What is Trilostane?
Trilostane is an adrenosuppresant drug that is used to treat hyperadrenocorticism in dogs. Hyperadrenocorticism (also known as Cushings disease) is where excess levels of cortisol are released into the bloodstream. Cortisol is usually released into the bloodstream at times of stress, and where the cortisol levels are excessive and left untreated, it becomes incapacitating.
Characteristic signs include: • Excessive drinking • Passing larger than usual quantities of urine • Frequent urination or incontinence • Excessive panting • Thin skin • Pot belly • Lethargy or decreased activity • Hair loss or recurrent skin diseases • Muscle wasting
Your dog may not exhibit all of these signs. Although Trilostane is not a cure for adrenocoritcosuppression, it can control some of the clinical signs. If Trilostane is discontinued or not given as directed, excess cortisol production may resume and the symptoms of hyperadrenocorticism can return.
TRILOSTANE IS FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
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