When used intra articularly there is the.
Pentosan for dogs side effects.
Cartrophen vet 100mg ml pentosan polysulfate sodium is a prescription only injectable sulphated sugar of plant origin.
Throughout clinical trials there were only two cases of.
Hair loss headache rash and insomnia have also been reported.
Systemic pps has been shown to elevate ptt for up to 24 hours.
What happens if i miss giving a dose of pentosan polysulfate.
With cartrophen injections for dogs side effects are usually mild but still worth noting.
A stuffy and runny nose a type of stomach irritation called gastritis bleeding gums canker sores constipation decreased appetite gas increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun indigestion inflammation of the esophagus itching lazy eye nosebleed pink eye ringing in the ears throat irritation.
If a dose is missed give the missed dose as soon as you remember.
In fact millions of dogs enjoy the benefits of this superior and tested technology with it continuing to treat millions of dogs after 20 years of use in the treatment of arthritis in dogs.
A course of 4 once weekly injections is required to start the healing.
Pentosan polysulfate side effects pps generally is well tolerated.
Overall the safety of cartrophen vet is well respected and understood after 20 years of use in dogs.
As with most drugs these effects should go away given a little time but nonetheless are still enough to concern owners.
Side effects after the initial injection pet owners may notice that for a day or so their pet may be a little quieter than usual.
Due to elmiron s anticoagulant effects some patients report bruising more easily.
These transitory effects are rare and are only seen in some dogs.
It will improve the joints of all affected pets however some show more obvious relief of pain dependant upon the severity of the arthritis.
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention abdominal pain bleeding gums constipation diarrhea difficulty or pain upon swallowing dizziness dryness of throat hair loss headache heartburn increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight irritated or red eyes itching loss of appetite nausea.
We recommend pentosan as the main treatment for arthritis for both dogs and cats.
Mild gi disturbances including vomiting anorexia.
In very rare cases 5 15 minutes after the first injection a dog might vomit or be a little quieter than usual for up to 24 or maybe 48 hours.
