A Information to Canine Allergy Medicines

Widespread commerce title: Prednisone/prednisolone has no widespread commerce title and is accessible as a generic drug. Methylprednisolone could also be often called Medrol, Depo-Medrol, or Solu-Medrol. Dexamethasone could also be often called Azium or Dexasone.

Drug class: Glucocorticoid

Indicated for: Inflammatory circumstances together with atopic dermatitis, flea allergy dermatitis, hives, insect chunk hypersensitivity, and allergic rhinitis and bronchitis. Additionally used for a lot of different circumstances, together with hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s illness), immune-mediated illnesses (akin to immune-mediated hemolytic anemia), and most cancers (akin to lymphoma).

Contraindications: Shouldn’t be utilized in canines with systemic fungal infections, viral infections, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s illness), corneal ulcers, or gastrointestinal ulcers. Ought to be used with warning in canines with congestive coronary heart failure, hypertension (hypertension), liver illness, or kidney illness.

Potential uncomfortable side effects: Elevated thirst, starvation, and urination. May trigger panting and lethargy. See sidebar for potential long-term uncomfortable side effects.

Formulations accessible: Prednisone and prednisolone can be found as tablets and oral syrups/options. Many oral syrups/options comprise alcohol and must be averted in canines. Methylprednisolone is accessible as tablets and as an injection for veterinary use solely. Dexamethasone is accessible as tablets, oral resolution, and as an injection for veterinary use solely. All formulations require a prescription.