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Whats the difference between tramadol and carprofen (sp?)?
the first two times that Harley had his tumor removed he was sent home with both of these. I think 3 tramadol 3 times a day and carprofen twice a day. when I picked him up yesterday he has an antiobiotic (different brand) and only tramadol. He's much more uncomfortable this time and sort of groaning a lot while resting/sleeping. the surgeon wasn't there when I picked him up yesterday so maybe I will give them a call to ask about this. I hope I don't have to leave him home alone to drive out to pick up meds.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
aww poor Harley!
I'm not a vet but my best laypup's description is: carprofen is the generic name for Rimadyl, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory to alleviate pain and swelling. Tramadol is a mild opiate pain-killer that works on the nervous system.
Hopefully Dr. Wookie can answer this one better than I can though. In the meantime if you think Harley is in pain, definitely call your vet. I hope he feels better soon.
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Thanks Jerry. An anti-inflammatory would make sense. I do have a call in to see if they thought she might have just missed the carprofen. He came home with 3 meds the last two times so this seemed odd.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
"Dr. Jerry" is pretty much right on the mark!
Tramadol is an atypical opioid analgesic marketed for moderate to moderately severe pain. Anti-inflammatory medications (such as carprofen) often work synergistically with opioid analgesics, giving better pain relief than either drug used alone.
I would definitely suggest calling your vet to see about getting carprofen for Harley, especially since that combination seemed to work well for him in the past.
Right hind limb amputated 7/3/12 for OSA, started on alternating cycles of Carboplatin and Doxorubicin and oral Palladia. Single lung met 9/1. Met in the neck muscle removed 9/30. Large mass in sublumbar lymph node 10/2. Rescue chemo with ifosfamide 10/6. Mets to the rib and axillary lymph node 10/21. Started Leukeran and Pred 10/25. Wookie left this Earth for a far better place on 12/4/12. I miss you, Boo, you were my heart.
wookie524 said
"Dr. Jerry" is pretty much right on the mark!Tramadol is an atypical opioid analgesic marketed for moderate to moderately severe pain. Anti-inflammatory medications (such as carprofen) often work synergistically with opioid analgesics, giving better pain relief than either drug used alone.
I would definitely suggest calling your vet to see about getting carprofen for Harley, especially since that combination seemed to work well for him in the past.
Thank you Dr. Kelly. The added carprofen might be just enough to get him through those first couple of days.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
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