Two of the most common ways to treat seizures are
with phenobarbital and potassium bromide.
Some tail - chasing German shepherds refractory to anti-obsessional medication respond positively to treatment
with phenobarbital so we believe they also may have a seizure component underlying their tail - chasing behavior.
This medication is sometimes used in dogs in combination
with phenobarbital and potassium bromide to lower the daily dose of phenobarbital received and in cases where phenobarbital and potassium bromide were not able to control the seizures sufficiently.
The use of potassium bromide as a sole seizure control agent is no longer uncommon; however, the concurrent use of potassium bromide
with phenobarbital allows for a reduction of phenobarbital use by 30 % to 50 %, which is usually enough to alleviate negative phenobarbital side effects.
Yes, but possible interactions may occur
with phenobarbital, phenytoin and valproic acid.
Potassium bromide is used
with phenobarbital if it does not control the seizures on its own.
Zonisamide can be used alone or in combination
with Phenobarbital and / or potassium bromide for treating seizures.
He is being treated as an epileptic
with Phenobarbital medication and his seizures are well controlled.
When unacceptable side effects develop
with phenobarbital use, the dose may be substantially cut back or even discontinued.
If carprofen is used concurrently
with phenobarbital, it is especially important that appropriate liver monitoring be performed.
As
with phenobarbital, there are monitoring tests associated with potassium bromide use and sedation is a side effect.
Pancreatitis has also been diagnosed in dogs receiving potassium bromide together
with phenobarbital.
Felbamate can be used together
with phenobarbital or potassium bromide without causing additional sedation.
It is frequently used together
with Phenobarbital but may be used by itself to control seizure activity as well.
Diazepam can be combined
with phenobarbital to treat cats that still have seizures while receiving phenobarbital alone or for cats that require a larger than recommended dose of phenobarbital to control their seizures.
It can be used as a primary or add - on medication
with phenobarbital or potassium bromide for treating seizures in dogs and cats.
It can be used together
with phenobarbital, or if a cat or dog can not tolerate phenobarbital, it can be used alone to control seizures.
Using potassium bromide as the only medicine for seizures is no longer uncommon; however, using potassium bromide
with phenobarbital allows for a reduction of phenobarbital use by 30 to 50 percent, which is usually enough to alleviate negative phenobarbital side effects.
If deracoxib is used concurrently
with phenobarbital, it is especially important that appropriate liver monitoring be performed.
If your puppy is diagnosed with idiopathic seizures, anti-convulsant therapy
with phenobarbital or a similar medication may be warranted.
Potassium bromide often is used in conjunction
with phenobarbital when seizures can not be controlled by phenobarbital alone or when evidence of phenobarbital toxicity is present.
Not exact matches
I assume he was initially started on
Phenobarbital as that is one of the most commonly used medications (
with a half life up to 3 days — so in the system potentially for weeks).
Of those treated
with a single medication, nearly all were treated
with one of five medicines: Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine,
phenobarbital, topiramate and zonisamide.
More than 60 percent of dogs
with idiopathic epilepsy can have their symptoms controlled using
phenobarbital at therapeutic dosages.
My shit - zu / maltese mix «Hedgie» [18 lbs] went to a veterinary hospital for a TOTAL WORK UP for seizures and was put on
phenobarbital... within 2 weeks he was back in the hospital
with acute pancreatitis and within 24 hours died... we are devastated.
Dogs
with seizures are given anti-seizure medications such as diazepam or
phenobarbital (both controlled substances), or potassium bromide.
The standard, acceptable treatment at that time was
Phenobarbital, a barbiturate
with sedative and hypnotic properties, and potassium bromide, a salt solution.
There is no cure for epilepsy but in many cases dogs
with epilepsy can be treated
with anticonvulsant medication, such as
phenobarbital and potassium bromide.
With cluster, prolonged seizures, or continued seizures (more that 3 - 5 witnessed within a month) other medications such as
phenobarbital may be warranted.
I am now left
with twice a day insulin shots for diabetes at 14 units each, twice a day pills of
phenobarbital for the grand mal seizures and 150 enapril for hypertension (extreme high blood pressure).
Zonisamide can be prescribed as a lone therapy, but it is most commonly given as an add - on medication
with either
phenobarbital or potassium bromide.
In addition, some animals are not able to tolerate
phenobarbital or potassiumhttps: / / www.thespruce.com/if-your-dog-has-a-seizure-1117423 bromide well or the pet owner may simply wish to avoid the potential side effects associated
with them.
Phenobarbital, for example, requires extensive metabolism in the liver, can actually cause liver damage, and is associated
with numerous drug interactions.
Has that ever happened and what are your thoughts or experiences
with ending the
phenobarbital all together?
Finally, aspirin also interacts
with several other drugs, like cortisone, digoxin, several antibiotics,
phenobarbital, and furosemide (Lasix).
They found 82 percent of epileptic dogs on
phenobarbital had greater than 50 percent seizure reduction
with a seizure - free rate of 31 percent.
In addition to routine management of HE, control of seizures
with anticonvulsant therapy (potassium bromide or
phenobarbital) is indicated before general anesthesia and surgery.
Epileptic Dog
With Elevated Liver Enzymes Hello, I have a 9 year old Lhasa Apso who has been on
Phenobarbital and Potassium Bromide for the past 4 1/2 years.
In 13.7 % of the animals,
phenobarbital was used in combination or alternately
with potassium bromide.
Phenobarbital was by far the most commonly used drug for amelioration of the seizures,
with 30.8 % of all affected dogs receiving this drug.
She was able to gradually stop
phenobarbital and was very well controlled for about two years on herbs
with little to no adverse effects.
We tried
phenobarbital and Darla did not do well
with it.
Of the 126 affected dogs that have died, 76 deaths (60.3 %) were directly attributed to the seizure disorder,
with the cause of death reported as death during seizure (16.1 % of all seizure related deaths) or euthanasia because of uncontrolled seizures (65.8 %), hepatotoxicity from
phenobarbital treatment (6.6 %), aspiration during seizures leading to fatal pneumonia (6.6 %), or euthanasia because of non-recovery after a seizure (3.9 %).
Yes, but possible interactions may occur
with azathioprine, digoxin, doxorubicin, methiamazole,
phenobarbital, succinylcholine and thiazide diuretics If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian Overdosing?
Yes, but possible interactions may occur
with aminoglycosides, amoxicillin, clindamycin, cyclophosphamide, erythromycin, lincomycin, penicillins,
phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, streptomycin and tylosin.
If possible, find alternative therapies for dogs taking drugs known to cause pancreatitis, such as using Keppra (levetiracetam) in place of or in combination
with potassium bromide or
phenobarbital for seizures.
The one residual symptom, common in dogs
with hydrocephalus, is an occasional seizure episode and this is being successfully controlled
with a low dose of
phenobarbital.
Because it is a barbiturate,
phenobarbital is a controlled drug and can only be obtained
with a prescription from your pet's veterinarian.
When dogs
with seizures are started on
phenobarbital, approximately 31 percent of them can be expected to be seizure - free.
Phenobarbital blood levels should be monitored periodically for your dog or cat to make certain that your pet is neither overdosed or underdosed
with the drug.