From the article on the Flunixin site:
DRUG TESTING

Detection Time Information: Flunixin's pharmacological effects are not thought of as lasting longer than 24 hours after a clinical dose, and they may last slightly less, particularly after an IV dose. Flunixin clears the blood and urine rapidly (24-48 hours) if detection is less sensitive, but if detection is highly sensitive, flunixin can be detected in urine for up to 2 weeks after a course of therapy. Canadian and Australian researchers report a detection time of 3 days in horses, while 2 days is likely a more consistent figure in the United States. There is no ARCI-recommended plasma-level threshold or tolerance level for flunixin, but California officially permits a level of up to 1.0 mcg/ml in the blood, while Pennsylvania permits a level of up to 0.1 mcg/ml.

How bad is this...the company site also gives the trainers info on how long it stays in their system for Drug Testing protection. Anybody who is that naieve (sp?) to think that all the vets dont ask for this info when they juice 'em up?



Post Edited (02-21-05 16:34)