The epidural analgesic effects of Meloxicam in dogs

Document Type : Research Articles

Author

• Azin Tavakoli

Islamic Azad University- Garmsar Branch

10.22067/veterinary.v6i1.18912

Abstract

Epidural analgesia is an effective and frequent method used to induce analgesia in perineal region during orthopedic or obstetric procedures of pain management. 18 healthy mixed-breed dogs, were randomly divided into three groups. Lumbosacral epidural analgesia was performed in all dogs in the following order: lidocaine (0.2 mg/kg) in group A, meloxicam (0.1 mg/kg ) in group B and the combination of both drugs in group C. Heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperatures were recorded for every 5 minutes, while analgesia onset time, duration of analgesia and paralysis were also recorded in all dogs. Without any systemic complications, no significant difference was observed in mean heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature in all groups (p>0.05). Duration of analgesia was significantly lower in group B (59 ± 15) compared to group A (109±10) and C (127± 24) (p

Keywords

• Epidural analgesia
• meloxicam
• Lidocaine
• Dog

20.1001.1.2008465.2014.6.1.7.1

Main Subjects

• Pharmacology

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