Diphenoxylate
別名: Co-phenotrope, Lofenoxal, Lomotil
Diphenoxylate is used to treat severe diarrhea by slowing down gut movement. * **Do not give more than prescribed**, as overdosing can cause serious side effects including extreme sleepiness and constipation. * Ensure your pet has access to plenty of fresh water to prevent dehydration. * Contact your veterinarian if the diarrhea persists for more than 48 hours, if your pet becomes lethargic, or if you notice blood in the stool.
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。
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Constipation
- Sedation
- Bloating
- Paralytic ileus
- CNS depression (especially in cats)
- Anticholinergic effects at high doses (dry mouth, tachycardia)
注意事項與禁忌
- Toxigenic diarrhea
- Infectious enteritis (e.g., Salmonella, Parvovirus)
- Obstructive GI disease
- Severe liver disease
- Cats (generally avoided due to CNS excitation/depression)
- > **Caution:** Do not use in cases of infectious diarrhea where pathogen clearance is necessary. Use with extreme caution in cats due to increased sensitivity to opioids. Monitor for signs of ileus or severe constipation.
藥物相互作用
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): May cause severe hypertensive crisis
- CNS Depressants (e.g., sedatives, anesthetics): Additive CNS and respiratory depression
- Anticholinergics: Additive anticholinergic effects and increased risk of severe ileus
常見問題
Diphenoxylate用於寵物有甚麼用途？
Diphenoxylate is used to treat severe diarrhea by slowing down gut movement. * **Do not give more than prescribed**, as overdosing can cause serious side effects including extreme sleepiness and constipation. * Ensure your pet has access to plenty of fresh water to prevent dehydration. * Contact your veterinarian if the diarrhea persists for more than 48 hours, if your pet becomes lethargic, or if you notice blood in the stool.
Diphenoxylate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。