FeralStat Drug Information
What is FeralStat?
FeralStat is a synthetic progestin (progestogen) used to suppress estrus (heat) and prevent pregnancy in feral cats. Although it is designed for female cats, FeralStat has been given to male cats, pregnant females, and kittens with no report of negative side effects.
General Precautions:
Wash hands after use. Avoid inhaling or ingesting FeralStat powder. Avoid contact with eyes. Although the dose used is unlikely to cause harm to humans, if FeralStat is accidentally ingested, call 860-399-0097.
How to Administer:
FeralStat should be mixed with wet food and fed to all the cats in the feral colony once weekly.
What if I Miss a Dose?
If you miss a dose of FeralStat, give the next dose as soon as you remember. Start giving FeralStat on this day each week.
Drug Interaction:
- carbamazepine
- corticosteroids (i.e., prednisone)
- dofetilide
- fosphenytoin
- medicines used to treat diabetes
- indinavir
- phenobarbital
- phenytoin
- primidone
- rifampin
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Drug Interactions continued:
- rifabutin
- rifapentine
- warfarin
Contraindications:
- uterine disease
- diabetes mellitus
- mammary neoplasias
Side Effects:
Possible side effects for cats receiving FeralStat include:
- adrenal suppression
- Addison's-like syndrome
- vomiting
- lethargy
- diabetes mellitus
- increased thirst or urination
- personality changes
- weight gain
- endometritis
- cystic endometrial hyperplasia
- mammary hypertrophy
- mammary neoplasias
- hepatotoxicity
Storage:
FeralStat should be stored in a tight container in a cool, dry place. Store FeralStat between 2º to 30ºC (36º to 86ºF). Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a container that small children cannot open.
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