Do not use zycortal suspension in dogs that have previously had a hypersensitivity reaction to desoxycorticosterone pivalate.
Zycortal dose for dogs.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Zycortal can provide effective control and management of addison s disease helping dogs live life to their full potential.
Zycortal suspension should not be used in.
If the dog is clinically normal and has a normal na k ratio on day 25 adjust the dose based on the day 10 na k ratio using the guidelines in table 1 below.
Do not use in pregnant dogs or in dogs suffering from congestive heart disease severe renal disease or edema.
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At approximately 25 days after the first dose re evaluate the dog and repeat the na k ratio.
Cost per year for zycortal at label dose for a west higland white terrier 475.
Estimated life time cost for zycortal for a great dane assuming a lifespan of 4 7 additional years after diagnosis 15 585 now imagine being able to cut those costs in half says vincent.
If the dog is both clinically normal and has a normal na k ratio on day 25 adjust the dose based on the day 10 na k ratio using the guidelines in table 1 below.
Addison s disease or hypoadrenocorticism is a rare endocrine disorder that can be potentially fatal if left untreated.
Not for human use.
Cost per year for zycortal at label dose for a great dane 2 851.
Zycortal suspension should be used with caution in dogs with congestive heart disease edema severe renal disease or primary hepatic failure.
At approximately 25 days after the first dose re evaluate the dog and repeat the na k ratio.
Refer to the prescribing information for complete details.
It can be physiological such as a medical procedure or injury emotional such as a visit to the veterinarian changes to life at home or holiday events like fireworks or parties.
In a laboratory study zycortal suspension was administered via subcutaneous injection to 32 beagle dogs four groups of 8 dogs each at doses of 0 1 3 and 5 times the labeled starting dose 1x 2 2 mg kg once every 21 days for 6 months for a total of 9 injections.
Some patients are more sensitive to the actions of zycortal suspension and may exhibit side effects in an exaggerated degree.
One of two medications zycortal is less expensive than the other medicine.
Do not use zycortal suspension in pregnant or lactating dogs.
Second dose of zycortal suspension.
Zycortal suspension is given subcutaneously as replacement therapy for mineralocorticoid deficiency in dogs with primary hypoadrenocorticism addison s disease active s ingredient s.
Second dose of zycortal suspension.
If you miss a dose contact your veterinarian.
Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure.
