{"title":"Zonisamide","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"zonisamide-capsules","title":"Zonisamide Capsules","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZonisamide Capsules for Dogs and Cats \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eZonisamide is an anticonvulsant medication that’s used by veterinarians to treat dogs and cats that are suffering from epilepsy. It can be prescribed as a lone therapy, but it is most commonly prescribed as an add-on medication with either phenobarbital or potassium bromide, when one or the other is not delivering the desired effect.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003eUsually, Zonisamide is only prescribed as a lone treatment in cases where the patient is sensitive to phenobarbital or potassium bromide, or the pet’s owner doesn’t want to risk the potential side effects of those medications.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003eThe exact means by which Zonisamide helps prevent convulsions is currently unknown, but it is believed that the medication effectively blocks calcium and sodium channels. This makes seizures less likely to occur in animals with epilepsy, and when they do occur, Zonisamide helps make them more manageable.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions and Side Effects:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe use of Zonisamide is a controversial topic in the veterinary field. Because the medication is relatively new to veterinary use, many vets feel that the long-term effects of the medication on dogs and cats remain unknown. That said, many vets have used the medication with successful results.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003eAlthough it has been shown to be reasonably safe for canines and felines, Zonisamide does have the potential to produce certain side effects. The two most common side effects are sedation and ataxia, or a loss of muscle control. It can also cause diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, and in rare cases, hyperthermia, skin reactions, and blood disorders.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are some instances in which Zonisamide should not be used. For example, the medication should not be prescribed to dogs that are hypersensitive to sulfa drugs. It should also be avoided in pregnant or nursing dogs, as it can lead to birth defects.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage and Administration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The dosage and method of administration for Zonisamide should always be determined by your veterinarian. The prescribed dosage should be adhered to for the best possible results, as well as the pet’s safety. The average dosage for a dog with epilepsy is 8-12 mg\/kg by mouth, every 8 to 12 hours. The most common formulation used for this medication is in sugar-coated oral tablet form.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt\"\u003eBecause Zonisamide tablets feature a sweet outer coating, it is very important to keep the medication out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica'\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica'\u003e \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"background: #fbfbfb; margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"background: #fbfbfb; margin: 0in 0in 0pt\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif'\u003eThis prescription product or therapeutic food is fulfilled by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-style: normal'\u003ePet’s Choice Pharmacy, Inc. 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