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02/17/2009

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Term
Bethanecol
Definition
Nervous System AND Renal
Cholinergic
Stimulates GI and urinary system
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
Nervous System AND GI System
Cholinergic - "Reglan"
Control vomiting, stimulates bowels/increases motility in constipation
Term
Pilocarpine
Definition
Nervous System
Cholinergic
Reduce intraocular pressure
Term
Atropine
Definition
Nervous System
Anticholinergic
Antidote for organophosphate poisoning, pre-anesthetic, increases heart rate
Term
Epinephrine
Definition
Nervous System
Adrenergic
Bronchodialation, high HR
Term
Yohimbine
Definition
Nervous System
Adrenergic Blocking
Alpha Blocker - "Yobine"
Reversal agent for Xylazine SE:tachycardia, seizures, muscle tremors, hypotension
Term
Propanolol
Definition
Nervous System
Adrenergic Blocking
Beta Blocker
Heart, used for HCM, arrythmias
Term
Timolol
Definition
Nervous System
Adrenergic Blocking
Beta Blocker - "Timoptic"
Glaucoma
Term
Doxapram
Definition
Nervous System
CNS Stimulant - "Dopram V"
ER drug, treats respiratory arrest, intubation, sublingual in kittens/puppies
SE: hyperventilation
Term
Acepromazine maleate
Definition
Nervous System
Tranquilizer - Phenothiazine
"PromAce"
Mild, has ceiling effect, calm w/o respiratory. depression, antiemetic, preanesthetic, lowers seizure threshold, penile paraphimosis, NOT for boxers
Term
Diazepam
Definition
Nervous System and Behavioral Pharm
Tranquilizer - Benzodiazepine
"Valium"
Sedation, appetite stimulation, anticonvulsant, do NOT store in plastic, used with Ketamine, reversed with Flumazenil, does not mix w/ other drugs well, SE: lethargy, pu/pd, ataxia
Term
Alprazolam
Definition
Nervous System
Tranquilizer - Benzodiazepine
"Xanax"
Fear anxiety in cats, appetite stimulant
Term
Zolazepam
Definition
Nervous System
Tranquilizer - Benzodiazepine
"Telazole w/ Tiletamine"
IM, anesthetic, combined drug,
SE: pu/pd, ataxia, lethargy
Term
Xylazine
Definition
Nervous System
Sedative - "Rompun"
Calm w/ CNS depression, 10-30 min., use w/ atropine to lower depression, pain/colic in horses
Term
Medetomidine
Definition
Nervous System
Sedative - "Domitor"
Low BP = low kidney func., restraint, do NOT use with anticholingerics: arrythmias, reversed w/ Yohimbine, Atipamezole, bradycardia, horses still kick, resp. depression
Term
Morphine
Definition
Nervous System AND Pain/Antiinflammatory
Opioid Agonist
3-6 hours, histamine release if given too quickly, give IM, vomiting, dysphoria, potent analgesics, NOT antiinflammatory, bind opiod receptors
Term
Oxymorphone
Definition
Nervous System AND Pain/Antiinflammatory
Opioid Agonist
10x morph., 1-3 hours, no hist. release
Term
Butorphanol
Definition
Nervous System AND Pain/Antiinflammatory
Opioid Agonist
"Torbugesic" "Torbutrol"
For cough, 45min-1.5 hours, 4-7x morph., mild analgesia/sedation/resp. depression,mild-mod. pain, analgesic NOT antiinflammatory
Term
Fentanyl
Definition
Nervous System AND Pain/Antiinflammatory
Opioid Agonist
Patch, 100-200x morph.
Term
Buprenorphine
Definition
Nervous System AND Pain/Antiinflammatory
Opioid Agonist - "Buprenex"
30x morph, good pain med for cats, sublingual, post-declaw, 4-10 hours, unreliable sedation
Term
Naloxone
Definition
Nervous System
Opioid Antagonist - "Narcan"
Pure antagonist, binds well, boots out agonists, mu receptor
Term
Neuroletanalgesic
Definition
Combination of opioid and tranquilizer
1+1=5
ex. Ace + Morphine = pre-anesthetic
Term
Phenobarbitol
Definition
Nervous System
Barbituate - Long Acting AND Anti-Seizure
Anti-Seizure
Prophylactically for epilepsy, IV in emergency 8-12 hours, not reversible
Term
Pentobarbitol
Definition
Nervous System
Barbituate - Short Acting
Euthanasia solutions, 45m to 1.5 hours
Term
Thiopental
Definition
Nervous System
Barbituate - Ultra Short Acting
Highly fat soluable, IV only, 5-30min., do NOT give to sight hounds
Term
Ketamine
Definition
Nervous System
Dissociative - "Ketaject"
w/ Diazepam, muscle rigidity, pupil dilation, eyes do NOT close, does NOT provide analgesia
Term
Tiletamine
Definition
Nervous System
Dissociative - "Telazol w/ Zolazepam"
IM stings, monitor breathing, contraindicated in kidney dz.
