Amitriptyline
This tricyclic antidepressant treats anxiety, neurological pain, and itching in animals, under veterinary supervision.
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This tricyclic antidepressant treats anxiety in dogs and cats. It also manages chronic neurological pain and itching. Available in 10 mg and 25 mg tablets, it requires veterinary supervision. Contraindications include epilepsy, allergies to tricyclic antidepressants, and combination with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, sedation, hyperexcitability, and cardiac arrhythmias. Monitoring is essential to ensure the treatment’s effectiveness and safety.
Amitriptyline
Room temperature
Sedation or lethargy: The animal may appear tired or less active. Anorexia: Reduced appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea: Possible digestive issues. Hypersalivation: Increased saliva production. Hyperexcitability: Nervous or restless behavior. Cardiac arrhythmias: Risk of heart rhythm disorders. Ataxia: Unsteady or unbalanced movement. Depression: Possible changes in the animal's mood.
Epilepsy: Increased risk of seizures. Allergies: Hypersensitivity to tricyclic antidepressants. Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): Dangerous interaction requiring a two-week gap between treatments. Cardiac arrhythmias: Risk of heart rhythm disorders. Hyperthyroidism: Use with caution.
Sedation or lethargy: The animal may appear tired or less active. Anorexia: Reduced appetite. Vomiting and diarrhea: Possible digestive issues. Hypersalivation: Increased saliva production. Hyperexcitability: Nervous or restless behavior. Cardiac arrhythmias: Risk of heart rhythm disorders. Ataxia: Unsteady or unbalanced movement. Depression: Possible changes in the animal's mood.
Use with caution in cases of hyperthyroidism, urinary retention, liver issues, KCS (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), glaucoma, diabetes, adrenal gland tumors, and cardiac arrhythmias.
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