Release form
"Etamzilat" is produced in the form of tablets and solution for injection. In tablet form, the product is produced in a dosage of 250 mg. One blister contains 10 tablets. Blisters are packed in cardboard containers of 5 or 10 units. The medicine can be purchased in 2 ml ampoules, which are placed in plastic containers (to prevent damage and breakage of glass) and packaged in cardboard consumer packaging, 10 units each.
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Description of the drug
"Etamzilat" is a hemostatic drug. The action of Etamzilat is based on enhancing hemostat. The hemostatic effect is based on stimulating the formation of thromboplastin at the site of injury. At the same time, the drug does not increase the number of platelets in the blood plasma, due to which it does not provoke the appearance of blood clots.
Hemostatics
"Etamzilat" tablets
With the help of Etamzilate, the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides in capillary tissues is enhanced. This helps strengthen blood vessels, improves their resistance to mechanical stress and the circulation of nutrients. Due to the properties inherent in the product, the volume and duration of bleeding is significantly reduced. This often plays a decisive role in cases of serious injuries accompanied by large blood loss.
Etamsylate in ampoules of Ukrainian production
Etamsylate is used both for therapy in animals and in helping people.
You can purchase the product in tablets and in liquid form for intramuscular administration. In addition to the name “Etamzilat”, used internationally, the drug is known in the CIS countries as “Ditsinon”. Both products have identical composition and effects.
Tablets "Ditsinon" (Etamsylate)
"Ditsinon" tablets
Dicinon tablets have a slightly grayish or snow-white color. The shape of the pill is round, biconvex. The tablets are packed in a blister. The box may contain 5 or 10 blisters of 10 tablets each.
Appearance of the Dacinone tablet
There are 2 types of drug dosage:
- tablets of 0.25 g - for the treatment of adults and animals;
- tablets of 0.05 g - used for pediatric patients.
The substance that provides the main effect is ethamsylate. Other components included in the tablets:
- povidone;
- lactose monohydrate;
- corn starch;
- anhydrous citric acid;
- Magnesium stearate.
Liquid injection
Liquid for injections is available in colorless ampoules with a capacity of 2 or 1 ml. They contain a completely clear or slightly colored sterile composition designed for intravenous and intramuscular use. The product is produced in cardboard boxes of 10, 20 or 50 ampoules.
"Ditsinon" in ampoules
1 ml of solution contains:
- etamsylate - 125 mg;
- sodium disulfite - 4.0 mg;
- edetate disodium - 0.1 mg;
- purified water for injection - up to 1 ml.
Pharmacological properties
The drug is used to stop and prevent bleeding of various etymologies. By influencing the first stage of hemostasis, which consists in the interaction of the endothelium and platelets, “Etamzilat” normalizes the condition of the capillary walls, which reduces their permeability.
Thanks to the drug’s effect on platelets, it is possible to significantly reduce blood loss, as well as reduce the risk of its occurrence. The peak concentration of the drug in the blood occurs 4 hours after administration; it is absorbed in the stomach and excreted from the body during urination during the day.
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Pharmacokinetics
When injected into the muscle of an animal, the effect of the drug will begin within 5-15 minutes. The most powerful effect will appear after 1.5-2 hours. When taken orally, this will take 3-4 hours. With one-time use, the effect of the substance completely stops after 24 hours.
Etamsylate is well absorbed and distributed evenly in the body. However, it does not bind to proteins and formed elements of the blood. Having launched the necessary processes, Etamzilat is quickly and almost unchanged eliminated from the body by the kidneys. After 4-5 hours, not even a trace will remain of it.
Etamsylate combines extremely poorly with other drugs. When mixed in the same syringe with other medications, it may lose its properties or have a negative effect on the animal’s body. During treatment with Etamsylate, it is better to completely abandon other methods of pharmacological support.
Indications for use
At home, the medicine can be used for heavy bleeding due to extensive trauma, deep cuts, etc. It can be used for internal bleeding; it is also used during and after surgical interventions to reduce the risk of internal hemorrhage.
"Etamzilat" is prescribed to animals after surgery. The medication is prescribed after a heart attack or stroke - to strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Treatment with Etamzilat is prescribed for bleeding during urolithiasis. If there is blood in your pet's urine, your veterinarian may consider using a hemostatic agent necessary.
Instructions for use of the drug
For oral administration, a tablet form of the drug is used - it is prescribed 60 mg for every 5 kg of animal weight. Usually the tablets are given to the cat according to the following regimen: 60 mg - 2 times a day. The course of treatment is prescribed by a veterinarian, depending on the complexity of the disease, the duration of taking the drug can last up to 20 days.
For your pet to swallow the drug, you need to:
- Gently grab him by the withers and unclench his jaw.
- Place the tablet on the root of the tongue.
- Close your mouth and hold it with your hand.
- Blow into the cat's nose, provoking a swallowing reflex.
- Give the animal a drink of water.
Video: how to give a pill to a cat
The dosage in injections is calculated for each kilogram of the animal’s body weight (0.1 mg per 1 kg). Injections should be given 2 times a day, the duration of treatment should not exceed 4 days. If a person does not know how and where to inject, it is better to seek help from a specialist.
