Lutalyse® (dinoprost)
Active ingredient
Dinoprost
Drug description
This is a prostaglandin.
Available form
This product is available in injectable liquid.
Indications
In domestic animals, lutalyse® is used to destroy the ovarian corpus luteum in case of pyometra (infection in the uterus) and to cause an abortion.
Contraindications
Unless you abortion is the goal, this molecule should not be used in pregnant animals.
It should also not be used during bronchi-constricting respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma).
It should be used with caution in animals over 8 years of age and in those with cardiopulmonary, renal or hepatic diseases.
Side effects
Abdominal pain, vomiting, defecation, urination, dilated pupils followed by contraction, increased heart rate, agitation and anxiety, fever, hyper salivation, respiratory distress and panting.
Cats can vocalize and groom themselves intensely.
Recommended monitoring
Watch out for side effects.
Drug interactions
Lutalyse® can interact with other medications that cause the uterus to contract.
Storage
Keep at room temperature.