How much trilostane should I give my Dog?
Adjustments of trilostane dose should be made in increments of 10 to 30 mg/dog. Some time after those recommendations, it was in fact shown that dosing per kg body weight is associated with less side effects compared to dosing according to weight categories. Recently, it became obvious that even lower doses are efficacious to control the disease.
Why is my dog not eating after taking trilostane?
The Vet blamed that on ibuprohen and gave him 100mg tramadol (3 daily) They did a Low-Dose dex suppresion test and said he has Cushings disease and prescribed 60mg Trlostane. After 5 days on trilostane (1 daily) Buddy was not eating, very weak, could hardly stand up,we discontinued the trilostane and within a few days he was much better.
How is trilostane metabolized in a dog?
After absorption, trilostane has to be converted to active metabolites, such as ketotrilostane in the liver, a process which has not been thoroughly studied in dogs. The multitude of effects, which may not be equally active in all dogs, most likely is one of the reasons for the variable clinical response in dogs treated with trilostane.
Can you give Vetoryl to a dog with Cushing’s?
However, its effects are usually temporary, therefore you must continue to administer Vetoryl, even if your dog appears to be fully improved. Without a constant supply of Vetoryl, cortisol production will increase and your dog may start to display symptoms of Cushing’s once more.
How does trilostane work for dogs and cats?
Trilostane is a synthetic enzyme inhibiting drug that is used to treat Cushing’s disease in dogs and cats. Trilostane decreases the production of excessive cortisol hormone by the adrenal gland.
Can you give a dog trilostane for Cushings disease?
Although most dogs tolerate trilostane well, there is a wide range of individual variation regarding dose and your veterinarian will need to monitor your dog closely, particularly at the beginning of treatment. Trilostane also may be used to treat Cushing’s disease in cats. Cushing’s disease is quite rare in the cat and it may not respond as well.
Is it OK to give trilostane to a person?
Trilostane is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarian’s directions, and given only to the animal for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medication to a person. Trilostane may affect the levels of some of the other hormones produced in the adrenal gland.
Are there any generics for trilostane or Vetoryl?
Drug Details 1 Drug Name: Trilostane. 2 Common Name: Vetoryl. 3 Generics: No generics available. 4 Drug Type: Adrenocortical suppressant. 5 Used For: Hyperadrenocorticism. 6 (more items)