Cloprostenol Sodium for Injection

【Veterinary drug name】

General name: Cloprostenol Sodium for Injection

Commercial name:

Pinyin: Zhusheyong Lüqianliechunna

【Main component】 Cloprostenol Sodium

【Appearance】 This product is white freeze-dried lumps.

【Pharmacological properties】

This product is an analogue of prostaglandin F_2α, has strong effect on dissolving corpus luteum. Cloprostenol Sodium causes corpus luteum regression quickly and suppresses its secretory activity, can significantly excite uterine smooth muscle, induce the contraction of uterine smooth muscle and relax the cervix. Regularly cycling animals usually show estrus within 2~5 days post administration; Cow at the gestation period of 10~150 days will abort within 2~3 days after administration.

【Indication for use】

Prostaglandins. Mainly used for oestrus synchronization in cow and induction of parturition in sow.

【Interactions with other drugs】

Cloprostenol Sodium can enhance the activity of other oxytocic agents.

【Dosage and administration route】

Intramuscular injection. For oestrus synchronization in cow, inject 0.4~0.6 mg at once; repeat administration after 11 days; for induction of parturition in sow, 0.05~0.2 mg, within 3 days prior to the predicted farrowing date.

【Adverse reactions】

Using this product in late pregnant animals may reduce efficacy and increase the risk of dystocia.

【Special precautions】

1. Do not use in gestating animals, unless it is desirable to induce parturition or induction of abortion.
2. For induction of parturition, premature use is strictly prohibited.
3. This product may cause abortion and acute bronchospasm, be careful when handling. Pregnant women, asthmatics and people with other respiratory problems should operate the product discreetly;
4. Inhaling fast acting bronchial dilation drugs to relieve the dyspnea result from accidental inhalation or injection.
5. This product can be easily absorbed through the skin, wear rubber or disposable gloves when handling, wash hands thoroughly with soap after finishing the operation. Accidental spillage on the skin should be washed off immediately with water.
6. Do not use this product together with antipyretic analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs;
7. Empty vials should be buried deeply or burned. Waste materials derived from this product should be disposed of in approved waste disposal equipment, do not dispose undiluted waste on spot. Don’t contaminate water, feed and food by this product.

【Withdrawal period】 None

【Specifications】 0.1 mg/vial

【Package】 10 vials per box

【Storage】 Seal tightly, keep in a shady and cool place

【Shelf life】 2 years