Ventipulmin granules (Clenbuterol) for the bronchogenetic system of horses, 500 g (1,1 lbs)
White small granules with a slight specific odor.
Composition
Each gram of granules contains 16 μg of Clenbuterol Hydrochloride.
Pharmacological properties
Ventipulmin is a sympathomimetic amine with a high degree of selectivity to beta 2-receptors of the body, which provides intensive bronchodilation with minimal impact on the cardiovascular system.
Ventipulmin stimulates mucociliary lung clearance in horses, is well absorbed when administered orally. Oral and parenteral dosages are 0.8 micrograms per 1 kg of body weight. The time of onset of effect is identical with oral and intramuscular administration.
*Kilograms to a Pounds conversion table
Kilograms (kg) | Pounds (lb) | Pounds+Ounces (lb+oz) |
0.1 kg | 0.220 lb | 0 lb 3.527 oz |
1 kg | 2.205 lb | 2 lb 3.274 oz |
5 kg | 11.023 lb | 11 lb 0.370 oz |
10 kg | 22.046 lb | 22 lb 0.740 oz |
Application
Treatment of respiratory diseases of horses, which develop airway obstruction due to bronchospasm and / or accumulation of mucus, so enhanced mucociliary clearance is desirable. It is used alone or in combination therapy.
- Acute, subacute and chronic infections, when the presence of mucus and / or microorganisms can cause bronchospasm or airway obstruction and thus increase air resistance. For example: bronchitis, bronchiolitis and bronchopneumonia, as independent diseases or in association with equine influenza or other viral respiratory diseases.
- Acute, subacute and chronic respiratory allergies.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in horses.
Dosage
Ventipulin granules are applied twice a day for 5 g of granules per 100 kg of body weight. The granules should be mixed with feed. The measure attached to the package contains 10 g. The extruded line on the measure marks 5 g.
The use of the drug for prophylactic purposes increases growth, reduces feed consumption per unit of output by 10-15%, reduces the incidence, and the transition to solid feed is much earlier.
Side effects
Ventipulmin is not toxic in any dosage, does not cause side effects in the body, has no carcinogenic, mutagenic, allergenic, embryotoxic effects.