Flunixin
Banamine is a brand-name non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) containing flunixin meglumine, primarily used in veterinary medicine to manage pain, fever, and inflammation in horses and cattle. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as colic, musculoskeletal injuries, and post-operative discomfort.
Banamine is a veterinary NSAID used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation in horses and cattle.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1116935
- Generic
- Banamine
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
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- Forms
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treats pain, fever, and inflammation associated with colic, musculoskeletal disorders, and post-surgical recovery in horses and cattle. May also be used for bovine respiratory disease and mastitis.
As an NSAID, it inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis to decrease inflammation, pain, and fever.
For veterinary use only. Should not be used in food-producing animals within specified withdrawal periods before slaughter. Potential side effects include GI ulceration and renal effects. Consult a veterinarian for proper dosing and administration.
Official drug label
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