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What is Diroban used for?
DIROBAN Sterile Powder for Injection is indicated for the treatment of stabilized Class 1 a, 2 b, and 3 c heartworm disease caused by immature (4 month-old, stage L 5) to mature adult infections of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs.
How much does Diroban cost?
Dr. John Daugherty, who practices in Ohio, found prices as follows: Diroban for $201.58 through Patterson, $237.13 through Schein, and Immiticide from Merial in between, at $232.46.
What are the side effects of Immiticide heartworm treatment?
Firm nodules can persist indefinitely. Other Reactions: Coughing/gagging, depression/lethargy, anorexia/inappetence, fever, lung congestion, and vomiting were the most common reactions observed in dogs treated with IMMITICIDE.
Is Diroban the same as Immiticide?
Diroban is identical to Immiticide in active ingredient, strength, dosage form and dosage regimen, the agency states. It is also bioequivalent to Immiticide. While Merial continues to address its shortage, the agency recommends veterinarians use Diroban to treat dogs with heartworm disease.
How long is Diroban good for?
With the slow kill treatment, dogs should be restricted from activity for up to 2 years;5 when treating with DIROBAN, the recommended period of restricted activity is only 12 weeks. Slow kill requires 100% pet owner compliance of monthly dosing for the duration of treatment up to 2 years.
How is Diroban administered?
WARNING DIROBAN® should be administered by deep intramuscular injection in the epaxial (lumbar) muscles (L3 – L5) ONLY. DO NOT USE IN ANY OTHER MUSCLE GROUP. DO NOT USE INTRAVENOUSLY. Care should be taken to avoid superficial injection or leakage (see SAFETY).
How expensive is it to treat heartworms?
The average cost of heartworm treatment for dogs is often around $1,000. However, it can range from $500 to $1,100 or even more depending mainly on the size of your dog, veterinary bills, and the stage of the disease.
Is Diroban safe?
The active ingredient in DIROBAN, melarsomine dihydrochloride, has been demonstrated to be safe and effective in all dogs with Class 1, 2 and 3 heartworm disease.