The pharmacologic basis for the treatment of developmental and acute laminitis

Authors
Brumbaugh, GW Lopez, HS Sepulveda, MLH
Citation
Gw. Brumbaugh et al., The pharmacologic basis for the treatment of developmental and acute laminitis, VET CLIN EQ, 15(2), 1999, pp. 345
Citations number
73
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-EQUINE PRACTICE
ISSN journal
07490739 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-0739(199908)15:2<345:TPBFTT>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
This article is a review of the pharmacologic management of the horse with developmental and acute laminitis. The mechanisms of action for vasodilator s, anticoagulants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and misc ellaneous agents, used for prevention and treatment, are presented and disc ussed in light of the current understanding of laminitis. Potential contrai ndications, complications, appropriate, and inappropriate drug therapy are briefly presented.