Can a dog on Lysodren therapy be changed to Trilostane?
I’m not too sure if anyone has done it or if there is any one doing clinical trials. This should be discussed with your Vet. Advantages of Trilostane over Lysodren. · Less potential for Addison’s or other serious reactions. · Trilostane does not erode the adrenal cortex. Its action is as an enzyme inhibitor and the inhibition it caused is fully reversible. Disadvantages of Trilostane over Lysodren. · Approx. annual cost for a 20 lb. Dog can be $1,800 to $2,000. Lysodren costs less. · Trilostane is one or twice a day. Lysodren is once or twice a week. What is exogenous cortisol? Exogenous cortisol comes in several different forms oral, topical and inject able. The most common ones are Solu-Delta -Cortef 500mg. Depo-medrol 20mg/ml Dexaject 2mg/ml solution Vetalog 1.5mg tabs Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4mg/ml Dexamethasone tablets .25mg Prednisone tablets 20mg. Prednisone oral solution 5mg/5ml Otomax 7.5 g Vetropolycin HC hydrocortisone acetate 1% veterinary Ophthalmic ointment. What i
