Cosacthen vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Dogs
Indications
For the evaluation of adrenocortical function in dogs.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Administer 5 µg/kg (0.02 mL/kg) by intravenous or intramuscular injection, with the purpose of performing the ACTH stimulation test. Take the first blood sample immediately prior to administering the product, and take the second blood sample between 60 and 90 minutes after administration of the product, to assess the cortisol response.
Adverse reactions
Vomiting was observed commonly during clinical studies.
Application site bruising (IM route of administration), injection site haematoma (IV route of administration), depression, diarrhoea, lameness, and nervousness occurred uncommonly during clinical studies.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports)
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| Art. Nr. | 10434/4099 |
| EAN | 5701170427950 |
