Rimadyl Withdrawal (Washout) Times

The following is taken from the Dec. 2000 Rimadyl Technical Bulletin and it speaks of "washout" periods before switching from one NSAID to another - or from an NSAID to a STEROID!

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Table 1: Withdrawal (washout) times
Once one NSAID is discontinued, a minimum of 48 to 72 hours should be allowed before initiation of another NSAID.
When switching from aspirin to another NSAID, a washout period of 10 to 14 days is advised to minimize the carryover of aspirin-induced platelet dysfunction.
Prednisone to an NSAID allow at least 1 week.
Long-acting corticosteroid to an NSAID allow at least 3 to 4 weeks.

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