Drugs for use in Skin Disease Flashcards

1
Q

List common skin diseases in feline and canine patients

A

Flea bite allergy/Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), Cutaneous adverse reaction to food (CARF), Atopic dermatitis (pollen and dust mite allergy), external parasites.

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List the 4 most common systemic drugs sued to treat allergic skin disease in cats and dogs. List which drugs are safe to use in which species.

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Corticosteroids (steroids) which can be used in both cats and dogs. Cyclosporine (dogs and cats), Apoquel (dogs) & Cytopoint (dogs).

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3
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What are common side effects of corticosteroids?

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Increased drinking, increased urination, increased appetite for food.

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What are examples of animals that should not receive cyclosporine (Atopica)?

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Animals with active infections including cats with Feline leukemia (Felv), Feline Immunosuppressive virus (FIV). Animals with cancer.

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5
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What is gingival hyperplasia?

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The overgrowth of gum tissue that can occur in cats and dogs on cyclosporine.

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What is Apoquel (Oclacitinib) used for in dogs?

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For the control of itch associated with allergic skin disease and the control of atopic dermatitis.

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What kind of treatment is Cytopoint?

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It is a monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment.

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What is a common feature of veterinary topical products for the treatment of skin disease?

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They contain a combination of drugs usually antibiotic, corticosteroid and sometimes anti-fungal.

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How is Cytopoint given to the dog

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By subcutaneous injection.

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True or False. Cytopoint cannot be used in cats.

A

True. Cytopoint cannot be used in cats. To do so may cause a serious reaction.

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When using topical creams and ointments what must the pet owner ensure?

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That the animal does not lick the cream/ointment after it has been applied. It is common to use an e-collar in this situation.

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True or false. Cool to cold water is more likely to irritate inflamed skin than warm to hot water.

A

False. The opposite is true. Cool to cold water is less likely to irritate inflamed skin.

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What 3 general categories of drugs are in almost all veterinary drugs used for infected ears (otitis externa).

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An antibiotic, an antifungal and an anti-inflammatory (usually a steroid).

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