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Re: Second time lasix or first time appropriate lasix (993 Views)
Posted by: SJU5 (IP Logged)
Date: December 16, 2006 05:36PM

Let me understand this:
You want lasix information posted? How in the world can you possibly understand the trainer/vets intent on increasing or decreasing the dosage level of lasix prior to race.

If horse A was given 20 cc of lasix last out and he ran poorly, was that because it was not enough? or did the lasix dose make the horse drowsy as is a possible side effect in some horses? Now today he goes to 10 cc's. Is that because the trainer does not feel Horse A needs a full 20 cc's because the bleeding/breathing problem has stopped or the 20 made him drowsy.

And also 20 cc's of one brand might NOT have the same effect as 20 cc's of another brand or type of lasix. Which is stronger? 600 mg of Ibuprofin or 500 mg of Naprosyn? Guessing huh? (It's Naprosyn). But also the effect differs in different people. Thats why there are many types of anti-inflammatory medications and strengths. Do SoCal horses who run in hotter weather need less lasix in order to retain electrolytes for optimum hydration levels? Do we use more in the North in winter as horses lose less fluids from sweat, but might have more nasal mucus because of the increase in nasal discharge or more in the hot, humid Saratoga heat?

Do you expect NYRA to post cc's AND type of lasix or other meds. Forget a friend who is a handicapper, bring your local pharmacist to assist you handicapping the card based on medication.



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Second time lasix or first time appropriate lasix (1464 Views) Thehoarsehorseplayer 12/16/2006 05:01PM
Re: Second time lasix or first time appropriate lasix (993 Views) SJU5 12/16/2006 05:36PM
Re: Second time lasix or first time appropriate lasix (784 Views) Thehoarsehorseplayer 12/16/2006 06:40PM


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