Aminocaproic Acid
別名: Amicar, Capracid, Capramol, Caproamin, Caprolisin, Epsicaprom, Hemocaprol, Hemocid, Hexalense, Ipsilon
* **Purpose**: Prescribed to prevent excessive bleeding or, historically, for a spinal cord disease called degenerative myelopathy. * **Cost**: Treatment can be very expensive, especially for large breed dogs like German Shepherds. * **Expectations**: If used for degenerative myelopathy, understand that this is considered *investigational* and recent studies show little to no benefit. Neurological signs may continue to worsen. * **Side Effects**: Occasionally causes mild stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea). Contact your veterinarian if these occur or if you notice any unusual signs.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- Adjunctive treatment of degenerative myelopathy (seen primarily in German shepherds)
- Antifibrinolytic
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- GI irritation (vomiting, diarrhea) in ~1% of dogs
- Hyperkalemia (particularly in renal impaired patients)
注意事項與禁忌
- Active intravascular clotting (e.g., Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - DIC)
- > **WARNING**: Aminocaproic acid is absolutely contraindicated in patients with active **Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)** or active intravascular clotting, as it can lead to fatal thrombosis. * Use only when benefits outweigh risks in patients with preexisting **cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease**. * May cause **hyperkalemia**, particularly in patients with renal impairment. * **Pregnancy**: FDA Category C. Some animal studies have demonstrated teratogenicity; use only when the risk-to-benefit ratio merits.
藥物相互作用
- Estrogens: Hypercoagulation states may occur in patients receiving aminocaproic acid and estrogens concurrently.
常見問題
Aminocaproic Acid用於寵物有甚麼用途？
* **Purpose**: Prescribed to prevent excessive bleeding or, historically, for a spinal cord disease called degenerative myelopathy. * **Cost**: Treatment can be very expensive, especially for large breed dogs like German Shepherds. * **Expectations**: If used for degenerative myelopathy, understand that this is considered *investigational* and recent studies show little to no benefit. Neurological signs may continue to worsen. * **Side Effects**: Occasionally causes mild stomach upset (vomiting, diarrhea). Contact your veterinarian if these occur or if you notice any unusual signs.
Aminocaproic Acid對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。