I been using this drug for a while and my vial is due to expire soon. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can get more Banamine ( Flumeglumine) ?? Thanks in advance.
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I been using this drug for a while and my vial is due to expire soon. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can get more Banamine ( Flumeglumine) ?? Thanks in advance.
Where did you get the first batch you had?
Banamine (Flunixin meglumine) is in the same class of drug as Rimadyl (Carprofen), both are non-steroidal anti-Inflamatory drugs (NSAIDs ) designed for pain relief. For those who have never heard of these drugs, the dosage for Banamine = 0.5 mg/lb, injected slowly with the IV fluids. Because Banamine can affect the organs, I recommend switching to Rimadyl as soon as the dog will eat. The dosage for Rimadyl is 2 mg/lb once a day, or 1 mg/lb spaced every 12 hours.
You can pretty much get Banamine or Rimadyl from any vet catalogue, but you need a prescription. However, you can get generic Rimadyl (Carprofen) here. I don't know where you can get Banamine over the counter, but Rimadyl is just as good if not better. The only advantage Banamine has over Rimadyl is if a dog can't keep the pill down, but if he can then I would just use Rimadyl.
Jack
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I have rimadyl and that works fine, I used to have a connection at the vets office but that vet clinic has closed down. I give the Banamine IM to keep the pain and swelling down for the first 24-48 hrs after a hunt, i use the rimadyl 24-48hrs after the injection was given. Thanks for the information Jack, some how I'll find more of it somewhere.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help with your specific question.
If you do find an online resource, kindly post it here so that others may benefit :)
Jack
I noticed on the link u provided, that there is an injectable version of Rimadyl. Is this as effective as Banamine ?
I didn't even notice that, thanks for the eagle-eye :ugeek:Quote:
Originally Posted by heritage
I would imagine that it is as effective, or more, seeing as half as much mg/kg or Rimadyl is required to achieve the same effect as Banamine.
Jack
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I saw the injectable version of carprofen also, already have some on the way. Ive been using that site for a couple years now and never saw the injectable version before, they must have just updated the site.
FYI, I first made that website known to the dog community, back in 2002 with my first "Indispenable Tips" book 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by PurePit19
I myself got the idea from a "Soldier of Fortune"-type book called, Do It Yourself Medicine by Ragnar Benson.
Jack
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Originally Posted by PurePit19
Finally got around to ordering some also but they sent an email saying they won't ship it to the U.S. ....Bummer! Did they tell u the same?
Yes they told me the same.
Ive read that Banamine injected IM in horses can cause clostridial myositis(basically gas gangrene) , so i see why its supposed to be given IV. Has anyone had complications giving it IM?
Anyone know if its ok to give banamine IM?
I guess my question had already been answered...oops!Quote:
Originally Posted by PurePit19