Tetracosactide (Tetracosactrin, ACTH)
Tetracosactide (Tetracosactrin, ACTH) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
ACTH analogue binds to specific receptors on the cell membrane of adrenocortical...
Trilostane
Trilostane In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Blocks adrenal synthesis of glucocorticoids.
Effects on mineralocorticoids are relatively minor.
Uses of Trilostane
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l-Thyroxine (T4, Levothyroxine)
l-Thyroxine (T4, Levothyroxine) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Binds to specific intracellular receptors and alters gene expression.
Uses of l-Thyroxine (T4,...
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (Thyrotropin Alfa, TSH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
(Thyrotropin alfa, TSH) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Binds to specific receptors on thyroid follicular cell membranes.
Stimulates proteolytic...
Thiamazole (Methimazole)
Thiamazole (Methimazole) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Interferes with the synthesis of thyroid hormones by inhibiting peroxidase-catalysed reactions (blocks oxidation...
Mitotane (o,p’-DDD)
Mitotane (o,p'-DDD) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Induce Necrosis of the adrenal cortex To reduce the production of adrenal cortical...
Melatonin
Melatonin In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
A hormone which is involved in the neuroendocrine control of seasonal hair loss, although...
Liothyronine (T3, l-Tri-iodothyronine)
Liothyronine In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Increases T3 concentrations.
Uses of Liothyronineย
Diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism (T3 suppression test).
Suggested in...
Glipizide
Glipizide in Dogs and Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Increases insulin secretion (if functional reserve of ร-cells), thereby reducing blood glucose.
Uses of Glipizide
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Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Stimulates division and differentiation of RBCs.
Uses of Erythropoietin
Recombinant human erythropoietin (r-HuEPO) is predominantly used to treat anaemia...
