What are the treatment options for a pituitary tumor?
“Treatment of the pituitary-induced form of Cushing’s disease is the most complicated.” Treatment of the pituitary-induced form of Cushing’s disease is the most complicated. There are several drugs commonly used: Anipryl® (selegiline hydrochloride), Lysodren® (mitotane), Vetoryl® (trilostane) and ketoconazole. Lysodren is the most commonly used medication in the treatment of Cushing’s disease. Anipryl® is currently the only drug approved by the FDA to treat canine Cushing’s disease. Anipryl is given daily and has little, if any, side effects. Few blood tests are required when using this medication. Anipryl works directly on the pituitary gland, helping produce more of the hormones that may be diminished with Cushing’s disease. Most pets with uncomplicated Cushing’s disease (no complications such as diabetes mellitus, etc.) can be successfully treated with Anipryl. If a pet does not improve after two to three months of Anipryl® therapy, Lysodren® therapy is often recommended. Unfortunat
