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US brand names:Suprelorin
GnRH superagonist implant causing initial stimulation then sustained suppression of gonadotropins. Chemical castration lasting 6-12 months.
Used for chemical castration in dogs and exotic species. Also controls adrenal disease in ferrets. Initial hormone flare (1-2 weeks). Duration variable.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Blue-and-Gold Macaw drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Guinea Pig drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | See the cited source for the printed regimen | One implant q6-12 months | Moderate | SUPRELORIN 4.7 Mg Implant for Dogs [UK Datasheet]. Virbac Limited; 2007.; SUPRELORIN 9.4 Mg Implant for Dogs and Ferrets [UK Datasheet]. Carros, France: Virbac SA; 2010. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.351, Deslorelin monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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