Zycortal Suspension Injectable

Warnings

Use with caution in dogs with congestive heart disease, edema, severe renal disease or primary hepatic failure. Desoxycorticosterone pivalate may cause polyuria, polydipsia, increased blood volume, edema and cardiac enlargement. Excessive weight gain may indicate fluid retention secondary to sodium retention. Do not use desoxycorticosterone pivalate in pregnant dogs

Precautions

Any dog presenting with severe hypovolemia, dehydration, pre-renal azotemia and inadequate tissue perfusion (“Addisonian crisis”) must be rehydrated with intravenous fluid (saline) therapy before starting treatment with ZYCORTAL Suspension. The effectiveness of ZYCORTAL Suspension may be reduced if potassium-sparing diuretics, such as spironolactone, are administered concurrently.

Food and Drug Interactions

Other drugs can interact with famotidine so tell your veterinarian what medications (including vitamins, supplements, herbal therapies, and treats) you are giving your animal

Human Warnings

Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case of accidental human exposure.

Possible Side Effects

In field studies and post‐approval experience, the most common side effects reported were: polyuria, polydipsia, depression/lethargy, pain on injection, weight gain, inappropriate urination, alopecia, decreased appetite/anorexia, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking/trembling, polyphagia, urinary tract infection, urinary tract incontinence, anaphylaxis, anemia, restlessness and collapse

Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.

Product Administration

Injectable

Product Form

Solution

Ingredients

Desoxycorticosterone pivalate

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature 77°F with excursions between 59°- 86°F permitted. Do not freeze.

Manufacturer

Dechra

Prescribing Info/Brochures

https://www.dechra-us.com/our-products/us/companion-animal/dog/prescription/zycortal-suspension-desoxycorticosterone-pivalate-injectable-suspension