Cartrophen injection for Arthritis? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T22:48:00Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/cartrophen-injection-for-arthritis?feed=yes&xn_auth=notag:mycorgi.com,2013-01-24:1150197:Comment:16918472013-01-24T01:49:51.007ZRobyn - Halo's Momhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Freebird
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<p></p> Hi Ingrid,
You're welcome.…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-01-23:1150197:Comment:16916542013-01-23T19:04:36.584ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<p>Hi Ingrid, </p>
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<p>You're welcome. Unfortunately I've only dealt with human patients with IC/BPS, so I don't have any experience in treating canine with OA. From what I've read, 1 course of injection takes 4 weeks, then it'll need to be reassess by the vet, depending on the progress, she may require another course once a year (mild) / half a year or quaterly (chronic).<br/><br/></p>
<p>Hope that helps! Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi Ingrid, </p>
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<p>You're welcome. Unfortunately I've only dealt with human patients with IC/BPS, so I don't have any experience in treating canine with OA. From what I've read, 1 course of injection takes 4 weeks, then it'll need to be reassess by the vet, depending on the progress, she may require another course once a year (mild) / half a year or quaterly (chronic).<br/><br/></p>
<p>Hope that helps! Good luck!</p> Thanks a bunch, Sam! This is…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-01-23:1150197:Comment:16913212013-01-23T18:08:28.174ZINGRID LINhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/INGRIDLIN
<p>Thanks a bunch, Sam! This is indeed informational.</p>
<p>Do you think there's any risk for the injection to the joint?</p>
<p>The doctor put the plan as weekly for the first 4 weeks, and then monthly.</p>
<p>Does it mean she needs to get the injection for an entire lifetime?</p>
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<p>Thanks again</p>
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<p>Thanks a bunch, Sam! This is indeed informational.</p>
<p>Do you think there's any risk for the injection to the joint?</p>
<p>The doctor put the plan as weekly for the first 4 weeks, and then monthly.</p>
<p>Does it mean she needs to get the injection for an entire lifetime?</p>
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<p>Thanks again</p>
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<p> </p> Hi Ingrid,
To answer your qu…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-01-23:1150197:Comment:16916452013-01-23T17:31:53.177ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<p>Hi Ingrid,</p>
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<p>To answer your question: Pentosan Polysulfate in human version is call Elmiron, the vet version is call Cartrophen. <br></br><br></br>Elmiron is not new and its been approved by the FDA since the late 90s, it had been used to treat human patients with <span>Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome. Here's a list of rx that will crash with …</span></p>
<p>Hi Ingrid,</p>
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<p>To answer your question: Pentosan Polysulfate in human version is call Elmiron, the vet version is call Cartrophen. <br/><br/>Elmiron is not new and its been approved by the FDA since the late 90s, it had been used to treat human patients with <span>Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome. Here's a list of rx that will crash with <a href="http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/pentosan-polysulfate-sodium,elmiron-index.html?filter=2&generic_only=" target="_blank">Pentosan Polysulfate</a>, it is a weak blood thinner, so do monitor your dog to see if she pee or poop blood after 2 hrs.<b><br/></b></span></p>
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<p>The Ozs were the first to manufacture and treat osteoarthritis with Pentosan Polysulfate - back in the late 90s. Double check the drug list in the link above for possible drug interaction.<br/><br/>Ask your vet when will the Carprofen wear off so that her previous bleeding sites will be healed up before taking the Pentosan Polysulfate. </p>
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<p>Never mix Pentosan Polusulfate with <a href="http://www.nsaids-list.com" target="_blank">NSAIDs</a>.</p>
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<p>On a side note, FDA have not approved Cartrophen because it is manufactured by <span>Biopharm Australia Pty Ltd. The human version of the same drug - Elmiron is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical (J<span>anssen Pharmaceuticals Inc) aka - Johnson & Johnson. In another words, Ortho-McNeil may or may not manufacture a vet version in the future, so in the mean time, </span></span>US Vets must go through FDA to get a special permit to import Cartrophen via Canada. Nothing health related, just money & politics.</p>