Naproxen-induced toxicosis in a dog.
Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, induced gastric ulceration and bleeding in a dog. Clinical signs included vomiting, anemia, melena, and weakness. The dog responded to a blood transfusion and supportive treatment (lactated Ringer's solution with added K+ and B vitamins, an antacid, and cimetidine). Naproxen had been given to the dog by the owner, as treatment for shoulder stiffness.
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1316.
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D009288:Naproxen / Q000506:poisoning*
D009288:Naproxen