Merck, 32463-10MG, 5-Hydroxyflunixin

Flunixin (FLU) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a nicotinic acid derivative, and is involved in inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase in the arachidonic acid cascade. It is anti-pyretic and non-narcotic analgesic in nature, and finds application in veterinary medicine, where it is used to treat a wide variety of disorder in diverse species. This drug can be used to reduce pain and inflammation associated with colic in horses, musculoskeletal disorders, and infectious diseases in cattle. It can also be used as an aid in the treatment of mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome in sows. 5-hydroxyflunixin (5OHFLU) is the main metabolite of Flunixin (FLU).