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Drugs(Dec2011)
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Pharmacology
Professional
12/07/2011

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Term
Banamine
(Flunixin Meglamine)
Definition
NSAID
-inhibits COX (which synthesizes PGs)
-adverse rxn = GI problems
Term
Guaifenesin
Definition
-expectorant
-muscle relaxant
Term
Hydrocortisone
Definition
GC
Term
Isoproterenol
Definition
-adrenergic agonist (beta1, 2)
-stimulates heart (ionotropy(rate) and chronotropy(strength)
-bronchodilation
-admin in IM/SQ
-short half life
Term
Lidocaine
Definition
-local anesthetic
-acute tx for cardiac arrythmias
-adverse: seizures, tremors, cardiac arrythmias
Term
Gabapentin
Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Acepromazine
Definition
-phenothiazine
-tranquilizer
-pre-med
-adverse = alpha blockade
Term
Albuterol
Definition
beta2 adrenergic agonist
-bronchodilators
-inhibit inflammation mediators (mast cells)
Term
Atipamezole
Definition
alpha2 antagonist
-reverses medetomidine, xylazine
Term
Atracurium
Definition
neuromuscular antagonist
-competes with ACh
-anesthesia (inhibits muscle contractions)
Term
Deracoxib
Definition
NSAID
-COX1 (and a bit of COX2)
-for orthopaedic pain
-adverse: GI issues
Term
Diazepam
Definition
-benzodiazepine
-sedation
-anesthetic
-anticonvulsant
-adverse = sedation; idiopathic hepatic necrosis
Term
Firocoxib (Previcox)
Definition
-NSAID
-analgesic
-anti-inflammatory
-COX2 (selective)
adverse: GI problems
Term
Ketamine
Definition
-NMDA antagonist
-post-op analgesics
Term
Ketoprofen
Definition
NSAID
-IV admin
-mild-mod pain
adverse = GI irritation, altered renal function (do not exceed tx for 3-5d)
Term
Meloxicam
Definition
-NSAID
-mild-mod pain
-IV admin
adverse = GI irritation, altered renal function
Term
Carprofen
Definition
NSAID
-mild-mod pain
-perioperative
-IV admin

adverse = GI irritation, altered renal function
Term
Fentanyl
Definition
opioid
-mild-mod pain
adverse = sedation, decreased respiration, bradycardia
Term
Morphine
Definition
opioid
-mod-severe pain
adverse = sedation, decreased respiration, bradycardia, hypothermia
(IV - may cause histamine release)
Term
Butorphanol
Definition
IM, IV
-opioid
-mild-mod pain
-mild-no sedation, mild respiration
Term
Hydromorphone
Definition
opioid
-mod-severe pain
-no histamine release
-less vomiting
Term
Important contraindications
Definition
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - TOXIC to cats
Ibuprofen (Advil) - TOXIC to dogs
Term
Medetomidine (Domitor)
Definition
alpha2 agonist
-sedative
-anesthetic
-analgesic
Term
Meperidine (Demerol)
Definition
synthetic opioid
Term
Mepivicaine
Definition
local anesthetic
Term
Naloxone
Definition
opioid antagonist
-reversal for morphine, etc
Term
Naproxen
Definition
NSAID
-used to treat arthritis
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
GABA antagonist
Term
Phenoxybenzamine
Definition
alpha1 antagonist
-vasodilation
adverse = hypotension
Term
Phenoxybenzamine
Definition
alpha1 antagonist
-vasodilation
adverse = hypotension
Term
Phenoxybenzamine
Definition
alpha1 antagonist
-vasodilation
adverse = hypotension
Term
Phenylbutazone
Definition
NSAID
-MS pain/inflammation
adverse = GI toxicity
Term
Prednisolone
Definition
GC
Term
Physostigmine
Definition
cholinesterase inhibitor
-tx for vasodilation (ie: atropine)
Term
Phenylephrine
Definition
alpha1 agonist
Term
Atropine
Definition
-anticholinergic (blocks ACh at MS receptors)
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