Has anyone ever heard of this drug??

[Hudsons~Mom]

Hudsons vet is thinking about starting him on a new drug...I dont know if IT is new but it will be new for him.

All I know it is an injection that is given once a week for the first four weeks then once a month for the next three months...then it is we will see how things go thing. The first injection is given by the vet...the next ones will be given by me.

The drug is called...Carthophen Vet...she gave me a print out on it...but it is all pretty much in greek.

For his first 8 injections it will cost me $150.00.

Any info would be great...my baby needs help.

[Dax]

See this...

http://www.kvh.com.au/Cartrophen%20Vet.html

[Hudsons~Mom]

Did you read that Dagmar? What do you think...should I give it a shot...no pun intended.

[Dax]

Here is another link
http://www.arthritis.au.com/DMOAD.2006.FINAL.pdf

Sounds great. It slows down the arthritis instead of just treating pain. 80% of dogs responded ... Sounds pretty good to me.

I may ask my vet for it for Dax

[fairlight]

Wait HM....do you get these from the vet? You may be able to get them a lot cheaper with Petmeds.com check it out.

[EmmaGirl]

Sounds like a good thing to try. Though all meds have their 'draw-backs' this ones sounds quite promising. How long has it been in the market?

[gsdlover]

Hi, found cartrophen vet on petmeds.co.uk they do post overseas but might give you an idea, I might ask my vet about this for my bernese rather than rymadyl. note on petmeds is as follows....
Cartrophen Vet Injection

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A Prescription is required for this item if being bought in the UK. Your vet must legally write you one for free and if you ask for a repeat prescription, it can be used for up to 6 months. For more info and to use our blank prescription form, click here
Cartrophen Vet is indicated for the treatment of lameness and pain of osteoarthritis (non-infectious arthrosis) and related musculoskeletal disorders in the dog.

Dosage

3 mg Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium/kg bodyweight on four occasions, with an interval of 5–7 days.

Administration

By aseptic subcutaneous injection only of 0.3 ml Cartrophen Vet/10 kg bodyweight. For accurate dosing use must be made of an insulin-type syringe.

Do not exceed the standard dose.

Store upright in a refrigerator (2-8°C). Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the contents within 28 days.

Discard unused material. Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

When the container is broached (opened) for the first time, using the in-use shelf life which is specified on this package insert, the date on which any product remaining in the container should be discarded should be worked out. The discard date should be written in the space provided on the carton.



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[AtomicSkies]

isnt that what deb is giving miko?...im prolly totally wrong and no help at all lol

[weezyNollie]

This reminds me of Adequan injections. Similiar idea. Hope it works.