Rx Prascend for PPID/Cushing's in Horses Prescribed for the control of PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) also known as equine Cushing's disease. Prascend is a dopamine receptor agonist. For horses only. Features & Benefits: Contains 1 mg pergolide for horses, as pergolide mesylate, a dopamine receptor agonist Single-scored tablets to make adjusting dosages simpler Improved clinical signs within 3 months and continued through 6 months 3 out of 4 horses evaluated were considered to have successful treatments Hypertrichosis (delayed shedding) improved in 89% of treated horses within 6 months Dosage & Administration: Prascend (pergolide tablets) is available with a prescription by a veterinarian, but can be or is administered by a horse owner. Administer orally at a starting dose of 2 mcg/kg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted to effect, not to exceed 4 mcg/kg daily. Prascend tablets should not be crushed due to the potential for increased human exposure, and care should be taken to minimize exposure when splitting tablets. Storage: Store at or below 25° C (or 77° F). This product requires a Valid prescription. Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