Term
Isoflurane
Definition
Nervous System
Inhalant
Rapid induction/recovery, small animals, unconsciousness
Term
Sevoflurane
Definition
Nervous System
Inhalant
Faster than Isoflurane, unconsciousness
Term
Nitrous Oxide
Definition
Nervous System
Inhalant
Used in combination with other gases to speed induction
Term
Propofol
Definition
Nervous System
Short Acting Hypnotic Agent
2-5min, rapid/smooth induction/recovery, only in dogs, safe, very short anesthesia
Term
Potassium Bromide
Definition
Nervous System
Anti-Seizure
Old school, used with Phenobarbitol
Term
Primidone
Definition
Nervous System
Anti-Seizure
similar to Phenobarbitol, TOXIC in cats
Term
Diazepam
Definition
Nervous System
Anti-Seizure "Valium"
Treatment not prevention, IV for status epilecticus
Term
Lidocaine
Definition
Nervous System
Local Anesthetics
antiarrythmia, rapid onset 5-10m, short duration 1-2 h
Term
Bupivicaine
Definition
Nervous System
Local Anesthetics
Onset 10m, duration 4-6h
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Anti-Anxiety - Antihistamine
"Benadryl"
Blocks H1 receptors, CNS sedation, motion sickness, anti-pruritic
Term
Alprazolam
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Anti-Anxiety - Benzodiazepine
"Xanax"
Term
Lorazepam
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Anti-Anxiety - Benzodiazepine
"Ataivan"
Term
Buspirone
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Anti-Anxiety - Azapirone
"BuSpar"
Several weeks to see effect, no sedation, used for spraying
Term
Clomipramine
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Antidepressant - Tricyclic
"Clomicalm"
Anticholinergic, sedation, several weeks to see effect
Term
Amitriptyline
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Antidepressant - Tricyclic
"Elavil"
Anticholinergic, sedation, several weeks to see effect
Term
Fluoxetine
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Antidepressant - SRI
"Prozac"
Used for OCD, aggression, phobias, separation anxiety
Term
Sertraline
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Antidepressant - SRI
"Zoloff"
Used for OCD, aggression, phobias, separation anxiety
Term
Paroxetine
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Antidepressant - SRI
"Paxil"
Used for OCD, aggression, phobias, separation anxiety
Term
Selegiline
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Antidepressant - MOI
"Anipryl"
Used to treat K9 cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Term
Megesterol acetate
Definition
Behavioral Pharm AND Endocrine
Gonadotropins - Synthetic Progestins "Ovaban"
Controls or suppresses estrus
Term
Medroxyprogesterone
Definition
Behavioral Pharm
Synthetic Progestin - "Depo Provera"
Change hormone levels, SE: pu/pd, transient diabetes, weight gain, personality changes
Term
Furosemide
Definition
Renal
Loop Diuretic - "Lasix"
Inhibit tubular reabsorbtion of Na, increase excretion of Cl, K, H2O, SE: hypokalemia
Term
Mannitol
Definition
Renal
Osmotic
Limit tubular reabsorbtion, draw water in, give drug slowly, rare SE, exert pressure on kidneys
Term
Urinary Acidifiers
Definition
Renal
Breaks down struvite uroliths
Term
Urinary Alkalizers
Definition
Renal
Potassium Citrate
Ammonium acid urate, calcium oxalate, cystine uroliths; potassium citrate
Term
Phenylpropanolamine
Definition
Renal
Bladder tone
Urethral incontinence, alpha adrenergic agonist
Term
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Definition
Renal AND Endocrine
Gonadotropin - Estrogen
Induces abortion/controls incontinence in dogs, SE: Anemia
Term
Estradiol
Definition
Renal AND Endocrine
Gonadotropin - Estrogen
Induces abortion/controls incontinence in dogs SE: Anemia
Term
Amitripyline
Definition
Renal
Tricyclic Antidepressant
FLUTD, Anti-inflammatory, SE: rapid HR, sedation, dry mouth
