Карпрофен

Описание

Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used in animals to combat pain and inflammation, particularly as associated with osteoarthritis. Like many NSAIDs, carprofen inhibits both cyclooxygenases COX-1 and COX-2 (IC₅₀s = 22.3 and 3.9 μM, respectively). It also inhibits fatty acid amide hydrolase (IC₅₀ = 74 μM), blocking the metabolism of the cannabinoid receptor ligand, arachidonoyl ethanolamide .

Химические свойства

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Использование

Carprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory that is used by veterinarians for the relief of arthritic systems in dogs. It can be used for joint pain or post operative inflammation. Carprofen, is al so used for the relief from pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia and other joint issues.

Определение

ChEBI: Propanoic acid in which one of the methylene hydrogens is substituted by a 6-chloro-9H-carbazol-2-yl group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is no longer used in human medicine but is still used for treatment of arthritis in elderly dogs.

Побочные эффекты

Common side effects of Carprofeng in dogs include vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, constipation, behavioural changes; and in severe cases, black stools, gastrointestinal ulcers and gastrointestinal haemorrhage, jaundice, skin changes, involuntary muscle movements, and kidney damage (increased thirst, increased urination, and refusal to eat).