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US brand names:Arimidex
Also known as: Anastrazole
Anastrozole is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg PO q24h in ferrets, per Rosenthal K. Adrenal gland disease in ferrets. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 2000:1015-1016. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.8. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor: blocks aromatase conversion of adrenal androgens (androstenedione, testosterone) to estrone and estradiol, lowering serum estradiol; no detectable effect on formation of adrenal corticosteroids or aldosterone (ARIMIDEX label §12.1).
Pregnant owners should avoid handling agent (Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.8). Human label: can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman (ARIMIDEX §5.4); contraindicated with hypersensitivity to the drug or excipients (§4); do not combine with tamoxifen; estrogen-containing products may diminish its activity (§7).
Species references:All Ferret drugs
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