Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain
Bioavailability is lower (~50%) for naproxen than for other NSAIDs, and the elimination
Here's a crib sheet for which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs work best for specific types of discomfort in horses
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Naproxen has been used in horses at a dosage of 5–10 mg/kg, once to twice daily
Here’s a rundown to which NSAIDs work best for different types of discomfort that your horse may experience
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Mild side effects may go away Naproxen is similar in structure and pharmacologic profiles as ibuprofen and ketoprofen
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Thus, it is more effective for relieving arthritis, muscle strains, and sprains
Usually, the dose to treat: joint conditions is 500mg to 1,000mg a day in 1 or 2 doses
Conclusion
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are regularly used in equine veterinary medicine for their analgesic and anti-inflammatories properties
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Page last reviewed: 20 January 2022
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation
Cautions with other medicines
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