Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cimicoxib is safe and effective for pain after dog surgery
By Grandemange, E et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2013·Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy and safety of cimicoxib in the control of perioperative pain in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 237 dogs undergoing orthopedic or soft tissue surgery were given either cimicoxib (Cimalgex) or carprofen to manage their pain after the procedure. Both medications were effective in reducing pain, and the dogs tolerated them well. Owners reported that their pets seemed comfortable and showed improvement in pain scores during the week following surgery. This study suggests that cimicoxib is a good option for managing pain in dogs after surgery, similar to the commonly used carprofen.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of cimicoxib (Cimalgex®; Vétoquinol SA) for the control of perioperative pain in dogs. METHODS: A double-blind, randomized, controlled multi-centre field study was conducted in 237 dogs undergoing orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery. Pain was monitored by the attending veterinarian over the 7 days following the surgical procedure using two pain-scoring systems and a visual analogue scale. An enhanced monitoring protocol for postoperative pain was utilized during the first 24 hours after surgery. The dog owner's assessment of perceived analgesia during this time period was also recorded. RESULTS: Cimicoxib demonstrated statistically significant non-inferiority compared to carprofen. These findings were confirmed by owners' assessments and by the evolution of the pain scores. Both drugs were well tolerated throughout the study. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Cimicoxib had non-inferior efficacy and tolerability when compared to carprofen for the control of perioperative pain in dogs undergoing orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23710692/