In the first-aid kit of each pet owner's owner, there must be funds intended for emergency care: all kinds of painkillers, anti-shock drugs, sedatives, anti-allergic drugs. It is especially important to replenish supplies of medicines that stimulate vital functions. One of these drugs is considered "sulfocamphocaine." For cats, this remedy is used in case of heart failure.
A little information
"Sulfocamphocaine" - a tool that belongs to the category of respiratory stimulants. It is able to activate vasomotor and respiratory function of the medulla oblongata. The medication is made in the form of injections used in the treatment of people, but it is precisely the veterinarians who use it most often.
Each milliliter of solution contains 50 mg of sulfocamphoric acid and 51 mg of procaine. Also, the composition of the drug has distilled water. By its consistency, the drug resembles a slightly yellowish or completely transparent liquid. "Sulfocamphocainum" is produced in ampoules of 2 ml. Each box contains 10 pieces.
Pharmacological properties
The drug affects the heart muscle and coronary vessels. When administered intravenously, the drug has a strong effect on the myocardium, improves the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels.
By acting directly on the respiratory center located in the medulla oblongata, the drug improves lung function. "Sulfocamphocaine" in cats is actively used for heart failure, as well as a prophylactic that prevents the occurrence of pulmonary edema and pneumonia.
Penetrating into the bloodstream, the drug accelerates heart rate and respiratory contractions. Pet owners should consider that it is forbidden to use this product at home - the animal must be under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Indications for use
"Sulfocamphocaine" cats should be prescribed for:
- heart failure provoked by any factors;
- cardiogenic or anaphylactic shock;
- pulmonary failure;
- a significant decrease in blood pressure;
- complications of pathologies caused by pathogenic bacteria to get rid of symptoms;
- an overdose of barbiturates or narcotic substances.
Among other things, this drug can be used as a stimulator of the functioning of the cardiovascular apparatus and respiration in case of dangerous insect bites and serious poisoning of animals.
Recommended Sulfocamphocaine Dosage for Cats
The tool can be used by any parenteral route. It is possible to administer the drug to cats both subcutaneously in the withers and intramuscularly. In the latter case, the medication should be pricked in the upper third of the posterior muscular group.
The recommended dosage of Sulfocamphocaine for cats is 0.1 ml of a 10% solution for each kilogram of pet’s weight once or twice a day. In case of pulmonary edema, this dose does not change, however, triple administration of the drug throughout the day becomes quite appropriate.
Sulfocamphocaine is excellently absorbed. In addition, with parenteral routes of administration, injectable lipogranulomas are not formed on the skin of the animal. With extreme caution, only intravenous administration is necessary. In this way, the drug should be administered in a jet or drip. This should be done very slowly, preferably under the supervision of a qualified veterinarian who will be able to control the level of blood pressure in the cat.
To prepare the solution, you can use isotonic saline fluid. If necessary, injections can be given within a month. Only in this case it is very important to adhere to the rules described in the instructions for "Sulfocamphocaine".
Contraindications
Like many other medicines, Sulfocamphocaine has certain limitations for use. If there are any, it is strictly forbidden to prick the cat. Contraindications are:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, especially to novocaine;
- the period of pregnancy and lactation in cats;
- individual intolerance to the components, manifested before in the form of allergic reactions;
- epilepsy and convulsions of various pathogenesis.
Extreme caution should be given to Sulfocamphocaine injections in cats that have low blood pressure, since the drug has a pronounced hypotensive effect.
Overdose
If all the rules are followed, the instructions for using Sulfocamphocaine in cats usually do not cause any negative reactions from the body. In cases of significant excess of the recommended dosage, about 3-5 times, all sorts of negative symptoms may occur. Most often, an overdose manifests itself in the form:
- severe tachycardia;
- muscle tremors;
- diarrhea
- twitching of limbs;
- abnormal type of breathing.
If such symptoms occur, contact your veterinarian immediately. Therapy in this case is prescribed, usually symptomatic. Usually, a specialist prescribes anticonvulsants and medications aimed at suppressing the central nervous system.
Drug interaction
"Sulfocamphocaine" cats can be prescribed simultaneously with cardiac glycosides, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, steroid hormones, muscle relaxants, drugs that suppress the activity of the central nervous system.
Strengthening the action of "sulfocamphocaine" is observed with its combination with analgesics and diuretic drugs. The same effect is achieved when combined with steroid hormones and cardiac glycosides.
With the parallel use of Sulfocamphocaine injections and drugs that inhibit the central nervous system, a weakened effect of the latter is noted. With a combination of injections with muscle relaxants, a prolongation of neuromuscular blockade occurs.
Analogs
There are a huge number of drugs that are similar in their effect and indications. The analogues of "sulfocamphocaine" include:
- "Kardazin".
- Adexor.
- "Trimectal."
- Carvidon.
- Dimezar.
All of them differ in their composition, while possessing identical properties and a mechanism of action. Owners of cats should keep in mind that you can not choose the analogues of the prescribed drug yourself. Only a veterinarian can correctly select a similar remedy, taking into account the age of the cat and the complexity of the problem.
Conclusion
If the cat has signs of heart failure, do not immediately resort to an injection of Sulfocamphocaine on your own. In such a situation, the first thing you should do is contact the veterinarian who will conduct the appropriate examinations, make a competent diagnosis and prescribe the optimal treatment. After all, even the safest, at first glance, intervention in inexperienced hands can become a real weapon.
Be sure to read the proposed instructions and the features of using "Sulfocamphocaine" for cats before making an injection. After all, this drug is very powerful. The right choice of dosage and route of administration are extremely important nuances when using this drug.