Final Exam: OTC Analgesics and Other Medications Flashcards
In cats, Acetaminophen is safe up to what dose?
NO DOSE IN SAFE
Acetaminophen causes what clinical effects in cats?
- Methemoglobinemia
- Anemia
- Hematuria
- Hemoglobinuria
- Edema of face and paws
- Anorexia
Acetaminophen mainly affect which 2 systems in the cat?
- Cardiovascular
2. Metabolic
Acetaminophen mainly affects which 2 systems in the dog?
- GI
2. Liver
Acetaminophen causes what clinical effects in the dog?
- Icterus
- Hemolysis
- Elevated liver enzyems
- Elevated bilirubin
What is the antidote to acetaminophen?
N-acetylcysteine
What are your options for supportive care associated with acetaminophen toxicity?
- SAMe
- Ascorbic acid
- Methylene blue
- RBC or oxyglobin if methemogloinemia or anemia)
- Cimetidine to block metabolism of APAP
What is the half life of aspirin in the cat?
38-45 hours
What is the half life of aspirin in the dog?
7-8 hours
Like aspirin, what else contains salicylate acid and is toxic to dogs and cats?
Pepto bismol
What is the MOA of aspirin?
COX-inhibitor that reduces thromboxane and prostaglandin
What are the clinical signs associated with aspirin ingestion?
- Emesis
- Fever
- Hyperventilation
- Liver failure
- Anorexia/depression
Does aspirin cause hypokalemia or hyperkalemia?
Hypokalemia
Does aspirin cause hyponatremia or hypernatremia?
Hypernatremia
Would aspirin cause a metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis?
Metabolic acidosis
How would you treat an aspirin intoxication?
Supportive care: emesis, AC, cathartics, IV fluids, Na bicarb, blood transfusions, sucralfate, cimetidine, ranitidine.
What is the active ingredient in “children’s tylenol”?
Acetaminophen
Which is more susceptible to acetaminophen intoxication, dogs or cats?
Cats
True or False: Acetaminophen is still toxic if not metabolized.
FALSE
With acetaminophen, would serum APAP be increased or decreased?
Increased
With acetaminophen, would blood glutathione be increased or decreased?
Decreased
How does N-acetylcysteine work?
Provides the sulfydryl groups to bind acetaminophen metabolites and encourage their excretion