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Meloxicam Injectable

Metacam Injectable

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Musculoskeletal

Routes

SCIV

Indications

inflammationPainPerioperative pain

Mechanism of Action

Injectable preferential COX-2 inhibitor for acute pain and inflammation. Single injection for perioperative use.

Side effects & warnings

Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.

Species with Meloxicam Injectable dosing data (5 dose rules)

African Grey ParrotBall PythonBearded DragonGuinea PigRabbit (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Moderate×3Weak×1Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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