Review of glucocorticoid therapy in horses. Part 1: Pharmacology |
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| Authors: | R. S. Cuming E. S. Groover A. A. Wooldridge F. J. Caldwell |
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| Affiliation: | J. T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University, Alabama, USA |
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| Abstract: | This article is the first in a three part review series examining glucocorticoid use in treatment of medical conditions and musculoskeletal disorders of the horse. This article provides a review of the structure and function of corticosteroids together with a summary of the available literature pertaining to the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and indications for use of, and adverse effects associated with, glucocorticoids currently available for use by equine veterinarians. |
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| Keywords: | horse corticosteroids glucocorticoids dexamethasone prednisolone triamcinolone |
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