BTB: Joint injections: The big 3 corticosteroids

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Joint injections: The big 3 corticosteroids Posted: 03 Apr 2010 01:51 PM PDT From Joint injections: A good idea? from The Horse Magazine There are three primary corticosteroids used for intra-articular injections in horses. Here's an overview: Methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol)--Longest-lasting of the three; typically used in low-motion joints for degenerative joint disease. Colorado State University (CSU) research has shown that this drug does have negative effects on articular cartilage. Triamcinolone acetate (Vetalog)--Moderate duration of effectiveness; used in high-motion joints at low dosages. Studies show no negative effects, and it might actually be chondroprotective (protective of the cartilage). Betamethasone phosphate (Betavet Soluspan, Celestone)--Shortest-acting of the three; used to reduce synovitis and joint inflammation, with no known bad side effects.

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