| What is Proheart®
6? Proheart 6 is an
injectable parasiticide that is used in dogs six
(6) months of age and older to prevent heartworm
disease and treat common hookworm infections.
What should I discuss
with my veterinarian before ProHeart®
6 is prescribed? Your
veterinarian is your best resource for recommending
appropriate medications for your pet. It is important
to discuss your dog's health history with your
veterinarian so he/she can decide if ProHeart
6 is right for your pet.
Which dogs should not
be treated with ProHeart®
6? ProHeart 6 should
be used with caution in sick, debilitated and
underweight animals. Dogs should be tested for
heartworm disease prior to being treated with
ProHeart 6. If your dog tests positive for adult
heartworms your veterinarian should treat the
infection with an appropiate medication before
administering ProHeart 6..
What are the possible
side effects of ProHeart®
6? Like most medicines,
side effects following ProHeart 6 administration
have occasionally been reported. These can include
(but are not limited to). allergic responses,
lethargy (sluggishness), seizures,vomiting and
diarrhea, itching at the injection site, fever
and in rare instances, death. If you have additional
questions about potential side effects, talk to
your veterinarian.
Can ProHeart®
6 be given with other medicines?
In well-controlled clinical studies, ProHeart
6 was usesd safely in dogs receiving other veterinary
products such as vaccines, anthelmintics, antiparasitics,
antibiotics, analgesics, steroids, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anesthetics,
and flea control products. Tell your veterinarian
about all medicines you have given your dog in
the past, and any medicines that you are planning
to use with ProHeart 6.
How long will ProHeart®
6 remain in the body?
Several studies have shown that by the end of
the six-month treatment period, the amount of
ProHeart 6 remaining in the body is too small
to measure. An additional study demonstrated that
after four consecutive treatments there was no
accumulation of ProHeart 6 over time.
What else should I
now about ProHeart® 6?
This sheet provides a summary of information about
ProHeart 6. If you have any questions or concerns
about ProHeart 6, talk to your veterinarian. Read
the package insert for more information. To obtain
additional information visit the website at www.proheart6.com
or call 1-800-685-5656.
| **This report has been copied
and pasted from the original report received,
this was done due to format change for display. |
In a recently received copy of the Client
Information Sheet, without a date, the following
has been added:
ProHeart 6 (pronounced “Pro-hart”
“six”)
Generic name: moxidectin (“mox-ee-deck-tin”)
(for the
second question): Why has my veterinarian
prescribed ProHeart 6?
ProHeart 6 has been prescribed by your veterinarian
to treat or prevent the following parasites
in your dog:
Continuous prevention of heartworm disease
for six months (Dirofilaria immitis)
Treatment of common hookworm infections
(Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala) |
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