Toceranib
Palladia is a brand-name prescription medication approved for use in dogs to treat mast cell tumors, a common and potentially serious type of skin cancer. The active ingredient toceranib phosphate works by inhibiting certain enzymes involved in cancer cell growth and survival. Treatment should only be initiated and monitored by a veterinarian experienced in veterinary oncology.
Palladia is a canine medication used to treat mast cell tumors by inhibiting cancer cell growth pathways.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1312466
- Generic
- Palladia
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Palladia is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous mast cell tumors with regional or distant metastases in dogs. It is specifically approved for canine use only and should be prescribed by a qualified veterinarian.
The exact mechanism is not fully characterized, but Palladia contains toceranib phosphate, which inhibits receptor tyrosine kinases involved in tumor cell proliferation and survival.
Palladia is for canine use only and is not approved for other species. Common adverse effects may include gastrointestinal signs, lethargy, and lameness. Regular veterinary monitoring and bloodwork are recommended during treatment. Should not be used in pregnant, lactating, or breeding dogs.
Official drug label
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