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Most prescriptions are delivered within 3-5 days.Lysodren is an oral tablet prescription medication used to help those who suffer from pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease. Plus, it can be used to treat some of the symptoms associated with adrenal gland tumors.
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Item Number | 146773 |
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Common Brand Name(s) | Lysodren |
Generic Name | Mitotane |
For Use With | Dogs & Cats |
Administration Form | Oral |
Product Form | Tablet |
Health Condition | Cushing's Disease |
Drug Type | Hormone |
Lysodren is indicated for the treatment of pets with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenal cortical carcinoma.
Lethargy, weakness, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination, depression, and liver damage are possible. Your pet's appetite, water intake, and urination should decrease when Lysodren starts to work. Some pets may be truly allergic to this medication. Call your veterinarian if your pet is acting ill while taking Lysodren.
Talk to your vet about any other drugs your pet is taking before starting this medication.
Wear gloves when handling this medication. Adrenal crisis occurs in the setting of shock or severe trauma and response to shock is impaired, in pets taking this medication. If this occurs, administer hydrocortisone, monitor for escalating signs of shock, and discontinue until recovery.
This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats.
Mitotane.
The recommended initial dose is 2 g to 6 g orally, in three or four divided doses per day. Your health care professional may ask you to increase doses incrementally or as tolerated.
Store at 77°F. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
This is an oral tablet that treats pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism). It can also be used to treat some of the symptoms associated with adrenal gland tumors.
Give exactly according to your veterinarians instructions. It is usually recommended to give this medication with a high fat treat or food to help increase absorption.
Your veterinarian will usually start your pet on a high dose at first and then gradually decrease the dose to the minimum dose to be effective. Your veterinarian will monitor your pet closely to make sure he/she is on the correct dose of medication. If you have questions about how to use Lysodren properly, always speak with your veterinarian.
With Cushing's disease and some types of tumors, excess steroid hormone is produced. Lysodren helps the adrenal gland to produce less steroid hormone so levels can return to normal.
Your pets symptoms associated with Cushings disease should improve with time but the response to Lysodren is individual. If Lysodren is helping, it is usually used chronically for the rest of your pets life.
I got a second opinion from a Vet who told me Lysodren had many bad side effects. My original vet told me I needed gloves when I handled this drug so what would it do to my dog if ingesting it ? Chewy was very understanding and told me to send it back because I never opened it. Now I will see if they credit my credit card with a refund.