Zonisamide is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to help manage seizures in pets. Classified as a sulfonamide anticonvulsant, Zonisamide is commonly prescribed for dogs with epilepsy or seizure disorders and may be used as a primary treatment or as part of combination therapy. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain to help reduce the frequency and severity of seizures.
Key Details:
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Strength & Count: 100 mg capsule; Qty. 1
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Class: Anticonvulsant / Anti-Seizure Medication
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Indication (Dogs): Used to manage epilepsy and seizure disorders, including partial and generalized seizures; may be given alone or with other anticonvulsant medications
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Indication (Other Species): Occasionally used off-label in cats for seizure control when prescribed by a veterinarian
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Feline Safety: Use in cats only under direct veterinary supervision; monitor for sedation, appetite changes, or GI upset
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Use Only Under Vet Supervision: Do not adjust dosage unless instructed; abrupt discontinuation can trigger severe rebound seizures; may interact with phenobarbital or other anticonvulsants
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Contraindications/Cautions:
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Not for pets with sulfonamide hypersensitivity
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Use with caution in pets with kidney disease or liver impairment
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Monitor for side effects such as lethargy, ataxia, vomiting, or loss of appetite
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Storage: Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container; protect from moisture and heat
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Regulatory: Prescription required; federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Keep away from children and other household pets.
This item is not returnable or refundable.
Sold in Qty. of 100 (100 mg capsule).
| Product type: |
Animal Health & Wellness > Medicine |
| Brand: |
Pet's Choice Pharmacy |
| Size: |
100 mg |
| Status: |
Available |
| Animal type: |
Dog and Cat |
| Weight: |
0.14 |
| Prescription required: |
YES |
| GTIN: |
329300430011 |