How many cc does equines get of Dexamethoxone solution?

Answer 1

DexamethASONE (dex) is a catabolic steroid. It breaks down the body's muscle, increases fat deposits and supresses the immune system. It has many other more subtle effects depending on dose and is opposite of a catabolic steroid.

A cc (cubic centimeter) is one mililiter. The dose a horse would get depends on the concentration of the solution. i.e. how many milligrams (mg's) of dexamethazone are within one CC. Most dex comes in 2-4 mg/ml concentrations.

The amount of dex you should give depends on the horses weight (most are about 500kg) and what effect you are trying to achieve - anti-inflammatory (COPD) versus immunosuppresive doses.

Assuming you have a 500kg horse, a 2 mg/ml dex solution and want to achieve an anti-inflammatory dose you should probably give about 10 cc's 2-3 times per day.