Grapiprant
別名: Galliprant
Give this medication exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. It can be given **with or without food**. Watch for side effects such as **vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite**. If these occur, stop the medication and contact your vet. **Do not** give your dog any other pain medications (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or other veterinary NSAIDs) while they are taking grapiprant.
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
- Management of mild to moderate pain caused by osteoarthritis
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Decreased serum albumin
- Soft-formed faeces
- Diarrhoea
- Inappetence
- Mild decreases in serum albumin and total protein
- Haematemesis (very rare)
- Haemorrhagic diarrhoea (very rare)
注意事項與禁忌
- Hypersensitivity to grapiprant
- Concurrent use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids
- Breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs
- Dogs under 9 months of age or weighing less than 3.6 kg
- Dogs under 9 months of age
- Dogs weighing less than 3.6 kg
- Cats (not authorized for use)
- Known hypersensitivity to grapiprant
- Use with caution in dogs with pre-existing **hepatic** or **renal** disease, or those with a history of **gastrointestinal** disease. Monitor liver enzymes, kidney values, and clinical signs of GI upset. > **Clinical Pearl:** Although COX-sparing, gastrointestinal adverse effects (vomiting, diarrhea) remain the most commonly reported side effects in clinical practice.
藥物相互作用
- Other NSAIDs: Increased risk of gastrointestinal toxicity
- Corticosteroids: Increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration
- Highly protein-bound drugs: Potential competition for protein binding sites
- Other NSAIDs (e.g., meloxicam, carprofen): Increased risk of gastrointestinal toxicity and adverse effects. Concurrent use should be avoided.
- Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisolone, dexamethasone): Increased risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and adverse effects. Concurrent use should be avoided.
常見問題
Grapiprant用於寵物有甚麼用途?
Give this medication exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian. It can be given **with or without food**. Watch for side effects such as **vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite**. If these occur, stop the medication and contact your vet. **Do not** give your dog any other pain medications (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or other veterinary NSAIDs) while they are taking grapiprant.
Grapiprant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。