Subcutaneous and orally self-administered high-dose carprofen in male and female mice: pharmacokinetics, tolerability and impact on cage-side pain indicators
Abstract:Surgical interventions in mice are prerequisite in various research fields and require appropriate pain relief, not only to ensure animal welfare but also to avoid influence of pain on research findings. Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is commonly used as an analgesic for interventions inducing mild to moderate pain in animals. Despite its frequent use also in laboratory rodents, data on pharmacokinetics and side effects, and on its potential impact on behavioral pain indicators are ra… Show more
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