Term
Guaifenesin
Definition
Respiratory
Expectorant - "Robitussin AC"
liquifies/dilutes viscid secretions, indicated for productive coughs SE: drowsiness, nausea
Term
Acetylcysteine
Definition
Respiratory
Mucolytics - "Mucomyst"
Antidote for acetominophen, via nebulizer, decreases viscosity of resp. secretions, inspissated mucus
Term
Butorphanol
Definition
Respiratory
Antitussive - "Torbutrol"
Inhibit/suppress coughing, centrally acting, opiate partial agonist, non-productive coughs, SE: sedation, GI
Term
Hydrocodone
Definition
Respiratory
Antitussive - "Tussigon"
opiod agonist, centrally acting, for a non-productive cough
Term
Albuterol
Definition
Respiratory
Broncodilator - Beta2 Adrenergics
Asthma, reduces histamine, SE: tachycardia, hypertension
Term
Terbutaline
Definition
Respiratory
Broncodilator - Beta2 Adrenergics
Asthma, reduces histamine, SE: tachycardia, hypertension
Term
Aminophylline
Definition
Respiratory
Bronchodilator - Methylxanthine
Found in chocolate/caffiene, cardiac stiumulation/bronchodilation, SE: GI, tachycardia, arrythmias, ataxia
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Cardiac System
Positive Inotrope - Cardiac Glycoside
Increases force/rate, constrict vessels, acute heart failure, shock, SE: vomiting, tachycardia, dyspnea, blood pressure
Term
Primobendan
Definition
Cardiac System
Inotropic Mixed Dilator
"Vetmedin"
Increases Ca sensitivity, atrioventricular insufficiency or DCM in dogs, contraindicated in HCM, aortic stenosis
Term
Enalapril
Definition
Cardiac System
Vasodilators/ACE Inhibitors
Dilates veins/arteries/both, decreases afterload, monitor kidney/liver func., caution with NSAIDs, SE: azotemia, v/d, hyperkalemia, hypotension
Term
Apomorphine
Definition
GI System
Emetics - Centrally acting (CRTZ)
Conjunctival sac, must rinse out
Term
Xylazine
Definition
GI System
Emetics - Centrally acting (CRTZ)
Off-label usage
Term
Cerenia
Definition
GI System
Emetics - Centrally acting (CRTZ)
For motion sickness, vomiting, SE: swelling at injection site
Term
Chlorpromazine
Definition
GI System
Antiemetics - Phenothiazine
Reduces stimulation to CRTZ
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
GI System
Antiemetic - "Reglan"
Caution in seizure patients
Term
Cimetidine
Definition
GI System
GI Ulcers - H2 Receptors
"Tagamet"
Blocks histamine receptors which decreases HCl secretions
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
GI System
GI Ulcers - H2 Receptors
"Zantac"
Blocks histamine receptors which decreases HCl secretions
Term
Famotidine
Definition
GI System
GI Ulcers - H2 Receptors
"Pepcid"
Blocks histamine receptors which decreases HCl secretions
Term
Prilosec
Definition
GI System
GI Ulcers - Proton Pump Inhibitor
Bind enzyme that pumps HCl into stomach
Term
Prevacid
Definition
GI System
GI Ulcers - Proton Pump Inhibitor
Bind enzyme that pumps HCl into stomach
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
GI System
GI Ulcers - Gastromucosal Protectant
"Carafate"
Need acids to work, creates physical barrier
Term
Pancreazyme
Definition
GI System
Diarrhea - Digestive Enzymes
Used with Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Term
Metronidazole
Definition
GI System AND Antiinfectives AND Antiparasitics
Diarrhea - Antibiotics
"Flagyl"
cidal, contra in pregs, don't crush bitter, hepato tox, used in diarrhea, anaerobic bax. GIARDIA
Term
Prednisone
Definition
GI System
Diarrhea - Anti-inflammatory
Used with Inflammatory Bowel Dz., immunosuppressive
Term
Domperidone
Definition
GI System
Constipation - Stimulants
Increases motility in upper GI
Term
Cisapride
Definition
GI System
Constipation - Stimulants
"Propulsid"
Increases motility in lower GI, helps empty solid material
Term
Milberone
Definition
