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What is Proin 50 mg used for in dogs?
Proin is a prescription medication used in the management of urinary incontinence in dogs.
How many milligrams of Proin Can a dog have?
A typical dosage of Proin for treating incontinence in dogs is 0.91 mg/lb every 12 hours, but up to 22.7 mg/lb every 8 hours may be recommended for urethral sphincter hypotonus.
Is there a generic for Proin?
Phenylpropanolamine (brand names: Proin®, Propalin®, Cystolamine®, Uricon®, Uriflex-PT®) is a sympathomimetic medication used to treat urinary incontinence due to poor muscle tone in the urethral sphincter. Its use in cats and dogs at certain doses to treat urinary incontinence is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.
What happens when Proin stops working?
When Proin fails to work, especially in spayed female dogs, the use of low doses of prescription estrogen or Stilbestrol (as it is known as) or DES, can sometimes be quite helpful in managing urinary incontinence in conjunction with Proin or by itself.
What happens if I give my dog too much Proin?
While safe at therapeutic doses, when the chewable form is accidentally ingested in large amounts, it can result in severe poisoning. Clinical signs of high blood pressure, abnormal heart rate, dilated pupils, tremors, agitation, and even seizures can be seen. Prompt veterinary attention is required with any overdose.
Can Proin cause kidney failure in dogs?
PROIN® may cause elevated blood pressure and should be used with caution in dogs with pre-existing heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney insufficiency, diabetes, glaucoma, and other conditions associated with high blood pressure.
What can I use instead of Proin?
A new and often successful alternative to prescription medications such as Proin or Stilbestrol for the management and control of urinary in dogs is the use of hydraulic urethral occluders.
How long does it take for Proin to start working?
Once it has been administered, urinary incontinence in dogs usually begins to improve in an hour or two. The medication typically remains in the body for four to seven hours. However, when you first start your dog’s regimen of Proin, it may take a few days before you see an effect on your dog’s incontinence.
What is the “normal” dosage for Proin for dogs?
– Only FDA approved PPA for the treatment of urinary incontinence due to urethral sphincter hypotenuse with proven efficacy. – Offers three tablet strengths of half scored, liver-flavored tablets allowing health care providers to tailor the dosage for most dogs. – Formulated as a liver-flavored tablet to help make dosing easier.
What side effects does Proin have on dogs?
– High blood tension (hypertension) – Inconsistent heart rate – Vomiting (emesis) – Loss of body weight – Lack of appetite (anorexia) – Excess protein in the urine (proteinuria) – Excessive thirst (polydipsia) – Diarrhea – Lethargy and weakness – Behavioral changes such as anxiety or aggression
What is the drug Proin used for in dogs?
– reduction of ‘accidents’ in the house, and possible elimination of them – minimized incidents of redness and irritation around the dog’s privates – maintaining balanced phenylpropanolamine levels.
Can I wean my dog off Proin?
Though Proin is prescribed mostly for long-term, indeterminate periods, a decrease in dosage may be possible if successful results warrant it. Rather than completely wean a dog off Proin, it may be better and more effective to manage any urine leakage through a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.