- Accelerates recovery from respiratory illness
- Consistently proven to provide a more rapid recovery from bacterial and viral respiratory infections
- Lets the veterinarian make the call on dosage
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EqStim is indicated in the horse as an adjunct to conventional therapy in the treatment of equine respiratory disease complex (ERDC). This product has been demonstrated to be effective in increasing the rate of recovery when used in conjunction with antibiotic or hyperimmune therapy in the treatment of primary and secondary bacterial and viral infections associated with equine respiratory disease complex. Provides the safest, most controlled CMI response available among licensed immunostimulants.
This product works to accelerate recovery from respiratory illnesses. It is proven to offer a faster recovery from viral or bacterial infections of the respiratory system.
EqStim is a preparation consisting of 0.4 mg/mL non-viable Propionibacterium acnes suspended in 12.5% ethanol in saline.
EqStim is indicated in the horse as an adjunct to conventional therapy in the treatment of equine respiratory disease complex. This product has been demonstrated to be effective in increasing the rate of recovery when used in conjunction with antibi-otic or hyperimmune therapy in the treatment of primary and secondary bacterial and viral infec-tions associated with equine respiratory disease complex.
EqStim must be administered by the intravenous (IV) route. Shake well to obtain uniform suspension.
Repeat dosage at day 3 (or day 4) and at day 7, and weekly thereafter as needed.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
The effects of this immunostimulant have not been studied in pregnant animals. Do not use when pregnancy is known or suspected. There may be a rise in temperature, tremors, temporary loss of appetite, or sluggishness a few hours after injection.
Anaphylactoid reactions may occur.
Antidote: epinephrine.
For animal use only.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use in conjunction with glucocorticoids or other immune suppressors. Steroid therapy should be withdrawn at least seven days before initiating this immunostimulant therapy.
May be stored at room temperature until first used. Once vial has been opened, store at 2°-7°C (35° - 45°F). Do not freeze.
Do not administer concomitantly with any type of steroid. Steroids can have a suppressing effect on the immune system, adversely affecting the capacity of EqStim to stimulate the appropriate immune response.