Prascend Tablets

Product 

Prascend® Tablets

Prascend® Tablets is used in horses to treat symptoms of the disease known as Pituitary Pars Intermediary Dysfunction (PPID), more commonly known as Equine Cushing's disease.  

Horses

Pergolide

Prascend® 

Dopamine Agonist

Boehringer Ingelheim

Prascend® 1 mg Tablets 60 ct & 160 ct: 12 mm, red (light red), rectangular tablet, scored in half, imprinted with PRD. (NDC 00010-4489-01, 00010-4489-02)

Pergolide mesylate

Prascend® Tablets should be given to your horse as directed by your veterinarian.  Do not crush the tablets. Wear gloves when handling. 

Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once.

Side effects may include decreased appetite and lack of energy.  More rarely, some horses may experience:  lameness, diarrhea/loose stools, colic, abnormal weight loss, and mild behavioral changes. Contact your veterinarian if your horse experiences any of the above rare and/or serious side effects.

Other side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.

The following drugs can potentially interact with pergolide: metoclopramide and dopamine antagonists (e.g. phenothiazines). Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences any unusual reactions when different medications are given together.

Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your horse. Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your horse more closely. 

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 Prascend Tablets are split or crushed. Prascend® Tablets should not be crushed due to the potential for increased human exposure and care should 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.

Not for use in humans. Do not ingest the product. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Prascend® 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. In case of accidental ingestion seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or the label to the physician. 

Allergic reactions to medications may occur. Be sure to inform VetSource and your veterinarian if your horse has any known drug sensitivities or allergies. If your horse displays symptoms of an allergic reaction, call your veterinarian immediately or go to a veterinary emergency clinic. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: swollen lips, tongue, face, airways; difficulty breathing; agitation; profuse salivation; widespread hives and itching.

If you are concerned that your pet has experienced an adverse reaction to this medication, please contact the manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim at 888-637-4251 or Vetsource customer service at 877-738-4443.

Store at or below 77°F in controlled room temperature. Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store in a childproof container. Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight. Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.