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Drug Brand Names and Their Uses Flashcards

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Heartguard Plus includes what drugs? Is used as a preventative for what species?

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Pyrantel and Ivermectin are antiparasitics for dogs only.

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In Heartguard Plus Ivermectin is used for what?

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Its used to control heartworms and hookworms.

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In heartgard plus pyrantel is used for what?

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It is used to control two species of roundworms.

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At what age can heartgard + be dispensed to a dog? What does a dog need prior to dispensing?

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Can be started at 6 weeks, after Six months of age must be with a negative test for heartworm.

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Retesting for heartworm is how often?

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Annual

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What are the size ranges for Heartgard?

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0-25, 26-50, 51-100 Over 100 use appr. combo

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Plain Heartgard contains what active ingredients? And treats what?

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Contains Ivermectin only and used to control hookworm and heartworm infestations.

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Revolution contains what active ingredients?

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Contains Selamectin, an Ivermectin derivative.

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What is Revolution used for in cats?

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Used to prevent Htwm, kill imago, treat/control ear mites, roundworm/hookworm infections. Can be started at 8 weeks. Monthly

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What is Revolution used for dogs?

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Used to prevent Htwm, kill imago, sarcoptic mange, ear mites, and ticks in dogs. Can be started at 6 weeks. Monthly

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Frontline can be started at what age an what is the active ingredient? Where is it applied and how often?

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Fipronil is the active ingredient, start at 8 weeks, applied between shoulder blades monthly.

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Capstar had what active ingredient? What does it do?

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Nitenpyram, tablet given to kill flea infestations within 30 minutes.

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Hylyte shampoo is used for what and why?

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Used for normal dry and sensitive skin because it is a hypoallergenic soap less shampoo.

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Relief shampoo is used when and why?

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Used when skin is itchy flaky and is mainly made of oatmeal.

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Malaseb shampoo contains what active ingredients and what is their purpose?

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Miconazole - anti-fungal and yeast

Chlorhexidine Gluconate - anti microbial active against gram positive and negative bacteria.

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Oxydex shampoo is used to treat what and how?

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Used to treat skin infections such as mange by inhibiting growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Antiseptic shampoo.

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Sebalyte shampoo is used to to do what with what active ingredients?

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It decreases scaling or dandruff and uses sulfur and salicylic acid, also antibacterial

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Pearl light shampoo is made with what? Used for what?

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Made with oatmeal coat conditioners and brightening agents used for general cleansing grooming conditioning in dogs and cats. Soothes mild irritation and itching.

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What’s ACE? What is it used for?

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Acepromazine Maleate. Used as a tranquilizer cats and dogs, often used to prevent motion sickness.

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What is Albon? What is it used for?

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Sulfadimethoxine, Antibiotic used to treat parasites

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Allergens-heska used for what?

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Immunotherapy to treat allergies

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Allopurinol name and uses

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Zyloprim used to inhibit uric acid production.

Tx of recurrent uric acid uroliths and hyperuricosuric (bladder stones)

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Aluminum hydroxide. Name and uses.

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Amphojel ALternaGEL Maalox used as an antacid

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Amfed names and uses

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Phenylpropanolamine, proin

Controls urinary incontinence

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Amforol names and uses

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Kanamycin sulfate

Tx of bacterial infections and assoc. diarrhea

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Aminophylline name and uses

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Theophylline

Relaxes large air passages in lungs to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing.

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Amitriptyline names and uses

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Elavil

Anti-depressant (tri-cyclic derivative) used to treat behavior problems, especially anxiety disorders.

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Ammonil names and uses

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Methio-form, Uracid

Urinary acidifier used to treat and prevent urinary stones

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Ammoxicillin names and uses

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Amoxi-tabs

like penicillin, an antibiotic used to treat skin and ear infections or inflammation.

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Anipryl

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Selegiline

Used to treat some types of Cushings disease and cognitive dysfunction (senility) in older dogs.

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Antispasmodic

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Used to treat diarrhea and vomiting

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Apomorphine

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Primarily used to induce vomiting for the treatment of orally ingested toxins.

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Artificial Tears

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Assist in the tx of dry eyes, as an eye rinse, or as protection.

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Atenolol

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Cardiac drug used to control heart rate, lower blood pressure, and control rhythmic disturbances of the heart.

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Atopica

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Cyclosporine

Immunosuppressant used for the tx of atopic dermatitis (allergic skin condition) in dogs.

