Vedaprofen therapy in cats with upper respiratory tract infection or following ovariohysterectomy

Abstract

Vedaprofen produced a clinically relevant reduction in body temperature and a more rapid return to normality in cats with upper respiratory tract disease. Vedaprofen treatment also resulted in more rapid recovery, presumably through the relief of pain and inflammation, in cats that had undergone soft tissue surgery.

Evaluating the effects of 14‐day oral vedaprofen and tolfenamic acid treatment on renal function, hematological and biochemical profiles in healthy cats

“…, 2007). However, recent studies have shown the use of vedaprofen to treat cats with upper respiratory tract disease at the recommended dose period is highly effective and does not cause observable adverse effects (Lopez et al. , 2007).…”

“…Although the usage, safety and efficacy of new NSAIDs have already been reported in dogs, there have been a number of studies that describe adverse effects when using these drugs in cats (Lascelles et al, 2007). However, recent studies have shown the use of vedaprofen to treat cats with upper respiratory tract disease at the recommended dose period is highly effective and does not cause observable adverse effects (Lopez et al, 2007). Tolfenamic acid has also been used to suppress inflammation in respiratory tract infections, relieve postoperative pain after ovariohysterectomy, and control fever in cats.…”

“…Although vedaprofen is not licensed for use in cats, many studies have already reported its efficacy in this species. The current recommended dose in cats is 0.5 mg/kg PO once daily (Robertson & Taylor, 2004; Lopez et al. , 2007; Brondani et al.…”

Analgesic efficacy of perioperative use of vedaprofen, tramadol or their combination in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy

“…10,11 Few studies have looked at prolonged postoperative analgesic treatment. 12,13 Vedaprofen is a preferential cyclo-oxygenase-2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) inhibitor in dogs. 14 It is an effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic in this species for treating musculoskeletal pain.…”

Pain management in cat

“…Η μετεγχειρητική χορήγηση της, μετά από επέμβαση ωοθηκυστερεκτομής σε δόση 0,5 mg/kg μία φορά ημερησίως για τρεις συνεχόμενες ημέρες, εί χε ικανοποιητικό αναλγητικό αποτέλεσμα χωρίς την εμφάνιση παρενεργειών, συμφωνά με τους ιδιοκτήτες των ζώων, οι οποίοι ήλεγχαν την ποιότητα της προκα λούμενης αναλγησίας (Lopez et al 2007). …”