Dog - Pentosan Polysulphate

Why has my veterinary surgeon prescribed this medicine?

Pentosan polysulphate helps cartilage to repair. It binds to damaged cartilage and stimulates production of new cartilage. It is used for the treatment of arthritis in dogs.

How do I give this medication?

• Your veterinary surgeon will administer this medication by injection to your pet. The medication may be injected directly into the joint.
• Your pet will require a course of treatment as advised by your veterinary surgeon.

Potential side effects

• Your veterinary surgeon may need to monitor your pet's blood to check kidney and liver function.
• Although a drug has potential side effects, it does not mean that there is necessarily a high risk of any of these occurring.
• Pentosan polysulphate may cause spontaneous bleeding (e.g. bruising). Notify your veterinary surgeon if side effects appear.
• Other side effects may occur, if you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinary surgeon.

Possible drug interactions

• Make sure to tell your veterinary surgeon what other medication you are giving to your pet.
• Quite often your veterinary surgeon may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinary surgeon may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.
• Drugs may interact such that they can cause an increased or decreased effect or side effects. Although drug interactions may occur, it does not mean that there is necessarily a high risk of any of these occurring. The risk of serious drug interactions is low and should be kept in perspective.
• Contact your veterinary surgeon if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.