Cestex, the brand name for epsiprantel, is a prescription medication in Canada indicated to treat dogs and cats infected with a tapeworm. This medication affects the tapeworm's ability to attach to the intestine, which allows the pathogen to become digested by the affected dog or cat. Cestex side effects are extremely limited but should be discussed with a veterinarian before a pet owner gives this medication to their dog or cat.
No Side Effects
The majority of dogs or cats treated with Cestex will not experience side effects. In clinical trials for this medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that no toxic side effects were observed in cats or dogs treated with Cestex. This medication is administered orally and is not fully absorbed by the digestive tract, which helps limit the occurrence of side effects.
Stomach Upset
Rarely, certain cats and dogs may experience stomach-related side effects following treatment with Cestex, explains PetEducation.com. These stomach upset symptoms can include nausea or vomiting, which can become uncomfortable to a treated cat or dog. Nausea or vomiting may cause the affected cat or dog to temporarily lose interest in eating at mealtime. Pet owners may notice that their cat or dog may appear unusually lethargic or tired due to stomach upset side effects following Cestex treatment. Certain cats or dogs may also develop diarrhea, which may occur in conjunction with stomach cramping, bloating or discomfort. A veterinarian may advise pet owners to feed their cat or dog prior to administering this medication to help limit stomach upset symptoms. Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea should be immediately reported to a veterinarian.
Trembling
Infrequently, dogs or cats treated with Cestex can experience unusual body trembling as a side effect, warns Camrose Animal Clinic in Alberta, Canada. A pet owner may notice that his treated dog or cat begins to involuntary shake her paws or body. If this side effect of Cestex occurs, it typically proves mild and subsides once treatment with this medication ends.
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