Pharmacokinetics of oral firocoxib in un-weaned calves

Authors

  • Sarah A. Wagner Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
  • V.F. Fajt Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
  • C.P. Lo Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, College Station, TX
  • C.J. Boyd Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Keywords:

NSAID, firocoxib, pharmacokinetics

Abstract

The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) firocoxib is approved by the US FDA for oral administration to horses and dogs for the control of pain and inflammation. Because of its COX-2 selectivity, firocoxib is expected to have an improved safety profile compared to other NSAIDS that are not COX-2 selective. The objective of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics of orally administered firocoxib at a target dose of 5 mg/kg in milk-fed dairy calves. The rationale for the study was to determine if a single 227 mg oral dose of firocoxib in calves would produce similar pharmacokinetic parameters to the FDA-approved dosages for horses and dogs.

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries