Settle Endometritis Therapy for Horses -- 1.5ml vial - [Infections Treatment]

Settle Endometritis Therapy is an emulsion of purified mycobacterium cell walls that have been extracted by a process that reduces their toxic and allergic effects. Settle enhances the innate humoral immune responses by activating macrophages and stimulating the cloning of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN). These activated phagocytic cells stimulate a cytokine cascade that results in the destruction of bacteria, such as Streptococcus zooepidemicus.

How It Works

Settle enhances the innate humoral immune responses by activating macrophages and stimulating the cloning of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN). These activated phagocytic cells stimulate a cytokine cascade that results in the destruction of bacteria, such as Streptococcus zooepidemicus.

Indications

Recommended as an aid in the treatment of equine endometritis caused by Streptococcus zooepidemicus.

Administer 1.5 ml by intrauterine instillation with a sterile catheter or by intravenous injection into the jugular vein during the early estrus period. Treatment may be repeated at subsequent natural or induced estrus periods.

Intravenous:

Administer 1.5ml of SETTLE by intravenous injection into the jugular vein during the early estrus. Use strict aseptic technique.

Intrauterine:

Administer 1.5ml by intrauterine instillation using strict aseptic technique. Dilute 1.5ml of SETTLE in sterile lactated ringers, normal saline, water for injection or semen extender to provide an approximate final volume of 25-50ml. Aseptically administer the diluted solution into the uterus using a sterile catheter.

Optimal Administration Timing

• At the diagnosis of uterine infection & while awaiting culture & sensitivity test results
• In conjunction with local or systemic antibiotic treatments
• The day after foaling (or at the first sign of estrus) in known endometritis susceptible mares or recognized as difficult breeders
• At time of retained placenta removal (and/or at the first heat of mares with history of retained placenta or delayed expulsion)
• The day after foaling (or at first natural heat) in mares with poor reproductive tract conformation
• At diagnosis of uterine inflammation or poor involution
• At the time of natural breeding or artificial insemination
• Immediately prior to shipping mares for breeding to expensive stallions
• The day after foaling to ensure earlier uterine health, facilitate earlier breeding when mares are late in the season or to increase conception at the foal heat

Optimal timing refers to when the opportunity for uterine infection and endometritis is greatest. Refer to product monograph for specific direction on when and how to administer SETTLE.

Caution:

Mix thoroughly before injecting. Use entire contents when first opened. Contains gentamicin as preservative. Do not administer within 21 days of slaughter. If anaphylaxis occurs, administer epinephrine or equivalent. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Contraindication:

Cortisone reduces the production of interleukin-1 (IL-1). Mares being treated with corticosteroids or ACTH may not respond to SETTLE therapy.

Side Effects:

Mild fever, drowsiness, and decreased appetite may occur for 1 to 2 days following intravenous injection. These are normal responses to the release of IL-1. An elevated body temperature enhances the immune function by stimulating leukocyte activity and thus is not an adverse side effect.

Storage:

Store at 2°-7°C. (35°-45°F). Do not freeze.