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ArticleBMC veterinary research2025

Characterization of intramuscular Isoflupredone acetate in horses: pharmacokinetics and effects on anti-inflammatory mediators and plasma electrolytes.

Juliana Sullivan, Jeff Blea, Camilo J Morales, Daniel S McKemie, Philip H Kass, Heather K Knych

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Juliana SullivanK.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (Pharmacology Section), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 620 West Health Science Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
Jeff BleaSchool of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
Camilo J MoralesK.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (Pharmacology Section), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 620 West Health Science Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
Daniel S McKemieK.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (Pharmacology Section), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 620 West Health Science Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
Philip H KassDepartment of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
Heather K KnychK.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (Pharmacology Section), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 620 West Health Science Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, USA. hkknych@ucdavis.edu.

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backgroundCorticosteroids, such as isoflupredone, are effective anti-inflammatory medications and as such are commonly used to treat inflammation associated with training and injuries in performance horses. While the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of isoflupredone acetate (IPA) following intra-articular administration to horses has been well described, studies characterizing intramuscular (IM) administration are lacking. The objective of the current study was to describe the pharmacokinetics and anti-inflammatory effects of IPA following IM administration to horses. Twelve horses received a single IM dose of 20 mg IPA, and blood and urine samples were collected starting at 5 min (blood) and 24 h (urine) until 312 h. Concentrations of isoflupredone were determined using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, and pharmacokinetic analysis performed. The pharmacodynamic effects of the drug were assessed by measuring endogenous cortisol concentrations and effects on concentrations of inflammatory biomarkers utilizing an ex vivo model of inflammation.

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conclusionThe prolonged detection time and pharmacologic effects of isoflupredone acetate warrant an extended withdrawal time for IM administration prior to competition in performance horses.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsElectrolytesFluprednisoloneAnimalsFemaleHalf-LifeHorsesHydrocortisoneInflammationInjections, IntramuscularMaleAnti-Inflammatory AgentsElectrolytesFluprednisoloneHydrocortisoneAnti-inflammatoryCorticosteroidDetection timeHorseHypokalemiaIsoflupredone acetate

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PMCPMC12649081

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