Ensures sustained phenylpropanolamine levels in the blood stream and may help reduce the conditions often associated with high levels
of phenylpropanolamine such as: decreased appetite, changes in heart rate, increased blood pressure, hyperexcitability
If a dog owner notices any of these symptoms, she should discontinue the use
of phenylpropanolamine and contact her veterinarian for further assistance.
Also, the use
of phenylpropanolamine, a medication removed from the human market because of increased stroke risks, is still common in dogs as treatment for urinary incontinence.
Not exact matches
Consult a Physician before using this product if you have, or have a family history
of, including but not limited to Phenylketonuria, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, heart, liver, kidney, thyroid, or psychiatric disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, asthma, recurrent headaches, anemia, nervousness, anxiety, depression or other psychiatric condition, peptic ulcers, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma, difficulty in urinating, prostate enlargement, or seizure disorder, or if you are using any other dietary supplement or over-the-counter drug containing ephedrine, pseudo - ephedrine, or
phenylpropanolamine (ingredients found in certain allergy, asthma, cough or cold, and weight control products).
Most products
of this type have ingredients such as caffeine, ephedrine, and
phenylpropanolamine.
One case study found that when a patient submitted to the ER ingested a commercially available diet pills containing the appetite suppressant
phenylpropanolamine, the inhibition
of prostaglandins caused by the drug resulted in extreme hypertension (19).
However, because
of the small risk
of hormonal side effects, another drug called
phenylpropanolamine or Proin replaced DES as the most common drug
of choice in treating incontinent pets.
In one study
of dogs that had failed on medication, there was complete resolution
of incontinence in 53 % with colposuspension An additional 37 % became less incontinent, and 25 %
of those without full resolution gained complete continence when therapy with
phenylpropanolamine was added.
Answer: Proin, active ingredient
phenylpropanolamine, usually works the best with the least amount
of side effects.
Washington: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn't advertising it, but veterinarians can buy
phenylpropanolamine (PPA) despite a government - proposed ban
of the drug and a recent dry spell in its manufacture.
General Description:
Phenylpropanolamine is used in dogs for long - term management
of urinary incontinence conditions.
This is just a summary
of information about
phenylpropanolamine.
Phenylpropanolamine should not be used within 2 weeks
of their use.
The side effects
of Prion (
Phenylpropanolamine) are irritability, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and loss
of appetite; Ptyalism isn't listed as a side effect.
Because
of its effects in elevating heart rate and blood pressure,
phenylpropanolamine should not be used in patients with heart disease or pre-existing high blood pressure.
An increased risk
of hypertension can also occur if
phenylpropanolamine is given in conjunction with tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or amitraz (active ingredient
of several tick control products).
A number
of drugs, including aspirin and tricyclic antidepressants, can cause side effects on their own or increase the intensity
of other side effects if they're used in conjunction with
phenylpropanolamine.
Concurrent use
of Anipryl ® with ephedrine,
phenylpropanolamine, other MAO inhibitors such as amitraz, meperidine, or other opioids, and tricyclic antidepressants, tetracyclic antidepressants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is not recommended.
Representation
of leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in various substantial cases involving, among others, the following drugs: phen / fen diet drugs, OxyContin and
phenylpropanolamine (PPA);
Litig., MDL No. 1708, and served on the discovery committee
of In re
Phenylpropanolamine («PPA») Products Liab.