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To Art Grondine concerning Azium
Art:
Sorry to hear about Guy. There is a time and place for everything,
and it seems to be Guy's time to move on to the next level. I (and
Guy, I'm sure) appreciate your coolheadedness during this time; I know
it is a very difficult time for you.
Azium is a form of steroid known as dexamethasone. There are
various forms of steroids which have different gradations of actions
on the body - soem are more effective in raising glucose levels, some
are more effective at raising levels of sodium and potassium, etc.,
not to mention duration of action.
Azium is a relatively short-acting steroid which doesn't have as
good a glucose-raising ability as prednisone. However, it is
excellent at raising electrolyte levels back to normal ranges and
steadying the blood vasculature during times of shock; which is why it
is the first choice for animals in shock.
Unfortunately, it is relatively short acting - 6-12 hours, and
would have to be repeated several times a day. Prednisone (or
prednisolone, a closely related steroid) are still the tops for
medical maintenance of insulinoma. (But surgery is still better
yet!!!)
Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Bruce Williams, DVM Department of Veterinary Pathology
[log in to unmask] Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
(202) 782-2600/2602 Washington, D.C. 20306-6000
[Posted in FML issue 1071]
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