Commonly Used Gastrointestinal Medications in Small Animal General Practice

Question 1

Drug: Famotidine

1. Drug Class
2. Routes
3. Common indications
4. Special Consideration

Answer 1

1. H2 receptor antagonist
2. PO, SC, IV; less commonly IM
3. Used to reduce gastric acid production

Question 2

Drug: Lactulose

1. Drug Class
2. Routes
3. Common indications
4. Special Consideration

Answer 2

1. Laxative and ammonia reducer
2. PO
3. Stool softner; used in hepatic encephalopathy cases
4. A. Use with caution in diabetic cats
   B. Can give per rectum if needed for hepatic encephalopathy