VANECTYL-P
(For veterinary information only)
IMPORTANT NOTES: Do NOT stop this medication abruptly! Adhere strictly to the dosing schedule given by the veterinarian. Tell your pet’s veterinarian if your pet is diabetic, pregnant, or has ever had seizures. Tell the veterinarian that you pet is on this medication before any surgery.
As with all medications, it is extremely important that this medication be used ONLY for the pet for which it is prescribed.
BRAND NAME: VANECTYL-P®
HOW THIS MEDICATION IS USED
Vanectyl-P® is a combination of trimeprazine tartrate (antihistamine related to phenothiazines) and prednisolone (anti-inflammatory corticosteroid). It is used for the relief of itching and inflammation in skin disorders such as dry or moist eczema, non-specific dermatitis, and fungal infections in dogs. It also suppresses coughing.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects from the trimeprazine may include sedation, lethargy, exposed third eyelid, muscle tremors, weakness, or blood disorders and rarely, aggressiveness. Side effects from the prednisolone (corticosteroid) component may include an increase in drinking, eating, and urinating, weight gain, dull, dry hair coat, delayed wound healing, and possible increased sensitivity to bacterial infections.
This medication may also cause stomach upset or diarrhea. These side effects often subside as your pet adjusts to the medication.
Overdose symptoms would include symptoms relating to the phenothiazine derivatives: excessive sedation, low blood pressure, slowed breathing and heart rates, pale gums, unsteady movements, unconsciousness, or seizures.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS
The following drugs can potentially interact with Vanectyl-P®: amphotericin B, potassium depleting diuretics, digitalis glycosides, salicylates, insulin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, other CNS depressant agents, antidiarrheal mixtures, antacids, rifampin, cyclosporin, cyclophosphamide, mitotane, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticholinesterase agents.
This medication may increase or prolong the action of pain medications, sedatives, and general anesthetics.
This medication may increase the risks associated with the use of organophosphates and procaine hydrochloride.
This medication may reduce the effect of epinephrine.
It is NOT to be used in patients taking phenytoin, phenobarbital, amphotericin B, diuretics, insulin, or quinidine.
CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS
This medication is not to be used in pets hypersensitive (allergic) to either of the ingredients.
Vanectyl-P® is not to be used in pregnant or nursing pets, or in diabetic pets.
Tell the veterinarian that your pet is on this medication before any surgery.
Tell your pet’s veterinarian if your pet has ever had asthma or lung disease, glaucoma, ulcers, liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or an overactive thyroid gland.
Continuous use of this medication for more than 10 days requires monitoring by your pet’s veterinarian.
Give this medication exactly as directed. Do not give more or less of it or give it more often than prescribed by your pet’s veterinarian.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
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