Pseudoephedrine
別名: Equiphed, Sudafed, Equi-Phar Equi-Hist 1200 Granules, Drixoral, Histgranules, Tri-Hist, Kid Kare
* **Consistency is Key:** For this drug to be effective, it must be administered exactly as directed by the veterinarian. Missed doses will negate its effect (e.g., urine dribbling will return). It may take several days for the full benefit of the drug to take place. * **Watch for Side Effects:** Because this drug acts as a stimulant, your pet might become restless, pant more than usual, or lose their appetite. * **When to Call the Vet:** Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet demonstrates ongoing changes in behavior (restlessness, irritability), has a racing heart, or if the urinary incontinence persists or increases. > **Safety Warning:** Keep this medication strictly out of reach of all pets and children. Even small accidental overdoses can be extremely dangerous.
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
- As a decongestant
- For use when an antihistamine/decongestant may be useful using the pyrilamine/pseudoephedrine oral granules
- For urinary incontinence, or as a decongestant
- To increase urethral tone
- For retrograde ejaculation
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Panting
- Decreased appetite
- Lethargy
- Tachycardia
- CNS excitement
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias
注意事項與禁忌
- Glaucoma
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Hypertension
- Use with caution in patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders, or hypertension. Restricted drug in USA; can be used as a precursor to manufacture methamphetamine. Safe use has not been established during pregnancy (FDA Category C in humans). Not recommended during breastfeeding as the drug enters maternal milk.
藥物相互作用
- Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors (e.g., amitraz, selegiline): Should not be given within two weeks of receiving MAOIs; risk of severe hypertension and toxicity.
- Reserpine: Increased chance of hypertension if given concomitantly.
- Other Sympathomimetic Agents (e.g., ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine): Increased toxicity may result; should not be administered together.
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (e.g., clomipramine, amitriptyline): Increased chance of hypertension if given concomitantly.
常見問題
Pseudoephedrine用於寵物有甚麼用途？
* **Consistency is Key:** For this drug to be effective, it must be administered exactly as directed by the veterinarian. Missed doses will negate its effect (e.g., urine dribbling will return). It may take several days for the full benefit of the drug to take place. * **Watch for Side Effects:** Because this drug acts as a stimulant, your pet might become restless, pant more than usual, or lose their appetite. * **When to Call the Vet:** Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet demonstrates ongoing changes in behavior (restlessness, irritability), has a racing heart, or if the urinary incontinence persists or increases. > **Safety Warning:** Keep this medication strictly out of reach of all pets and children. Even small accidental overdoses can be extremely dangerous.
Pseudoephedrine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。