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Zygolide

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Dechra Veterinary Products
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

Zygolide is a veterinary dopamine receptor agonist developed by Dechra Veterinary Products for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), also known as Equine Cushing's Disease, in horses. As a synthetic ergot derivative, it functions by stimulating dopamine receptors, which leads to a decrease in the plasma levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), and other pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) peptides. Approved by the FDA in December 2025, Zygolide is the first generic bioequivalent option to the reference listed drug Prascend. It is formulated as 1 mg peppermint-flavored tablets with 360-degree scoring to facilitate precise dosing and ease of administration in equine patients.

Brand names
Zygolide
Other names
pergolide mesylate
02

Targets

DRD4 (Dopamine D4 Receptor)ADRA1D (α1D)ADRA2C (α2C)ADRA1A (α1A)HTR1B (5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 1B)HTR1D (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1D)HTR2A (Serotonin receptor 5-HT2A)ADRA2A (α2A)ADRA2B (α2B)DRD1 (Dopamine D1 Receptor)HTR2C (5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor)DRD2 (Dopamine D2 Receptor)DRD3 (Dopamine receptor D3)ADRA1B (α1B)DRD5 (Dopamine D5 Receptor)HTR2B (5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 2B)HTR1A (Serotonin receptor 1A (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A))

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