Alivira DEVAMED (dexamethasone) is a powerful anti-inflammatory and metabolic regulator for livestock and companion animals.
INDICATIONS
- Intermediary Metabolic Diseases: Frequently used to treat metabolic imbalances, such as ketosis (acetonemia) in cattle.
- Inflammatory and Rheumatic Diseases: Indicated for reducing severe swelling, joint inflammation, arthritis, and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Allergic and Anaphylactic Reactions: Utilized to quickly counteract acute allergic shocks, drug reactions, or insect stings.
- Toxic and Shock Conditions: Administered as emergency support to stabilize animals experiencing toxic shock or acute systemic stress.
ADMINISTRATION
- Horses & Cattle: Administered via IM, IV, or SubQ injection.
- Goats: Administered via IM, IV, or SubQ injection.
- Dogs: Administered via IM or SubQ injection only.
- Cats: Approved for use.
Injection Method Overview
- Intramuscular (IM): Injected directly into a large muscle mass (such as the neck or shoulder area in livestock, avoiding high-value meat cuts).
- Intravenous (IV): Injected slowly directly into a vein (typically the jugular vein in large animals).
- Subcutaneous (SubQ): Injected into the loose tissue layer directly beneath the skin (by lifting a fold of skin to create a “tent”).