Endocrine System
Gonadotropin - Androgen
"Cheque Drops"
Prevent estrus in dogs
Term
Prostaglandins
Definition
Endocrine
Gonadotropins - Prostaglandin
Regulates estrus in large animals
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Endocrine
Uterine Contractility
Induces contractions
Term
Leuprolide
Definition
Endocrine
Other - "Lupron"
Used to treat adrenal endocrinopathy in ferrets, used to treat inappropriate egg laying in birds
Term
Melatonin
Definition
Endocrine
Other
Used to improve early breeding/ovulation in sheep/goats
Term
Neutersol
Definition
Endocrine
Other
Administered to puppy testicles to induce infertility, does NOT stop testosterone production
Term
SOA/Sex
Definition
Endocrine
Pheromones
Boar odor, used for heat detection in sows
Term
Feliway
Definition
Endocrine
Pheromones
Feline facial pheromone, used to stop urine marking in cats or to reduce stress
Term
DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromone)
Definition
Endocrine
Pheromone
Pheromone produced by bitch to calm puppies, used to reduce anxiety in K9s
Term
BST (Bovine somatotropin)
Definition
Endocrine
Growth Promoter
Used to stimulate milk production, increase growth rate
Term
Winstrol V
Definition
Endocrine
Anabolic Steroid
Used for weight gain, NOT for food or breeding animals
Term
Levothyroxine
Definition
Endocrine
Hypothyroidism - T4
More effective than T3
Term
Liothyronine sodium
Definition
Endocrine
Hypothyroidism - T3
Less effective than T4
Term
Methimazole
Definition
Endocrine
Hyperthyroid - "Tapazole"
Used in cats that can't handle other drugs, SE: skin eruptions, anorexia, vomiting
Term
Mitotane
Definition
Endocrine
Hyperadrenocorticism - Pituitary
"Lysodren"
Erodes layers of gland that produces corticosteriod, monitor levels/speed
Term
Ketoconazole
Definition
Endocrine
Hyperadrenocorticism - Pituitary
Interferes w/ steroid metabolism, expensive, Addison's is NOT a concern
Term
Segegiline
Definition
Endocrine
Hyperadrenocorticism - Pituitary
"Anapryl"
Increased dopamine, expensive, Addison's is NOT a concern
Term
Short Acting Insulin
Definition
Endocrine
Diabetes Mellitus - "Humilin R"
Clear, treats diabetic ketoacidosis, 15-30m onset, peak @ 2-4h, 8h duration
Term
Intermediate Acting Insulin
Definition
Endocrine
Diabetes Mellitus - "Humilin N" "PZI Vet" "Vetsulin"
Cloudy, used to control diabetes, ONLY SQ, 1-2h onset, peak @ 6-12h, 18-26h duration
Term
Long Acting Insulin
Definition
Endocrine
Diabetes Mellitus - "Glargine" "Humilin U"
Clear, 4-6h onset, peak @ 14-24h, 36h duration
Term
Depo-Medrol
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - injectable
Term
Dexamethasone
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - injectable, long acting ~48h
Term
Solu-Delta Cortef
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - injectable
Term
Percorten V
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - used for Addison's
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - injectable, intermediate acting 12-36h
Term
Methylprednisolone
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - injectable, intermediate acting 12-36h
Term
Triamcinolone
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Glucocorticoid - injectable, intermediate acting 12-36h
Term
Salicylates
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Acetylsalicylic acid "Aspirin"
analgesia, antipyrexia, cardiomyopathy in cats, endotoxic shock, SE:GI upset, use slowly in cats
Term
Carprofen
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Proprionic Acid Derivative - "Rimadyl"
Ortho/postop pain in K9, antiinfl., SE: acute liver toxicity
Term
Ketoprophen
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Proprionic Acid Derivative
Horses postop/ortho pain, SE: GI ulcer/bleeds, renal dysf.
