Olsalazine Sodium
別名: Dipentum, Rasal
* **Administration:** Give this medication with food to minimize stomach upset. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. * **Monitor for Dry Eye:** Watch for thick, yellow/green eye discharge, squinting, or redness. This drug can occasionally decrease tear production (a condition called "dry eye" or KCS). * **Monitor Stool:** Contact your veterinarian if your dog's diarrhea worsens after starting this medication. > **Do not stop abruptly** unless directed by your veterinarian, but seek advice if adverse effects occur.
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
- For dogs who cannot tolerate sulfasalazine
- Chronic colitis
- Chronic colitis
- Chronic colitis
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS / dry eye) - less frequent than with sulfasalazine
- Diarrhea (paradoxical worsening reported in humans)
- Vomiting (especially with overdose)
- Decreased motor activity (with overdose)
- Elevated ALT or AST
注意事項與禁忌
- Hypersensitivity to olsalazine or salicylates
- > **Important Note:** While the risk of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is lower than with sulfasalazine, baseline and periodic Schirmer Tear Tests (STT) are still highly recommended. * **Renal Disease:** Use with caution in animals with pre-existing renal disease, as rare nephrotoxicity has been reported in human patients. * **Pregnancy (FDA Category C):** High-dose rat studies showed some fetal abnormalities. Use during pregnancy only when benefits outweigh the risks. * **Lactation:** Oral olsalazine given to lactating rats produced growth retardation in pups. Use with caution in nursing patients. * **Hepatic:** May cause increases in ALT or AST; monitor liver enzymes if used long-term.
藥物相互作用
- Warfarin: Olsalazine may increase prothrombin times in patients receiving warfarin.
常見問題
Olsalazine Sodium用於寵物有甚麼用途？
* **Administration:** Give this medication with food to minimize stomach upset. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. * **Monitor for Dry Eye:** Watch for thick, yellow/green eye discharge, squinting, or redness. This drug can occasionally decrease tear production (a condition called "dry eye" or KCS). * **Monitor Stool:** Contact your veterinarian if your dog's diarrhea worsens after starting this medication. > **Do not stop abruptly** unless directed by your veterinarian, but seek advice if adverse effects occur.
Olsalazine Sodium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。