Zygolide 1-mg Tablets for Horses | Pergolide PPID Therapy

Zygolide (pergolide) Tablets for Horses, 1 mg, are a prescription medication used for the management of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as equine Cushing’s disease. Formulated with pergolide, a dopamine agonist, Zygolide works by helping regulate abnormal hormone production associated with PPID, which can improve clinical signs such as abnormal hair growth, laminitis risk, excessive sweating, and changes in body condition. These scored tablets allow for accurate dosing and easy administration, making them suitable for long-term management under veterinary supervision. Zygolide provides a reliable and cost-effective alternative to brand-name pergolide products, supporting overall health and quality of life in horses diagnosed with PPID.

Indications:

For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horse.

Key Benefits:

• Used for the management of PPID (equine Cushing’s disease)
• Contains pergolide, a dopamine agonist trusted by veterinarians
• Helps support hormonal balance in affected horses
• Scored 1 mg tablets allow for precise dosing
• Prescription medication for long-term equine care

What condition does Zygolide treat in horses?

Zygolide is prescribed for the management of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.

Can the 1 mg tablets be split for dosing adjustments?

Yes, the 1 mg tablets are scored to allow for accurate dose adjustments as directed by a veterinarian.

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Dosage and Administration:

Administer orally at a starting dose of 2 mcg/kg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted to effect, not to exceed 4 mcg/kg daily.

It has been reported that pergolide tablets amy cause eye irritation, an irritating smell, or headache when Zygolide tablets are split or crushed. Zygolide tablets should not be crushed due to the potential for increased human exposure and care should be taken to minimize exposure when splitting tablets. The tablets are scored and the calculated dosage should be provided to the nearest one-half tablet increment.

Dosage and Administration:

Dosing should be titrated according to individual response to therapy to achieve the lowest effective dose. Dose titration is based on improvement in clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunciton (PPID) and/or improvement or normalization of endocrine tests (for example, dexamethasone suppresion test or endogenous ACTH test).

In some cases, adverse events were reported after a dose increase. If signs of dose intolerance develop, the dose should be decreased by half for 3 to 5 days and then titrated back up in 3 mcg/kg increments every 2 weeks until the desired effect is achieved.

Contraindication:

Zygolide is contraindicated in horses with hypersensitivity to pergolide mesylate or other ergot derivatives.

Warnings:

Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.

Keep Zygolide in a secure location out of reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent aciidental ingestion or overdose.

DOgs have eaten pergolide tablets that were placed in food intended fo rhorses or dropped during administration of the tablets to the horses. Adverse reactions may occur if animals other than horses ingest Zygolide tablets.

Human Warnings: Not for use in humans.

Do not ungest the product. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Zygolide should not be administered by persons who have had adverse reactions to ergotamine or other ergot derivatives.

Pergolide, like other ergot derivatives, may cause emesis, dizziness, lethargy or low blood pressure.

Pregnant or lactating women should wear gloves when administering this product.

It has been reported that pergolide tablets may cause eye irritation, an irritating smell, or headache when pergolide tablets are split or crushed. due to the potential for increased human exposure and care shoule be taken to minimize exposure when splitting tablets. Store this product separately away from human medicinal products and handle this product with care to avoid accidental ingestion.

In case of accidental ingestion seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician.

Precautions:

Treatment with Zyfolide may cause inappetence. The use of Zygolide in breeding, pregnant, or lactating horses has not been evaluated. The effects of pergolide mesylate on breeding, pregnant, or lactating horses are not known; however, the pharmacologic action of pergolide mesylate suggests that it may interfere with reproductive functions such as lactation. Pergolide tablets are approximately 90% associated with plasma proteins, Use caution if administering Zygolide with other drugs that affect protein binding. Dopamine antagonists, such as neuroleptics (phenothiazines, domperidone) or metoclopramide, ordinarily should not be administered concurrently with Zygolide (a dopamine agonist) since these agents may diminish the effectiveness of Zygolide.

Storage:

Store at or below 25°C (77°F) with excursions up to 40°C (104°F).

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FAQ

What is Zygolide (pergolide) Tablets for Horses?

Zygolide is a prescription medication containing pergolide mesylate, used to manage the clinical signs of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s disease, in horses.

What is pergolide used for in horses?

Pergolide is a dopamine agonist that helps regulate hormone levels in horses diagnosed with PPID, improving symptoms such as excessive hair growth, laminitis, muscle loss, and abnormal sweating.

How does Zygolide work for equine PPID?

Zygolide works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the pituitary gland, reducing excessive hormone production associated with PPID in horses.

Is Zygolide approved for use in horses?

Yes, pergolide is widely prescribed by veterinarians for horses with PPID and is considered the standard of care for managing equine Cushing’s disease.

What strength are Zygolide tablets?

Zygolide tablets are available in a 1-mg strength, allowing for accurate dosing and easy adjustment based on your horse’s needs and veterinary guidance.

How is Zygolide administered to horses?

Zygolide tablets are given orally, either directly by mouth or mixed with a small amount of feed as directed by your veterinarian.