Methods: Clinical records of horses treated with LAIOMEP (BOVA UK) at Rainbow Equine Hospital were reviewed
Omeprazole treats ulcers by
A large number of performance horses suffer from gastric or stomach ulcers
“Horses naturally fast overnight, and when the omeprazole is administered on this empty stomach in the early morning, it’s better absorbed,” he said
Treating gastric ulcers with a stomach acid suppressor like omeprazole can upset the gastrointestinal microbiome in humans and dogs, putting them at an increased
Rebound gastric
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Many common side effects of omeprazole are related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system
Omeprazole, for example, is an extremely popular medication used to both prevent and treat gastric ulcers in horses, and some horses at risk for developing ulcers receive omeprazole on a daily Weigh your horse in pounds
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9mg/lb) of horse's bodyweight
[2] In horses, it is used off-label to prevent NSAID-induced hindgut issues such as colitis or hindgut ulcers
It is best to then have a supply on hand to administer before any upcoming stressful event that may trigger acid secretion
Uses
nausea and vomiting*
In cases involving the squamous type of mucosa or stomach/intestinal lining, sucralfate may be used in addition to other drugs, such as omeprazole or rantidine
This side effect is not well understood in horses, but is a theoretical concern in adult horses
Lower doses could potentially reduce the risk of side effects and decrease treatment costs
Omeprazole is effective for 24 hours, allowing the stomach sufficient time to heal itself
A dose is given from the graduated syringe once daily for up to 28 days