✅ Prescription Required
Rx Diroban® – 5 x 50 mg Vials
Diroban® is a sterile powder for injection indicated for the treatment of stabilized Class 1a, 2b, and 3c heartworm disease caused by immature (4-month-old, stage L5) to mature adult infections of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs. Diroban® is currently the only FDA-approved drug available in the U.S. to treat canine heartworm disease.
Key Benefits:
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FDA-Approved Treatment: The only approved drug for canine heartworm disease in the U.S.
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Effective Heartworm Therapy: Treats Class 1a, 2b, and 3c infections.
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Sterile Powder for Injection: Provides controlled administration by veterinarians.
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For Dogs Only: Safe and effective when used as directed.
Active Ingredients (per vial):
Reconstitution:
Each vial, when reconstituted with 2 mL of sterile water for injection (provided), contains 25 mg/mL of active ingredient.
Cautions/Warnings:
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Adverse Reactions (Side Effects): In clinical field trials, approximately 30% of treated dogs experienced injection site reactions including pain, swelling, tenderness, and reluctance to move. Most reactions were mild to moderate and resolved within 1 week to 1 month, though severe cases did occur.
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Contraindications: Diroban® is contraindicated in dogs with very severe (Class 4) heartworm disease, including Caval Syndrome (D. immitis present in the venae cavae and right atrium).
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Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Storage & Handling:
Store at 59°–86°F.
Keep out of reach of children and other household pets.
This item is not returnable or refundable.
Sold in Qty. of: 1 (5 x 50 mg vials).
Product type: |
Animal Health & Wellness > Medicine |
Brand: |
Zoetis |
Size: |
5 x 50 mg |
Status: |
Available |
Animal type: |
Dog and Cat |
Weight: |
0.26 |
Prescription required: |
YES |