and different weights: 250 and 300 mg.
Tablets are packed in 10 pieces in aluminum-polymer blisters; 1 to 5 blisters are placed in a cardboard package, providing them with instructions on the use of the product.
Mexidol-Vet tablets are packaged in blisters of 10 pieces
Mexidol-Vet tablets contain:
- active ingredient: ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate - 50 mg per 250 mg tablet / 125 mg per 300 mg tablet;
- excipients: lactose - up to 250 mg / 33 mg;
- medium molecular weight povidone - 11.3 mg / 15 mg;
- crospovidone - 5 mg / 6 mg;
- colloidal silicon dioxide - 5 mg / 6 mg;
- magnesium stearate - 2.5 mg / 3 mg;
- microcrystalline cellulose - 45.2 mg / up to 300 mg.
Injection
Solution for injection is a colorless liquid characterized by transparency; a light yellow tint is also acceptable. The solution has two concentrations:
- 25 mg/ml - packaged in 1 ml containers;
- 50 mg/ml - packaged in 2 ml and 5 ml containers.
Containers for packaging the injection solution are represented by glass ampoules, as well as glass or plastic bottles, sealed with rubber stoppers, which are reinforced with aluminum caps.
Mexidol-Vet for injection is packaged in glass ampoules
Ampoules or bottles are placed in 5 pieces in polymer packages with cells. One polymer package containing 5 ml packages is placed in a cardboard box and supplemented with instructions on the use of the product. Polymer packages with cells containing 1 ml and 2 ml packages are placed in two cardboard boxes, also provided with an annotation.
Composition of the solution for injection of the drug Mexidol-Vet
1 ml of solution for injection contains:
- ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate - 25 mg or 50 mg;
- water for injection - up to 1 ml.
How Mexidol-Vet works
Mexidol-Vet realizes its effects through the following mechanisms of action:
- when there is a lack of oxygen in the cells, it enhances the process of glucose uptake by cells, and also prevents a decrease in its uptake in conditions of oxygen deficiency;
- activates energy production inside cells;
- slows down the formation of free radicals - substances that damage cells;
- improves impulse conduction in nerve cells and fibers.
Effects of the drug Mexidol-Vet:
- Antioxidant: slows down processes leading to the formation of free radicals;
- prevents damage to cells and tissues by free radicals.
- increases the body's resistance to conditions associated with a lack of oxygen: shock - acute insufficiency of peripheral blood supply caused by excessive exposure to an aggressive factor;
- reduces the permeability of cell membranes to ions, especially sodium and potassium;
Mexidol-Vet, when taken orally in the form of tablets, easily passes into the blood from the lumen of the digestive system; When administered by injection, it is well distributed throughout the body. The drug is excreted by the kidneys. The tablet form of Mexidol-Vet is defined as a low-hazard compound in terms of the level of danger of its effect on warm-blooded organisms; injection form - as a compound with moderate danger.
Mexidol-Vet is not characterized by:
- local irritant effect;
- cumulative effect - does not accumulate in tissues and organs;
- embryotoxic effect - does not have a damaging effect on the embryo, leading to termination of pregnancy in the early stages;
- teratogenic effect, causing the formation of gross malformations in the fetus.
Video: instructions for the drug Mexidol-Vet
Indications
In the process of many scientific studies under the leadership of the candidate of veterinary sciences Voloshin E. A. it was possible to prove the effectiveness and safety of using the drug Mexidol in the treatment of such pathological conditions in kittens as:
- Acute form of damage to the myocardium and lungs. The drug prevents disturbances in the blood circulation process in the body and in the functioning of the nervous system.
- Closed-type traumatic brain injury. Mexidol prevents the occurrence of severe consequences.
- Dermatological pathologies. Improves the movement of blood fluid throughout the body.
- Epilepsy. Reduces the frequency of attacks and generally improves the condition of a sick cat.
- Stroke. Speeds up your pet's recovery.
- Serious stressful experiences. Calms, increases endurance of the cat's body and improves blood circulation through the cerebral vascular system.
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Diseases for which Mexidol-Vet is prescribed
Indications for use of the drug Mexidol-Vet are:
- The presence of decompensation of cardiac function or cardiopulmonary failure, occurring acutely or chronically.
