Active Ingredients:
Salix® (furosemide injection) Injection 5%
Each mL contains:
50 mg furosemide as a diethanolamine salt preserved and stabilized with myristyl-gamma-picolinium chloride 0.02%, EDTA sodium 0.1%, sodium sulfite 0.1% with sodium chloride 0.2% in distilled water, pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide.
Available in 50 mL multidose vials.
Storage:
Store at or below 25°C (77°F). Protect from freezing. Protect from light. Use contents within 28 days of first vial puncture.
Salix® is a veterinary diuretic with a wide therapeutic range, formulated to promote the rapid removal of abnormally retained extracellular fluids. In dogs, cats, and horses, it is indicated for the treatment of edema, including pulmonary congestion, ascites, and acute noninflammatory tissue edema associated with cardiac insufficiency. Diuretic therapy should be guided by the underlying clinical condition, and the use of heart stimulants such as digitalis may be indicated in cases of cardiac-related edema.
In cattle, Salix® is indicated for the treatment of physiological parturient edema of the mammary gland and associated structures, helping manage fluid retention during the periparturient period.
Salix® is administered under veterinary guidance, with dosing tailored to the species, condition, and severity of edema. Proper use supports the removal of excess fluid while monitoring for electrolyte balance and overall cardiovascular health.
Although diabetes mellitus is a rarely reported disease in animals, active or latent diabetes mellitus may on rare occasions be exacerbated by Salix®. While it has not been reported in animals the use of high doses of salicylates, as in rheumatic diseases, in conjunction with Salix® may result in salicylate toxicity because of competition for renal excretory sites.
Salix® is contraindicated in anuria. Therapy should be discontinued in cases of progressive renal disease if increasing azotemia and oliguria occur during the treatment. Sudden alterations of fluid and electrolyte imbalance in an animal with cirrhosis may precipitate hepatic coma, therefore observation during period of therapy is necessary. In hepatic coma and in states of electrolyte depletion, therapy should not be instituted until the basic condition is improved or corrected. Potassium supplementation may be necessary in cases routinely treated with potassium-depleting steroids.
CATTLE: Milk taken from animals during treatment and for 48 hours (four milkings) after the last treatment must not be used for food. Cattle must not be slaughtered for food within 48 hours following last treatment.
HORSES: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
Salix® is a highly effective diuretic-saluretic which if given in excessive amounts may result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Therefore, the dosage and schedule may have to be adjusted to the patient's needs. The animal should be observed for early signs of electrolyte imbalance, and corrective measures administered. Early signs of electrolyte imbalance are: increased thirst, lethargy, drowsiness or restlessness, fatigue, oliguria, gastro-intestinal disturbances and tachycardia. Special attention should be given to potassium levels. Salix® may lower serum calcium levels and cause tetany in rare cases of animals having an existing hypocalcemic tendency.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications
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Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
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