Label: FLUNAZINE-S- flunixin meglumine injection, suspension
- NDC Code(s): 61133-6015-2, 61133-6015-3
- Packager: Bimeda, Inc.
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Each milliliter of Flunazine-S (flunixin meglumine injection) contains 50 mg flunixin (equivalent to 83 mg flunixin meglumine), 0.1 mg edetate disodium, 2.2 mg sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, 4.0 mg diethanolamine, 207.2 mg propylene glycol; 5.0 mg phenol as preservative, hydrochloric acid, water for injection q.s.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Flunixin meglumine is a potent non-narcotic, nonsteroidal, analgesic agent with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. It is significantly more potent that pentazocine, meperidine, and codeine as an analgesic in the rat yeast paw test.
Flunixin is known to persist in inflammatory tissues1 and is associated with anti-inflammatory properties which extend well beyond the period associated with detectable plasma drug concentrations2. Therefore, prediction of drug concentrations based upon estimated plasma terminal elimination half-life will likely underestimate both the duration of drug action and the concentration of drug remaining at the site of activity.
The pharmacokinetic profiles were found to follow a 2-compartmental model, although a deep (third) compartment was observed in some animals. The mean terminal elimination half-life (β half-life) of flunixin after a single intramuscular injection of flunixin meglumine injection (2.2 mg/kg) to pigs was between 3 and 4 hours. The mean observed maximum plasma concentration was 2944 ng/mL, achieved at a mean time of approximately 0.4 hours. The mean AUC(0-LOQ) was 6431 ng*hr/mL. Following IM administration of flunixin, quantifiable drug concentration could be measured up to 18 hours post dose. The mean volume of distribution was 2003 mL/kg and the mean total clearance was 390 mL/hr/kg. The mean absolute bioavailability of flunixin following an intramuscular injection in the neck was 87%.
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DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dose for swine is 2.2 mg/kg (1 mg/lb; 2 mL per 100 lbs) body weight given by a single intramuscular administration. The injection should be given only in the neck musculature with a maximum of 10 mL per site.
100 mL: Use within 28 days of first puncture and puncture a maximum of 19 times. If using a needle larger than 16 gauge, discard any remaining product in the vial immediately after use.
250 mL: Use within 28 days of first puncture and puncture a maximum of 30 times with a needle or 5 times with a dosage delivery device. If using a needle larger than 4 gauge, discard any remaining product in the vial immediately after use.
Note: Intramuscular injection may cause local tissue irritation and damage. In an injection-site irritation study, the tissue damage did not resolve in all animals by Day 28 post-injection. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
As a class, cyclo-oxygenase inhibitory NSAIDs may be associated with gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic toxicity. Sensitivity to drug-associated adverse events varies with the individual patient. Patients at greatest risk for adverse events are those that are dehydrated, on concomitant diuretic therapy, or those with existing renal, cardiovascular, and/or hepatic dysfunction. Concurrent administration of potentially nephrotoxic drugs should be carefully approached. NSAIDs may inhibit the prostaglandins that maintain normal homeostatic function. Such prostaglandin effects may result in clinically significant disease in patients with underlying or pre-existing disease that has not been previously diagnosed.
Since many NSAIDs possess the potential to produce gastrointestinal ulceration, concomitant use of flunixin meglumine with other anti-inflammatory drugs, such as other NSAIDs and corticosteroids, should be avoided.
Not for use in breeding swine. The reproductive effects of flunixin meglumine injection have not been investigated in this class of swine. Intramuscular injection may cause local tissue irritation and damage. In an injection-site irritation study, the tissue damage did not resolve in all animals by Day 28 post-injection. This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Flunixin was mildly irritating at the injection sites. No other flunixin-related changes (adverse reactions) were noted in swine administered a 1X (2.2 mg/kg; 1.0 mg/lb) dose for 9 days.
To report suspected adverse drug events, for technical assistance or to obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Bimeda, Inc. at 1-888-524-6332. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.
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REFERENCES
1. Lees P, Higgins AJ. Flunixin inhibits prostaglandin E2 production in equine inflammation. Res Vet Sci. 1984; 37:347-349.
2. Odensvik K. Pharmacokinetics of flunixin and its effect on prostaglandin F2α metabolite concentrations after oral and intravenous administration in heifers. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 1995; 18:254-259.
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FLUNAZINE-S
flunixin meglumine injection, suspensionProduct Information Product Type PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:61133-6015 Route of Administration INTRAMUSCULAR Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength Flunixin Meglumine (UNII: 8Y3JK0JW3U) (Flunixin - UNII:356IB1O400) Flunixin Meglumine 50 mg in 1 mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength edetate disodium (UNII: 7FLD91C86K) 0.1 mg in 1 mL sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate (UNII: X4ZGP7K714) 2.2 mg in 1 mL diethanolamine (UNII: AZE05TDV2V) 4.0 mg in 1 mL PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3) 207.2 mg in 1 mL PHENOL (UNII: 339NCG44TV) 5.0 mg in 1 mL water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) HYDROCHLORIC ACID (UNII: QTT17582CB) Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:61133-6015-2 100 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE 2 NDC:61133-6015-3 250 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANADA ANADA200489 03/01/2010 Labeler - Bimeda, Inc. (060492923) Registrant - Bimeda, Inc. (060492923) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Bimeda-MTC Animal Health 256232216 manufacture