Strydaflex Injectable

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General Drug Information and Indications

Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) injectable for equine joint disease and soft tissue injuries; supports articular cartilage. Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) injectable (equine brand). Mechanism: inhibits destructive cartilage enzymes (MMPs, stromelysin, elastase, hyaluronidase, complement); stimulates chondrocyte proteoglycan and HA synthesis; exhibits anti-inflammatory and heparin-like properties. IM administration for joint disease in horses. Key information Equine joint supplement injectable or oral. Store per label. For joint health support. Aseptic technique if injectable.

How to Give this Medication

IM injection: administer deep IM. Standard equine protocol: 500 mg IM twice weekly for 4 weeks. Intra-articular: strict aseptic technique. Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed This product is given as a single dose or as part of a defined protocol. Contact your veterinarian if a scheduled administration was missed. Contact your veterinarian.

Side Effects

IM injection site reactions (pain, swelling). Mild transient thrombocytopenia (heparin-like). Hypersensitivity (rare). Anticoagulant effect — exercise caution with concurrent anticoagulants.

Precautions

For animals Mild anticoagulant effect — use with caution in horses with coagulopathy or concurrent anticoagulant therapy. Not approved for use in food-producing animals. For people handling this medication Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. PSGAG injectable — wear gloves. Heparin-like: avoid skin contact with injectable. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Joint supplement overdose — contact vet for guidance.

Strydaflex Injectable dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
STRYDAFLEX INJECTABLE—Injectable1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual – Joint Disorders in Horses; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)