Term
Naproxen
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Proprionic Acid Derivative
Horses pain/inflam., SE: few in horses, GI in dogs
Term
Ibuprophen
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Proprionic Acid Derivative
Do not use due to serious side effects
Term
Etodolac
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Indole Acetic Acid Derivative -"Etogesic"
Osteoarthritis in K9, analgesic, antiinfl. SE: anorexia, v/d, lethargy
Term
Deracoxib
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Coxib - "Deramaxx"
Postop/ortho pain K9, Cox2 inhibit for analgesia/antiinfl. SE: GI ulcers, kidney/liver Dz
Term
Meloxicam
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Oxicam - "Metacam"
Pain in K9/cats, TripleA, SE:v/d, anorexia, liver/kidney
Term
Phenylbutazone
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
NSAID Triple A, "bute", large animal
Term
Flunixin Meglumine
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
NSAID - "Banamine"
Triple A, large animal
Term
Acetaminophen
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Other Analgesic - "Tylenol"
Not used due to SE: toxicity, poisoning in cats: facial edema, cyanosis, depression, anorexia
Term
DMSO
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Other Antiinflammatory - "Synotic"
SE: garlic, burning, irritation, common in horses, carrier vehicle through skin for other drugs
Term
Polysulfated glycosaminoglycans
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Other Antiinflammatory - "Adequan"
Building blocks for cartilage/synovial fluid, horses/K9s to reduce degenerative changes/produce synovial activity in joint Dz
Term
Glucosamine Sulfate/Chondroitin
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Other Antiinflammatory - "Cosequin"
Treats cystitis in cats, nutraceutical, maintenance/repair cartilage/synovial fluid
Term
Glucosamine Sulfate/Chondroitin/MSM/ASU
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Other Antiinflammatory - "Dasequin"
Term
Synovi G3
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Other antiinflammatory - Glucosamine, MSM, Fatty Acids
Nutraceutical, maintenance/repair cartilage/synovial fluid
Term
Gabapentin
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Orig for epilepsy, works on nerve endings, SE: sedation, ataxia, wean slow to decrease seizures/rebound pain
Term
Methocarbamol
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Muscle Relaxant - "Robaxin"
Aids in treatment of muscle trauma by redux muscle hyperactivity, strains,
myosistitis, spasms, SE: high salivation, emesis, weakness/ataxia in overdose
Term
H1
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Antihistamine
Inflammation, motion sickness
Term
Tramadol
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Opioid Agonist
Pain from chronic cancer, less sedation/addiction, can use with NSAIDS, SE: inc. temp, drowsiness, restlessness, caution w.MAOIs, tricyclics
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Antihistamine - "Benadryl"
Pruritis, hives, edema, laminitis, motion sickness, anaphylaxis, resp. problems, SE:weakness, dry mm, urinary retention, CNS stim.
Term
Dimenhydrinate
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Antihistamine - "Dramamine"
H1: blocks progess of inflammation, H2, reduce HCl secretion in gastric mucosa
Term
Chlorpheniramine
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Antihistamine
Term
Hydroxyzine
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
Antihistamine
Term
Fatty Acid Supplements
Definition
Pain and Antiinflammatory
"DermCaps", "3V Caps"
Skin and coat support, relief of pruritis, se: v/d, pancreatitis, incr. bleeding timesv
Term
Natural Penicillin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Penicillin - "Pen V", "Pen G Procaine"
Narrow spectrum, penicillinase sensitive, bactericidal
Term
Aminopenicillin - Ampicillin
Definition
Antiinfective
Penicillin - Aminopenicillin
Broad spectrum, penicillinase resistant, NOT w/food
Term
Aminopenicillin - Amoxicillin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Penicillin - Aminopenicillin
Broad spectrum, penicillinase resistant, fine w/food, combines w/other drugs
Term
Isoxasol
Definition
Antiinfective
Penicillin
Penicillinase resistant, narrow spectrum: staph, not widely used
Term
Potentiated Penicillin - Clavamox
Definition
Antiinfective
Penicillin - "Clavamox"
Amoxicillin + clavulanate potassium, broad spec., penicillinase resistant
Term
Cephalexin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Cephalosporin - "Keflex", "Cefazolin", "Cefadroxil; Cefa Tabs and Drops", "Cefitor"
Broad, bactericidal, fairly non-toxic, first gen.
Term
Cefovectin
Definition
Antiinfective
Cephalosporin - "Convenia"
Cats and K9s over 4 mos, used for pyoderma, wounds, abcesses, 1x inj., lasts 7-14d, se: v/d, anorexia
Term
Panmycin
Definition
Antiinfective
Tetracycline
Broad, cross BBB, rickettsial dz, bacteriostatic, se:fever in cats, not for horses IV, swelling IM site,binds to calcium, NOT w. penicillin
Term
Terramycin
Definition
Antiinfective
Tetracycline
Opthalmic oint.
