In consultation with its Drug Advisory Committee, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has officially added the following drugs to section 1 of the Schedule to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations: Amlodipine, Ciclesonide and Methadone.
- Amlodipine is an approved veterinary drug used to reduce high blood pressure in cats. This drug is not recognized for use in horses.
- Ciclesonide is an inhaled steroid used to treat breathing problems in horses caused by asthma. The CPMA intends to develop and publish an Elimination Guideline for ciclesonide.
- Methadone is an opioid painkiller licensed for cats.
Any detection of the above drugs may result in a positive test.
The CPMA strongly recommends consulting a veterinarian on any decision to administer supplements or medications to a racehorse.
Testing for these drugs will begin on December 1, 2020.
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