- Laminitis Rx: drug that cause vasodilation and restore the blood supply. e.g, Phenoxybenzamine (alpha drenergic agonist). Phenoxybenzamine is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist promoting vasodilation and restoration of blood flow to the digits. Prednisone is contraindicated in laminitis because corticosteroids are believed to induce the condition. Antibiotics are not indicated unless a secondary bacterial infection develops. Application of a horse shoe would not help and would be very painful in an already sensitive and painful condition. Other medications used to restore blood flow to the digits include acepromazine, isoxsuprine hydrochloride, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), heparin, and nitroglycerine
- others; acepromazine, DMSO, heparin, nitroglycerin
- Ab: only if infection
- Contra Ind: Cortico,