- Preventing complications during and after anesthesia.
- Toxic effects caused by acute purulent infectious lesions: purulent peritonitis - inflammation of the peritoneum provoked by pyogenic microflora;
- purulent pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas with the participation of pyogenic microbes.
- dermatitis, including those resulting from insufficient blood supply to the skin;
- transportation;
In stressful situations, for example, when moving, you can use Mexidol-Vet
- neurodermatitis - skin diseases that occur as allergic dermatitis and occur against the background of impaired innervation;
When is it used?
Experts recommend using it in addition to the main treatment. But for what diseases did the medicine show maximum effectiveness? It has proven itself best in the treatment of cardiac and pulmonary pathologies, when the risk of developing severe forms of hypoxia is too great. There are other indications for use.
For example, Mexidol can be successfully used in the preoperative or postoperative period, especially when general anesthesia is planned (or has already been used). The medicine in this case also helps to avoid many serious complications. But this is not the entire list of possible prescriptions.
Thus, in practice it has been found that in cats suffering from long-term non-healing trophic ulcers, atopic dermatitis and other pathologies of the skin, accompanied by the formation of long-term non-healing defects, the use of Mexidol gives an excellent effect. Veterinarians say that the likelihood of successful treatment in a short time increases by 40-53%. The exact numbers depend both on the general condition of the animal and on its gender, age, weight and breed.
How to use the product correctly
When prescribing Mexidol-Vet, the doctor prescribes its dosage and duration of treatment, assessing the nature and characteristics of the course of the disease.
The dose and duration of treatment with Mexidol-Vet is determined by the attending physician individually for each pet.
No differences in action have been described either during the initial use of Mexidol-Vet or when stopping it. If one or more doses of the drug are missed, it should be administered as early as possible without changing the prescribed dosage or treatment regimen.
How to use Mexidol-Vet tablets
The tablets are given to the pet after meals. The dosage of the medicine is carried out depending on the nature of the disease and the type of its course: at the height of the disease, 10–15 mg per kg per day is prescribed, reducing the dose to 5–7.5 mg per kg per day when improvement is achieved.
Also, dosage depends on the type of disease:
- for the treatment of heart or pulmonary heart failure, a dose of 10–15 mg per kg per day is prescribed, divided into 2–3 doses, for a course of 10 days, then the dose is reduced by half and treatment is continued for another two weeks;
- for the treatment of chronic diseases, a dose of 5–7.5 mg per kg per day is used, divided into 2 doses, in this case treatment in courses of 3 weeks is recommended; carry out up to 4 courses of therapy per year;
- to prevent the occurrence of complications during anesthesia, as well as after it, Mexidol-Vet is started to be used 2-3 days before the operation and continues for 2-3 days after it, using it twice a day;
- when transporting and participating in exhibitions, the drug is prescribed at a dose of 5–7.5 mg per kg per day, divided into 2–3 doses, for a course of 3–5 days;
- for the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases in elderly pets, Mexidol-Vet is used at a dose of 5 mg per kg twice a day for a course of two weeks to a month; repeating the course of therapy is possible after 3–4 months.
Mexidol-Vet is an over-the-counter drug, but only a veterinarian can correctly diagnose and select the optimal dose, as well as the duration of treatment.
Video: Mexidol-Vet to reduce stress in animals
How to use injection solution
The solution can be used either as an injection into the muscle or injected into a vein. To administer into a vein, it is necessary to dilute the Mexidol-Vet solution, reducing its concentration by half or more. For dilution, sterile water in ampoules or saline solution is usually used.
In addition to intravenous injections, Mexidol-Vet can be administered intramuscularly, which is very convenient at home
The prescribed dose is determined by the pet’s condition:
- at the height of the disease, 10–15 mg per kg is prescribed, reducing to 5 m per kg when positive dynamics are achieved, the duration of treatment is from 5 days to 2 weeks;
- to prevent complications of surgical anesthesia, as well as after it, Mexidol-Vet is started 3 days before surgery and continued for the first 3 days of the postoperative period at a dose of 10–15 mg per kg twice a day;
- for long-term operations, Mexidol-Vet is administered directly during surgery at a dose of 20 mg per kg, divided into several administrations;
- for the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases, elderly pets are prescribed a dose of 10 mg per kg twice a day for a course of 5–7 days, using the intramuscular route of administration of the drug; the course of therapy is repeated after 3–4 months.
