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Pergolide Mesylate
For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing’s Disease) in horses. Species commonly shown: Both, No Use Class Stated Or Implied.
For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing’s Disease) in horses.
Warnings / Contraindications
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
Side Effects
Top reported reactions (openFDA): Accidental exposure, Emesis, Vomiting, Emesis (multiple), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'), Shaking.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
High: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
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Tracked signals
21
Reported cases
19
Serious reports
0
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (4)
· Vomiting bile, Vomiting, Nausea
Neurologic (2)
· Tiredness (lethargy), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological')
Behavior (1)
· Anxiety
Other (14)
· Third eyelid protrusion, Third eyelid extrusion, Tachypnoea
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Sponsor
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, Inc.
NADA
141-331
Status
RX
Form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Species
No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Composition / specifications
Each tablet contains 1 milligram (mg) pergolide, as pergolide mesylate.
Horses
Indication
For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses.
Dosage
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.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
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Owner-facing counseling points
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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. (Contraindication, High)
UCM280354.pdf • FOI summary • Official • June 1, 2016
FDA FOI summary for application 141331
Data Sources & Change Log
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Current Field Facts
side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Accidental exposure, Emesis, Vomiting, Emesis (multiple), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurologic… (Clinical, 2026-05-02)
side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Accidental exposure, Emesis, Vomiting, Emesis (multiple), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurologic… (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend in breeding, pregnant, o… (Official, 2026-05-02)
contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend in breeding, pregnant, o… (Official, 2026-04-30)
contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend in breeding, pregnant, o… (Official, 2026-04-11)
contraindications: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend in breeding, pregnant, o… (Official, 2026-02-12)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-05-05)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-05-03)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-05-02)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-04-29)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-04-28)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-04-27)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-04-26)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-04-25)
indications: For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs… (Official, 2026-04-22)
manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-05)
manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-03)
manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-05-02)
manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-29)
manufacturer_name: Multiple FDA labelers (Official, 2026-04-28)
Recent Revisions
side_effects updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
side_effects updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
side_effects updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-04-11 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
contraindications updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
usage updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)
Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.
Each tablet contains 1 milligram (mg) pergolide, as pergolide mesylate.
Horses
Indication
For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses.
Dosage
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.
Limitations
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing's Disease) in horses. For the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing’s Disease) in horses.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For oral use in horses only. The use of Prascend 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.
Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)
De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Digestive
Vomiting bile (1) • Dog
Vomiting (1) • Dog
Nausea (1) • Dog
Diarrhea (1) • Dog
Showing top 5 for Digestive.
Neurologic
Tiredness (1) • Dog
Tiredness (lethargy)
• Dog
Showing top 5 for Neurologic.
Behavior
Anxiety (1) • Cat
Showing top 5 for Behavior.
Other
Third eyelid protrusion (1) • Cat
Third eyelid extrusion (1) • Cat
Tachypnoea (1) • Dog
Syncope (1) • Dog
Shaking (1) • Dog
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Hyperthermia (1) • Cat
Hyperexcitation (1) • Cat
Hallucination (1) • Cat
Dry heaving (1) • Dog
Dilated pupils (1) • Cat
Chattering of teeth (1) • Dog
Administration error NOS (1) • Dog
Accidental exposure (1) • Dog
Showing top 5 for Other.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
No case-level openFDA reports are linked for this medication yet.
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Storage & Handling
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