
Ephedrine Hydrochloride and are used for the treatment of urinary incontinence caused by urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence in ovariohysterectomised female dogs.
Contraindications:
- Do not use the 50mg product in dogs under 20 kilogram of bodyweight.
- For dogs under 20 kilogram of bodyweight use the 10mg product.
- As ephedrine is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist, the product should be used with caution in dogs with cardiovascular disease and only after a comprehensive risk/benefit analysis by the attending veterinarian. The dog’s cardiovascular functionality should be carefully assessed before the start of the treatment with the product and it should be periodically monitored during the treatment. In addition, a similar approach should be adopted in animals suffering from partial urethral obstruction, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, hyperthyroidism or other metabolic disorders. It should be mentioned that the polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD) frequently accompanying the aforementioned conditions may be falsely diagnosed as urinary incontinence.
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