How to use Mexidol-Vet during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in kittens
Mexidol-Vet is characterized by safety, therefore its use during pregnancy and breastfeeding in cats is allowed, and treatment with the drug must occur under the supervision of a veterinarian. Treatment of kittens up to two months of age with Mexidol-Vet is also supervised by a veterinarian.
Mexidol-Vet is used in pregnant and lactating cats, as well as in kittens up to 2 months only under the supervision of a veterinarian
Instructions for use
It is necessary to give a kitten tablets or give an injection of Mexidol only according to indications and in accordance with the therapeutic regimen prescribed by a veterinarian. The doctor will determine the required dosage form of the medication and the amount of medication administered. The dosage depends on the stage of the disease and the weight of the pet.
Chronic pathologies in animals are corrected with this drug every quarter of the year.
According to the official instructions, Mexidol injections are administered at the rate of 15 mg of medication per 1 kg of cat weight. Duration of treatment is 5-15 days. Tablets are prescribed in the same way, 15 mg per kilogram of purring body weight. The duration of treatment for heart and lung diseases is up to 14 days; if it is necessary to prevent stress disorders, then it is enough to drink tablets of 5 milligrams per 1 kg of weight for 5 days. To maintain a furry with chronic diseases, Mexidol is used for 3 weeks, repeating the course every 3 months. The amount of medication is determined by the veterinarian individually for each cat, depending on the diagnosis and age.
If the doses and duration of treatment are followed, Mexidol is well tolerated by cats and does not cause side effects.
Contraindications and side effects
Contraindications:
- acute liver failure;
- acute kidney failure;
- allergy to Mexidol-Vet.
There are no side effects from the use of Mexidol-Vet in accordance with its instructions. In case of overdose, in some cases drowsiness develops, which requires temporary withdrawal of the drug; the condition is treated symptomatically if the need arises.
Drug-drug interactions
Interdrug interactions are not described in the instructions. Mexidol-Vet can be included in multicomponent drug therapy regimens.
Storage conditions
In order for the medicine to last longer, it must be stored correctly. Room temperature is considered optimal. The drug should not be placed in the refrigerator. It should be borne in mind that the presence of pets in the house requires more careful concealment of substances that can be harmful. The same can be said if there are small children in the house. The storage location should be well ventilated and protected from the sun. From the date of production, Mexidol-Vet can be used for three years. After this period, it is recommended to discard the medicine.
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Approximate cost and existing analogues
An analogue of Mexidol-Vet is the human medicine Mexidol; but it is imperative to take into account that Mexidol-Vet was created specifically for use in animals, and it should be given preference when it comes to use in the treatment of cats.
Table: approximate cost of the drug Mexidol-Vet
| Release form | Price, rub |
| Solution for injection 2.5% 1 ml No. 10 | 355 |
| Solution for injection 5% 2 ml No. 10 | 520 |
| Tablets 50 mg No. 20 | 295 |
| Tablets 125 mg No. 20 | 359 |
Reviews of the drug from cat owners
Mexidol was prescribed to our animals for traumatic brain injuries, strokes, epilepsy, poisoning and pancreatitis. What I remembered offhand. All diagnoses are more than serious and the use of this drug was justified.
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The cat is 11 years old (Persian)... He lost his appetite and began to lose a lot of weight. At the veterinary clinic they drove away the worms, it was very difficult for me... Now we have been prescribed Mexidol Vet intramuscularly at 0.4. It is clear that the injections are very painful: it is clear that immediately after the injection the cat falls on its hind legs.
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pharmachologic effect
The medicine has a large number of positive reviews among breeders and specialists. First of all, this drug is prescribed for pathologies and diseases associated with insufficient saturation of the tissues of the animal’s body with oxygen. After suffering the shock of moving, heavy physical exertion, or a scheduled operation using anesthesia, medicine is vital for the animal. Pets bounce back much faster and regain their strength. With a normal supply of oxygen to all organs, the likelihood that a pet will live a long and happy life increases.
