21 C.F.R. § 522.1620 Orgotein for injection.
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
(a) Specifications. Orgotein for injection is packaged in a vial containing 5 milligrams of orgotein and 10 milligrams of sucrose as lyophilized sterile nonpyrogenic powder with directions for dissolving the contents of the vial in 2 milliliters of diluent which is sodium chloride injection, U.S.P. (b) Sponsor. See No. 024991 in §510.600(c) of this chapter. (c) Conditions of use—(1) Horses. (i) It is used in the treatment of soft tissue inflammation associated with the musculoskeletal system. (ii) It is administered by deep intramuscular injection at a dosage level of 5 milligrams every other day for 2 weeks and twice weekly for 2 to 3 more weeks. Severe cases, both acute and chronic, may benefit more from daily therapy initially. Dosage may be continued beyond 5 weeks if satisfactory improvement has not been achieved. (iii) Not for use in horses intended for food. (2) Dogs. (i) It is used for the relief of inflammation associated with ankylosing spondylitis, spondylosis, and disc disease. When severe nerve damage is present, response will occur much more slowly, if at all. (ii) It is administered by subcutaneous injection at a dosage level of 5 milligrams every day for 6 days, and thereafter, every other day for 8 days. In less severe conditions, shorter courses of therapy may be indicated. (3) Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. [40 FR 13858, Mar. 27, 1975, as amended at 41 FR 32583, Aug. 4, 1976]
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 522—IMPLANTATION OR INJECTABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS
§ 522.1620 Orgotein for injection.