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Atrophate Ointment

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Atropine Ophthalmic

Used to dilate the eye and may be used to reduce pain after eye injury or sx

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Avi-Cakes

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Treats for birds full of vitamins, minerals and protein to encourage healthy foraging behaviors and balanced

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Spherical Avian Cervical Collar

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Avian collar to prevent plucking, or irritating any afflicted area

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Azathioprine name and uses

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Imuran

used to suppress the immune system open used in combo with other drugs to treat autoimmune disease

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Azodyl

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Nutritional supplement for supporting renal function in cats and dogs.

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Bactoderm Ointment

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Used for topical tx of k9 bacterial infection of the skin

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Benadryl name and uses

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Diphenhydramine
Antihistamine used to tx of allergies/atopy (inhalant allergies) primarily to stop itching. Also can be used to control vomiting/motion sickness, mild sedative, and to tx muscle tremors due to certain toxins or medications.

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Betgen Topical Spray name and uses

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Gentamycin

used to tx superficial lesions in dogs caused susceptible bacteria.

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Betameth name and uses

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betamethasone

cream used to tx pruitis (itching)

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Biosol Liquid name and uses

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Neomycin Sulfate

Antibiotic to tx and control bacterial enteritis

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bitter apple

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spray used as taste deterrent and training aid for dogs. bitter taste and smell work together to keep puppies and dogs from fur biting, etc.

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Bone meal powder

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Dietary Supplement

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Buspar name and uses

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Buspirone

used to tx behavior disorders, principally those that are fear/phobia related

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Capstar name and uses

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Nitenpyram

Used for the tx of flea infestations

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Carafate

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Sucralfate
Antiulcer med that coasts the digestive system and protects from damage from stomach acid. Used in the tx of ulcers of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.

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Cardizem name and uses

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Diltiazem HCL
Helps the heart work more efficiently, and is used in the in the tx of various heart conditions, including high blood pressure and certain rhythm abnormalities.

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Cefpodoxamine Proxetil name and uses

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Simplicef

Antibiotic, anti-microbial

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Chloramphenicol

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Antibiotic used for a variety of infections, dispenser must wear wear gloves

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Chlorpheniramine Maleate name and uses

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Chlor -Trimeton

Antihistamine used for acute inflammatory/ allergic conditions

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Cimetidine name and uses

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Tagament

Used to decrease the amount of sotmach acid produced to aid in the tx / prevention of ulcers

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Cisapride name and uses

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Propulsid

used to tx GI issues such as constipation

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Clavamox name and uses

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Augmentin, Clavulanic acid/Amoxicillin

Antibiotic

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ClearX Cleansing Soluition

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Ear cleansing solution for excessive wax

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Clindamycin name and uses

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Antirobe, lincomycin derivative

Antibiotic used most often for oral infectinos, dental disease, abscesses, deep wounds, and bone infections.

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Clippercide Spray

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Spray that cools on contact and cleans and lubricates clipper blades. Effective against harmful fungi and bacteria.

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Clomicalm

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Clomipramine

Used to tx obsessive compulsive disorders such as tail chasing, and separation anxiety.

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Cochicine

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used to tx amyloidosis in small animals and also chronic hepatic fibrosis

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Collasate Wound Dressing

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provides wound protection and promotes rapid healing

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Compounding Syrup

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Syrup used to alter the original drug dosage form for the purpose of mixing or flavoring

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Conofite names and uses

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Miconazole

Antifungal cream used to treat skin fungal infections

66
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CoQ10 30

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Rx Vitamin Supplement

67
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Cosequin

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Glucosamine/Chondroitin

used to treat various joint conditions including arthritis

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Critical Care for Herbivores

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A complete syringe feeding formula for use supporting ill or special needs of small herbivores. It contains no medication, but provides a proper balance of fiber and energy to support the digestive track of herbivores.

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Cuprimine Caps names and uses

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Penicillamine

Used for copper-storage associated heptopathies and may be used for the long term oral treatment of lead poisoning

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Cyclosporine

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Sandimmune, Atopica
Immunosuppressant used as an ophthalmic ointment in the eye for the tx of KCS, a condition in which insufficient tears are produced.

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Cyproheptadine name and uses

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Periactin

Antihistamine used in the tx of allergies and asthma

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D-Phenylalanine

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used to tx chronic pain

73
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Dasuquin

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joint health supplement for dogs/cats

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Denosyl name and uses

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S-Andenosylmethionine

Recommended for animals with various forms of liver disease.

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Derm-Caps

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Supplement for dogs/cats to promote skin and coat health.

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DermaCool

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Anti-inflammatory spray designed for local application to sooth areas of irritaion and pruritus (itching) in dogs and cats.

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DermaPet

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Ear cleansing and drying solution

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