Important! If the cat has long hair, it is necessary to trim the area for the injection - this will avoid infection and administer the drug as correctly as possible.
To administer a drug intramuscularly to a cat, you will need the help of another person. Before carrying out the procedure, you need to prepare a syringe, alcohol, ampoule, as well as wash your hands and put on sterile gloves.
Instructions for administering the drug intramuscularly:
- The cat must be wrapped in a towel, leaving its head and lower body outside.
- The assistant must take the animal by the withers.
- The person giving the injection immobilizes the cat’s hind limbs with his left hand.
- Treat the area where the drug will be injected with alcohol.
- With your right hand you need to insert the needle 10 mm deep into the hip muscle. If no blood comes out, then the procedure can be continued.
- Insert the syringe into the needle and slowly inject the contents of the syringe into the body.
- Wipe the injection site with alcohol and cover with brilliant green.
Video: how to give an injection to a cat
How to use Etamsylate for cats and dogs
The method used in treatment directly depends on the type of drug available.
How to give a pill to an animal
Dicinon tablets are very popular. For many dog and cat owners, it is easier to give the pet medication orally.
It is important to properly restrain the cat before giving the drug.
You can try giving the dog medicine in a playful way. This will greatly facilitate the process and will not cause any discomfort to your four-legged friend. In addition, this method does not cause stress to the dog.
Before giving the tablet, you need to bring it to the dog’s nose several times and remove it when he reaches for it. This will awaken your pet's interest and desire to get the hidden pill. Having aroused the dog’s curiosity, you need to put the tablet in the open mouth and hold it lightly, stroking the throat. With such stroking, the swallowing reflex in animals is stimulated. After the dog swallows the drug, it should be rewarded with a small treat.
Taking a pill while playing
This method is not suitable for cats or dogs that are depressed and show no interest in playing. In this case, you need to sit the animal in front of you and try to calm it down. It is better to wrap cats and dogs of small breeds in a towel, as the animal will most likely struggle and scratch.
During the procedure, it is better to speak kindly to the animal. The sound of the owner's voice will have a calming effect on the pet. With the thumb and forefinger of one hand, lightly press on the animal’s cheeks, unclenching the teeth. When it opens its mouth, the tablet is placed there with the other hand. It is advisable to place it deeper, literally at the root of the tongue.
Feeding pills to a cat
Then the cheeks are released, allowing the pet to close its mouth. With one hand, lightly clamp the jaw, preventing the tablet from being spit out, and stroke the neck in the larynx area, stimulating swallowing. You can use a syringe without a needle to pour a little water behind your pet's cheek. This will make the process easier.
Video - How to give a pill to a cat
Intramuscular administration of the drug
The advantage of this method is that if the animal vomits, the drug will not leave the body. In addition, the injection will take effect a little faster than taking it orally. In difficult cases with heavy bleeding, intramuscular administration is recommended.
Injection into the thigh of a cat
Injection in the hip of a dog
Before the procedure, you must wash your hands thoroughly. The ampoule is opened and the required amount of the drug is drawn into a sterile syringe.
Attention! After opening the package, do not touch the needle with your hands, otherwise the syringe cannot be used.
Prepared sterile syringe with solution for intramuscular administration
The animal should be seated or laid down depending on its condition. The injection is given in the shoulder or thigh. It is important that the muscle into which the injection is given is as relaxed as possible. There is no need to treat the injection site with antiseptics. The needle is injected into the muscle to a depth of no more than 1 cm. The drug is injected into the tissue slowly so as not to cause additional pain to the pet.
Places suitable for injections
Video - How to give an intramuscular injection
External use of the drug
This method is suitable for minor injuries to stop bleeding. For this purpose, a sponge or a small piece of gauze is moistened in injection fluid and applied to the wound as a compress. After 5-10 minutes, the sponge is removed.
Contraindications and side effects
The use of the medication is contraindicated in animals with thrombosis, as well as if anticoagulant therapy has been used over the past 3 months. The use of this medication by animals over 10 years of age, as well as by cats that are bearing kittens, is strictly prohibited.
Important! If an animal experiences symptoms of a drug overdose, you should immediately contact a specialist.
The drug is not recommended for animals with chronic kidney and liver diseases. Side effects when taking the medicine are extremely rare. But, if your pet has a tendency to allergic reactions, symptoms such as sneezing, tearing, and red eyes may appear.
Side effects if the correct dosage of Etamsylate is not observed can be:
- profuse vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- loss of orientation in space;
- refusal to eat;
- apathetic state;
- dyspnea;
- sunken eyeball.
Animals usually tolerate the drug well
Reviews from a veterinarian about dicinone
According to veterinarians, it is an excellent drug that has a relatively small list of contraindications and side effects. Dicinone for injuries is most effective in stopping blood loss. In addition, it is well tolerated by animals.
To summarize, we can say that Dicynon for cats can stop capillary bleeding. However, before using it you need to at least approximately know the weight of your pet. Otherwise, you may cause irreparable harm to your pet's health.
