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Pharmacology-Drugs:Pain
Globe University VT176 AP
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 3
04/20/2015

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Term

Pink is for NSAIDs

Side effects of NSAIDS?

 

Definition

NonSteroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs

Gastrointestinal upset

Term

Asprin AKA

 

Factoid

 

Definition

Acetylsalicylic Acid

 

Metabolized very slowly in cats

Term

Tylenol ® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Acetaminophen

 

Factoid: Highly toxic to cats

Rarely used in Veterinary medicine

Term

Rimadyl® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Carprofen

 

Factoid: Used for chronic therapy

Term

Metacam® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Meloxicam

 

Factoid: Controversial for use in chronic cases in cats

Term

Etogesic® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Etodolac

 

Factoid: uncommonly used today (2nd Generation NSAID)

Term

Deramaxx® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Dercoxib

 

Factoid: low dose ong term use associated with osteoarthritis

Term

Previcox® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Firocoxib

 

Factoid: contains some anti-tumor activity

Term

Bute® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Phenylbutazone

 

Factoid: Banned in dairy cattle

Causes infections if injected IM or SQ 

Term

DMSO AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Dimethyl Sufloxide

 

Factoid: Needs to be handled cautiously

Can be absorbed through the skin

Causes an oyster or garlic breath odor

Term

Other Pain Meds


Adequan® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan


Factoid: FDA approved to control signs associated with non-infectious degenerative or traumatic arthritis in dogs

Term

Navy Blue = Opioid AGONISTS


Side effects?

Definition
Side effects = Respiratory depression & CNS depression
Term

Morphine


Type of Opioid?

Definition
Agonist
Term

Dilaudid® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Hydromorphone


Factoid: C2 Controlled substance

Term

Numorphan® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Oxymorphone


Factoid: Expensive & often difficult to attain due to limited availability

Term

Fentanyl Duragesic


Factoid?

Definition

Fentanyl Duragesic


Comes in injection or transdermal patch

Used on declaw cats frequently

Patch: Takes 24 hours for effects

Term

Ultram® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Tramadol


Factoid: Just recently became a C4 Controlled drug

(was previously a C5 controlled drug but now has more potential for abuse)

C1 is most addictive drugs

Term

Royal Blue: Opioids that are PARTIAL AGONISTS


Side effects?

Definition
Side effects of partial agonists = Sedation, ataxia, anorexia, or diarrhea.
Term

Torbugesic® AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Butorphanol/ Torbutrol® AKA?

 

Factoid: Frequetnly used as a presurgical pain medication

Term

Aqua w/ highlight = Partial AGONIST/ANTAGONIST


Side Effects in Dogs & Cats ?

Definition

Dogs- Salivation, brady cardia, hypothermia,

agitation, dehydration &  miosis


Cats: Mydriasis & Behavioral effects

IE: Purring, pacing & rubbing

Term

Buprenorphine AKA?

 

Factoid:

Definition

Buprenorphine

 

Factoid: Often used as part of a short-term

immobilization "cocktail"

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