Methocarbamol suspension for the treatment of rhabdomyolysis in equines.
Rhabdomyolysis in equines occurs in horses due to physical overexertion or underlying pathologic myopathy. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that can be used in equines to treat symptoms associated with Rhabdomyolysis. Methocarbamol is available as a solution for injection but is not commercially available as an oral suspension. This article focuses on the treatment of Tying-up caused by overexertion, and details the treatment of Rhabdomyolysis with an oral suspension that was prepared for a veterinarian by a compounding pharmacist.
Campbell University, School of Pharmacy, Buies Creek, North Carolina, USA. bnpruitt0301@email.campbell.edu
Bobby N
BN
Pruitt
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006736:Horses; D008721:Methocarbamol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000458:organization & administration; D024382:Professional Role; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D013535:Suspensions; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D013535:Suspensions; D008721:Methocarbamol