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Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: Dexamethasone side effects?
They can both be given sub q. But long-acting would be depomedrol. But it
would be unlikely that the depo would have acted so quickly
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And right now, I'm too whipped for ego.
Thanks!
-Kyle
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Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: Dexamethasone side effects?
When I asked about the transfusion, I did not realize that she actually got
was suggesting that if money was an issue, using transfusions
(and nothing else) when needed was a possible option.
Thanks for listening.
-Kyle
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: Dexamethasone side effects?
Kyle, it's not a side effect. It's the drug wearing off. The reason that vets
normally combine it with prednisone or depomedrol is that dexamethasone only
stays in the system a day or two. It can have long-term effects if it is given
to reduce swelling or tumor size, since it does that a lot
They can both be given sub q. But long-acting would be depomedrol. But it
would be unlikely that the depo would have acted so quickly. If it was the depo
and it acted so quickly and is already not working, then I would guess
steroids are not going to help her very much. I do not know much
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