Endocrine

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 In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects Overview Blocks adrenal synthesis of glucocorticoids. Effects on mineralocorticoids are relatively minor. Uses of Trilostane • Treatment...

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) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects Overview Binds to specific receptors on thyroid follicular cell membranes. Stimulates proteolytic...

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) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects Overview Induce Necrosis of the adrenal cortex To reduce the production of adrenal cortical...

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 In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects Overview Increases T3 concentrations. Uses of Liothyronine  Diagnosis of feline hyperthyroidism (T3 suppression test). Suggested in...

Glipizide in Dogs and Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects Overview Increases insulin secretion (if functional reserve of ß-cells), thereby reducing blood glucose. Uses of Glipizide ...

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...