Acticam: Veterinary drug

Acticam contains Meloxicam which belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Acticam is presented as an oral suspension 1.5 mg/ml for dogs (to be given mixed with food) and a solution for injection 5mg/ml. Acticam acts by inhibition of prostaglandin. Prostaglandins are substances that cause inflammation, pain, exudation and fever. Acticam reduces those responses. Acticam is used for:
Dogs: Lessening of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders and reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.
Cats: Lessening of post-operative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft tissue surgery.

ACTICAM SIDE EFFECTS

Occasional side effects of Acticam are those seen with NSAIDs, such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, blood appearing in the stools and apathy (lack of vitality). These side effects occur usually within the first week of treatment and are generally temporary. They disappear once treatment has stopped. In very rare cases, they may be serious or fatal. Acticam should not be administered to pregnant or lactating animals as the safety of the product has not been established in these cases. Acticam should also not be used in animals suffering from gastrointestinal or hemorrhagic disorders and impaired renal or hepatic function, animals with known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, and animals less than 6 weeks of age or in cats of less than 2 kg. An oral follow-up therapy using Acticam or other NSAIDs should not be used in cats, as no safe dosage for repeated oral administration has been established.

ACTICAM: PRECAUTIONS FOR HUMANS

People with known hypersensitivity (allergic) to meloxicam should avoid contact with the product. Accidental self-injection may give rise to pain. If the product is swallowed by a person, the advice of a physician should be sought right away. In case of accidental self-injection, medical counsel should be sought right away showing the package leaflet or the label to the physician.

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