Each milliliter of Zycosan contains 250 mg of pentosan polysulfate sodium. Inactive ingredients per mL are 10 mg sodium metabisulfite, 6.27 mg potassium phosphate dibasic, 1.905 mg potassium phosphate monobasic, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), and water for injection.
Store at room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C), with excursions to 59-86°F (15-30°C).
Zycosan® is an injectable polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) indicated for horses to support the treatment of non-infectious degenerative and traumatic joint dysfunction. It is commonly used as part of a management plan for joint inflammation and cartilage degradation associated with osteoarthritis and joint injury.
Zycosan® works by supporting cartilage metabolism and helping reduce inflammatory processes within the joint. It may be administered intramuscularly or intra-articularly, depending on veterinary direction, with dosage and treatment protocols determined by a veterinarian.
Zycosan® is intended for use in horses diagnosed with joint conditions and should be administered under veterinary supervision to ensure appropriate use and monitoring.
For intramuscular use in horses only.
Not for use in humans.
Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a weak anticoagulant. Caution should be used when administering Zycosan if you are taking an anticoagulant.
In case of accidental self-injection, seek immediate medical attention. If product comes into contact with skin, rinse skin thoroughly with water and seek medical attention if needed.
Horses with hypersensitivity to pentosan polysulfate sodium should not receive Zycosan. Do not use Zycosan concurrently with other anticoagulant drugs. Do not use in horses with clotting disorders or within 24 hours of surgical procedures.
Caution should be used when administering this drug before or after strenuous activities.
Caution should be used when NSAIDS are administered concurrently due to the anticoagulant effects of Zycosan. If Zycosan and NSAIDS are used concurrently, horses should be monitored for hemorrhage or other clinical signs of abnormal bleeding.
The safe use of Zycosan has not been evaluated in breeding, pregnant, or lactating horses. The safety of long-term repeat use of Zycosan has not been evaluated.
The most frequently reported adverse reactions are injection site reactions, prolongation of coagulation parameters (activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT).
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.
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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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