The usual dose of percorten v in dogs is 1mg pound given by im injection every 25 days.
Percorten for dogs side effects.
It may cause polyuria polydipsia increased blood volume edema and cardiac enlargement.
What are the potential side effects of percorten v.
Precautions and side effects.
Reduce dosage in dogs showing signs of hypernatremia or hypokalemia.
Like other adrenocortical hormones percorten v may cause severe side effects if dosage is too high or prolonged.
Store percorten v at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Percorten v novartis animal health uses of desoxycorticosterone for dogs and cats.
Like other adrenocortical hormones percorten v may cause severe side effects if dosage is too high or prolonged.
Percorten v requires a prescription from your veterinarian.
Percorten v is indicated as replacement therapy for the mineralocorticoid deficit in dogs with primary adrenocortical insufficiency.
Do not use in pregnant dogs or in dogs suffering from congestive heart failure severe renal disease or edema.
Reduce dosage in dogs showing signs of hypernatremia or hypokalemia.
Like other adrenocortical hormones percorten v may cause severe side effects if dosage is too high or prolonged.
I noticed a marked improvement in his energy level.
Percorten v is dangerous when used in dogs that are suffering from heart failure kidney failure or various other types of organ damage.
It can also interact negatively with certain other types of drugs in your pet s system including insulin.
When our vet switched back to percorten why again we stayed with zycortal cause it works better for my 24 pounds of perfect.
Like other adrenocortical hormones percorten v may cause severe side effects if dosage is too high or prolonged.
Risks and side effects of percorten v.
Reduce dosage in dogs showing signs of hypernatremia or hypokalemia.
The dosage of percorten v should be reduced in these patients.
Some patients may show signs of hypernatremia or hypokalemia.
Do not use in pregnant dogs or in dogs suffering from congestive heart failure severe renal disease or edema.
You will need a syringe to use percorten v but it is not included in the package.
Possible side effects that have been reported include depression lethargy vomiting anorexia polydipsia and polyuria.
Please see 3cc 3ml luer slip syringe with 3 4 25 g needle.
Concomitant use of percorten v with potassium sparing diuretics such as spironolactone may counter the effect of percorten v because desoxycorticosterone pivalate and potassium sparing diurectics exhibit opposing mechanisms of action.
Rated 5 out of 5 by diego from better than percorten our vet for some reason switched from percorten to zycortal.
Low incidence of side effects.