Anipryl
Anipryl [selegiline], also known as L-Deprenyl, is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor MAOI that treats Cushing's Disease and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome senility in dogs. Add this item to your cart:
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Benefits:
* First and only FDA-approved drug used to control clinical signs associated with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
* First and only product approved to control uncomplicated PDH pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism Cushings disease
Dosage and Administration:
The usual initial starting dose to treat Cushing's disease in dogs is 0.45mg/pound given once a day in the morning. If no results within 2 months may increase to 0.9mg/pound once a day. If still no response after one month of the increased dose, reevaluate the pet.
The dose for canine cognitive dysfunction is 0.2-0.45mg/pound. It may take up to one month or more to see improvement. Do not give more of this medication than is prescribed without consulting your veterinarian. Anipryl may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Allow pet to drink plenty of water.
If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Store Anipryl at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this medication away from children and pets.
Precautions:
* Anipryl belongs to a class of drugs called Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors MAOI and should not be given with antidepressants such as Prozac.
* Do not use in pregnant or nursing animals.
* Anipryl should not be given if the pet is taking meperidine or fluoxetine.
* Tell your veterinarian about any other medical conditions your pet has.
* Store Anipryl at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
* Keep this medication away from children and pets.
Anipryl
Possible Side Effects:
* If any serious side effects occur difficulty breathing, hives, agitation swelling of the lips, tongue or face, stop giving Anipryl and seek emergency veterinary medical attention.
* Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Anipryl overdose include excitement, irritability, nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, severe headache, hallucinations, weakness, sweating and seizures.
* Anipryl may cause dizziness or drowsiness
* If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Anipryl and seek emergency veterinary medical attention an allergic reaction difficulty breathing swelling of the lips, tongue or face hives, a severe headache, restlessness, agitation, or irritability, sweating, convulsions, uncontrollable or irregular movements.
* Other less serious side effects may occur. Continue giving Anipryl and talk to your veterinarian if your pet develops dizziness or drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea, insomnia, mild confusion, agitation or anxiety, dry mouth.
* Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
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