«Center of the veterinary aid» (Main veterinarian)
Russian Federation
LLC AG Aspect (Scientific consultant)
LLC «RDE «Astrapharm» (Scientific consultant)
Russian Federation
LLC «AG «Aspect» (Veterinarian)
LLC «RDE «Astrapharm» (Leading veterinarian)
Russian Federation
LLC «RDE «Astrapharm» (Chief science specialist)
Russian Federation
GRNTI 68.41 Ветеринария
The treatment by Kurs Uspokoin tablets in a minimum initial daily dose of 7 mg/kg for the first three days, with a further increase to 14 mg/kg, showed a positive effect in correcting the behavior of older cats with progressive simptoms of cognitive disfunction. During the treatment were registered a statistically and clinically significant decrease in idiopathic vocalization, restoration of sleep cycles and wakefulness, elimination of house-soiling behavior, disorientation, increased activity, and improvement of social behavior. During the treatment by Kurs Uspokoin tablets and after its discontinuation no adverse reactions were registered.
succinate trazodone, Kurs Uspokoin tablets, age-related cognitive impairment, older cats, serotonin system, neurotransmitters
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