Precautions for Veterinary Use of Dextran Iron
The following are the usage precautions for veterinary dextran iron injection, compiled from multiple sources:
1. Dosage and Administration Standards
1. Dosage standards for different animals
• Piglets: first injection of 1-2ml at 3 days old, booster injection of 1.5-2ml at 15 days old (10% concentration preparation)
• Adult cattle: recommended 8-10ml for 350kg body weight (10% concentration), repeat after 5 days if severe anemia
• Lambs: 1-3ml at birth, booster injection after 10 days
2. Injection Technique Key Points
• Must be deep intramuscular injection (neck or thigh muscle), avoid subcutaneous induration
• Shake the medication well before injection to avoid sediment causing inaccurate dosage
2. Contraindications and Risk Prevention
• Contraindications: animals with severe liver and kidney dysfunction
• Poisoning treatment: overdose can cause death, dosage must be strictly controlled; use vitamin B1/C for detoxification in case of poisoning
• Allergy observation: observe for more than 30 minutes after the first injection, keep dexamethasone ready for emergency
3. Special Precautions
• Preparation selection: concentration varies greatly among manufacturers (commonly 10% or 100mg/ml), conversion based on actual iron content is required
• Drug compatibility: do not mix with other drugs for injection, may cause chemical reactions
• Storage requirements: store away from light, do not use expired or deteriorated drugs
4. Treatment Course and Effect Monitoring
• Routine 2 injections for young animals (interval 7-10 days)
Efficacy evaluation: preliminary improvement can be seen within 3 days, severe anemia cases require adjustment based on hemoglobin testing
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