Partial List of Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Looking at the list of side effects of Rimadyl for dogs, it is not surprisingly there is a keen interest in medication, in natural or chemical form, that can act as valid Rimadyl alternatives.
What are non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAIDs are commonly prescribed to control the symptoms of arthritis, including inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. NSAIDs are designed to lower the production of prostaglandins (enzymes) involved in inflammation. Some NSAIDs, like Rimadyl, may also be prescribed to control the pain and inflammation following surgery. See What are Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for a more detailed description.
Like many other drugs that are on the market, alternatives for NSAIDs come in natural and chemical form.
The most often prescribed NSAIDs are listed below, using the format: Brand name (Generic name), see What is Rimadyl for more information on Brand- and Generic names.
- METACAM (meloxicam)
- DERAMAXX (deracoxib)
- PREVICOX (firocoxib)
- NOVOCOX (carprofen)
- VETPROFEN (carprofen)
- CARPRIEVE (carprofen)
- QUELLIN (carprofen)
- OROCAM (meloxicam)
- LOXICOM (meloxicam)
- MELOXIDYL (meloxicam)
- GALLIPRANT (grapiprant)
A complete list of Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs can be found on the FDA website under NSAID Labels
References
- NSAID Labels, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
- Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook Plumb 2008
- Virtual Chembook Elmhurst College Ophardt 2003
- Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat Iowa State Press Schaer 2003
- Metacam insert, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.7/2010
- Clinical Veterinary Advisor Second Edition Cote 2011
- Journal of Prolotherapy Volume 2 Issue 1 February 2010
- Small Animal Surgery Mosby Fossum 1997 p.945
- Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009 December (6) 4, 465-471
- Veterinary Herbal Medicine Wynn and Fougere 2007
- Essential Oils Desk Reference Fourth Edition 2009