Effect of Meperidine on Equine Blood Histamine, Tryptase, and Immunoglobulin-E Concentrations

Objectives: To evaluate changes in immunological parameters following subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) administration of meperidine in horses through quantitative analysis of plasma tryptase, histamine, and IgE levels.Methods: Six adult horses were enrolled in a prospective randomized crosso...

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Main Authors: H. Nicole Trenholme, Daniel M. Sakai, Londa J. Berghaus, Amanda L. Hanafi, Heather K. Knych, Clare A. Ryan, Brittany McHale, Frane Banovic, Jane E. Quandt, Michele Barletta, Rachel A. Reed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.584922/full