Term
Doxycycline
Definition
Antiinfective
Tetracycline
Exotics, tick dzs
Term
Neomycin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Aminoglycosides
Broad, bactericidal, ototoxic, nephrotoxic, caution in cats, babies, old, NOT in food produx
Term
Amforal
Definition
Antiinfectives
Aminoglycoside - "Kanamycin"
Broad, bactericidal, ototoxic, nephrotoxic, caution in cats, babies, old, NOT in food produx, pneumonia, UTI, infex, conjux, Lepto
Term
Gentamicin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Aminoglycosides
Opthalmic, otic, skin
Term
Amikacin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Aminoglycosides
Birds, horses
Term
Erythromycin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Macrolides
Narrow, gm+, bac.static, IM very painful, withdrawl times import.
Term
Tylosin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Macrolides - "Tylan"
Narrow, gm+, bac.static, IM very painful, withdrawl times import.,URI, mastitis, metritis, foot rot
Term
Lincomycin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Lincosamines
Narrow, gm+, bac.static, toxic in g.pigs, horses,hamsters, rabbits, good w/anaerobic bac.
Term
Clindmycin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Lincosamides - "Antirobe", "Clindadrops"
Narrow, gm+, bac.static, toxic in g.pigs, horses, hamsters, rabbits, good w/anaerobic bac. URI, infex, mastitis,
Term
Ciprofloxacin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Quinolones - "Cipro"
Broad, gm-/+, cidal, very fast acting, seizures w/NSAIDS, articular damage w/ young/pregs
Term
Enrofloxacin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Quinolones - "Baytril"
Broad, gm-/+, cidal, very fast acting, seizures w/NSAIDS, articular damage w/ young/pregs, Blindness in cats, IM pain/tissue necrosis, pasturella infex
Term
Marbofloxacin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Quinolones - "Zeniquin"
Resp, skin, tissue infex, ears, cystitis/UTIs, broad, gm-/+, cidal, very fast acting, seizures w/NSAIDS, articular damage w/ young/pregs
Term
Orbifloxacin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Quinolone - "Orbax"
Broad, gm-/+, cidal, very fast acting, seizures w/NSAIDS, articular damage w/ young/pregs
Term
Nitrofuran
Definition
Antiinfectives
"Furacin"
Yellow, carcinogen from corncobs, coccidiosis, necrotic/bacterial
enteritis in pigs, superficial wounds,
broad, cidal, banned in food produx
Term
Sulfadimethoxine
Definition
Antiinfectives AND Antiparasitic
Sulfas - "Albon"
Broad, inc. COCCIDIA, static, tox: crystalluria, pupil dialation/dry eye, nausea/convuls. resistance issue
Term
Primor
Definition
Antiinfectives AND Antiparasitic
Sulfas
Active utis, coccidia, URI/LRI, wounds, combo w/ trimethoprim, pyrinmethamine, ormetroprim usually
Term
SMZ-TMP
Definition
Antiinfectives
Sulfas
Term
Tribrissen
Definition
Antiinfectives
Sulfas
Term
Chloramphenical
Definition
Antiinfectives
Broad, good in lab, not in body, static, crosses BBB, blood abnorm. cats, illegal in produx causes Aplastic Anemia!
Term
Nystatin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antifungals - "Panalog"
Candidiasis, low tox, Polyene antif.
Term
Clotrimazole
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antifungals - "Otomax", "Lotrimin"
Imidazole antif. = expensive, hepatotox, cardiotox, systemic fungal
Term
Miconozole
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antifungals - "Conofite"
Imidazole antif., systemic can cause tachycardia, arrhythmia
Term
Griseofulvin
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antifungals
Dermatophytosis, contra in pregs.
Term
Ketaconozole
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antifungals
Hepatotoxicity
Term
Tresaderm
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antifungals
Benzimidazole antif., antiparasitic, refrigerate
Term
L-Lysine
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antiviral - "Viralys"
Herpes in cats
Term
Interferon
Definition
Antiinfectives
Antivirals
Treats FeLV and cat herpes
Term
Fenbendazole
Definition
Antiparasitic
Benzimidazole - "Panacur"
Kill slow, broad, interferes w. worm metabolism, taenia spp. only, GIARDIA
Term
Fenbantel
Definition
Antiparasitic
Probenzimidazole - "Drontal Plus"
Kills hooks, rounds, whips, pyrantel/fenbantel
Term
Pyrantel
Definition
Antiparasitic
Tetrahydropyrimidines - "Nemex", "Strongid"
Paralyzes worm, wide safety margin, hooks, rounds
Term
Organophosphates
Definition
Antiparasitics
Neurotoxic to parasite, hooks, rounds
whips, high risk!
Term
Organophosphates
Definition
Antiparasitics
Neurotoxic to parasite, hooks, rounds
whips, high risk!
Term
Avermectins
Definition
Antiparasitics
"Ivermectin", "Moxidectin"
Safe to host, death to parasit, pot.allergic reax, NOT in collies, K9: heart, cats: heart, hooks
Term
Praziquantel
Definition
Antiparasitic
Anticestodal - "Droncit"
Kills tapes
Term
Espirantel
Definition
Antiparasitic
Anticestodal - "Cestex"
Kills tapes
Term
Antitrematodals
Definition
Antiparasitic
"Clorsulon", "Albendazole", "Praziquantel"
Cattle, flukes, droncit: k9s/cats, flukes, usually large animal
Term
Milbemycin Oxime
Definition
Antiparasitic
Heartworm - Macrolytic Lactone
"Interceptor"
Term
Milbemycin Oxime + Lufenuron
Definition
Antiparasitic
Heartworm - Macrolytic Lactone
"Sentinel"
Term
Ivermectin
Definition
Antiparasitic
Heartworm Drug - "Heartgard", "Iverhart"
NOT IN COLLIES
Term
Selemectin
Definition
Antiparasitic
Heartworm Drug - "Revolution"
Term
Diethylcarbamazine
Definition
Antiparasitic
Anthelminthic - "Decacide", "Nemacide"
Once daily
Term
Animax and Panalog
Definition
Ear and Topical Medication
Nystatin, neomycin, theostrepton, triamcinolone
Antiinfectives, aminoglycoside class, clean previous,caution in rupt. eardrums
Term
Otomax
Definition
Ear and Topical Medications
Gentamicin, betamethasone, clortrimazole
Antiinfectives, aminoglycoside class, clean previous,caution in rupt. eardrums
Term
Tresaderm
Definition
Ear and Topical Medications
Theiabendazole, dexamethasone, neomycin
Antiinfectives, aminoglycoside class, clean previous,caution in rupt. eardrums
Term
Baytril Otic
Definition
Ear and Topical Medications
Enrofloxacin, silver sulfadiazine Antiinfectives, aminoglycoside class, clean previous,caution in rupt. eardrums
Term
Tritop
Definition
Ear and Topical Medications
Neomycin, isoflupredone, tetracaine hydrochloride
Antiinfectives, aminoglycoside class, clean previous, caution in rupt. eardrums, ototoxicity issues
Term
Gentocin
Definition
Ear and Topical Medications
Gentamicin, betamethasone
Spray, otic, opthalmic, Antiinflammatory, aminoglycoside class, clean previous, caution in rupt. eardrums
Term
Proparicaine HCl/ Tetracaine
Definition
Eye Medication
Short duration, short term irritation, removal of foreign subs. Tetra inhibits micro growth, get c/s first
Term
Flourescein
Definition
Eye Medications
Topical stain, test nasolacrimal ducts
Term
Triple Antibiotic
Definition
Eye Medications
Neomycin, polymixin B, bacatracin
Triple A, broad, gm-/+, antibax
Term
Gentamicin
Definition
Eye Medication
Antibacterial, susceptible bacteria
Term
Domeboro
Definition
Skin - Topical Medications
Hypertonic solutions, draw out, magnesium sulfate
Term
HyLyt, Humilac
Definition
Skin - Topical Medications
Normalize keratinization, treat dry skin/coat
Term
Relief/Episooth
Definition
Skin
Topical Antipruritics - Nonsteroidal
Temporary
Term
Gentocin Spray/Dermacool HC
Definition
Skin
Topical Antipuritics - Corticosteroids
Relieve pruritis secondary to allergic reactions/ hot spots
Term
Chlorhexadine
Definition
Skin
Astringents/Antiseptics - "ChlorhexiDerm", "Nolvasan"
Inhibit bax growth, safe on cats, bactericidal, fungicidal, viruses, moist derm.
Term
Betadine
Definition
Skin
Astringents/Antiseptics - Iodine
Bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal, sporicidal, not for cats
Term
Silver Nitrate
Definition
Skin
Caustics
Destroy tissue @ site, proud flesh,
warts, horn buds, may damage
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