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Adequan

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Drug Name: Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
100mg/ml
Used to treat degenerative joint disease in canines & felines
Needs to be given twice weekly for 4 weeks, then once monthly for maintenance
Typically takes 1 month for owners to start to see effectiveness
Can be given SQ or IM

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Acepromazine

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Drug class: Tranquilizer
10mg/mL
Used for Sedation, pre-anesthetic in canines & felines
Causes hypotension
Can cause sound sensitivity
Caution in use with aggressive patients
Lower doses in collies, sheepdogs, greyhounds, giant breeds - these breeds can be more sensitive to the medication
Can be given SQ, IV, IM
Typically diluted with sterile water

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Antisedan

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Drug Class: A2-Adrenergic Antagonist
Drug Name: Atipamezole Hydrochloride
5mg/ml
Used for reversal of sedative & analgesic effects of Dexdomitor in canines & felines
Rapidly reverses the effects of Domitor within 5 - 10 minutes
Can be given IM

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Ampicillin and Sulbactam

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Drug Class: Penicillin
Drug Name: Unasyn
1.5grams per vial - 1g Ampicillin & 0.5g Sulbactam
Typically reconstituted with sterile water (3.2ml) to make 250mg/ml
Can be used for treating a wide variety of infections in canines & felines
Aspiration pneumonia, abscesses, bite wounds, leptospirosis
Great alternative for patients that are not currently eating
Can be given IM or IV
Needs to given IV SLOW over 10-15 minutes
Only good for 72 hours (3 days) after reconstituting medication
Does need to be refrigerated after reconstituting

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Atropine

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Drug Class: Anticholinergic
Type of nervous system blocker with multiple functions
0.54mg/ml
Typically used for bradycardia in canines and felines
Can also be used for hypersalivation and mushroom toxicity
Can be given SQ, IM, IV, PO
Typically given IV in emergency situations

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Bupivacaine

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Drug Class: Local Anesthetic
Other Name: Marcaine
0.5% - 5mg/ml
Used as local anesthetic/block for canines and felines
Typically for oral nerve block
Can also be used for spays, neuters, orthopedic surgeries
Can be given SQ
Can cause arrhythmias in high doses

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Vitamin B12

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Drug Name: Cyanocobalamin
Drug Class: Vitamin
1000 mg/ml or 500 mg/ml
Used to treat cobalamin (B12) deficiency in canines and felines
Symptoms can include - lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss
Vitamin B12 is required for cell growth, function, and reproduction
Can be given SQ & IM

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Calcium Gluconate

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Drug Class: Cation Nutrient (Electrolyte)
100mg/ml
Used to treat hypocalcemia (LOW calcium levels) in canines and felines
Typically used in clinic patients with acute kidney failure (Urinary obstruction)
Can be given IV
Needs to be given IV slow over 10-15 minutes
ECG needs to be monitored closely for any abnormalities

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Cefazolin

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Drug Class: Cephalosporin
1g bottle
Reconstituted with 9.6ml of sterile water to make 100mg/ml
Can be used to treat a wide variety of infections in canines and felines
Typically used for orthopedic surgeries, sepsis, foreign body surgery
Can be given IM & IV
Needs to be given IV slow when pt is awake
Only good for 10 days after reconstitution
Does need to be refrigerated after reconstitution
Can administer a 2nd dose in 90 minutes

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Cortrosyn

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Drug Class: Hormonal Diagnostic Agent
0.25% mg per vial
Drug Name: Cosyntropin
Used as a diagnostic agent to test for hyperadrenocorticism - Addison’s disease - in canines and felines
Very uncommon in felines
Can be used to test for atypical Cushing’s disease
Can be used to check cortisol levels while treating for Addison’s disease
Can be given IM & IV
Recommended to be given IV

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Cerenia

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Drug Class: Antiemetic
10mg/ml
Drug Name: Maropitant Citrate
Can be used for nausea and vomiting in canines and felines
Can also be used for cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), rhinitis, and coughing
Can have some sedative side effects
Can be given SQ, IV, PO
Does need to be refrigerated after opened

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Dexamethasone/ Dexamethasone SP

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Drug Class: Corticosteroid
2mg/ml OR 4mg/ml
4mg/ml includes sodium phosphate
Can be used to treat inflammation, autoimmune disorders, diagnostic agent to test for hyperadrenocorticism - Cushing’s disease - in canines and felines
Can NOT be given with any type of NSAID
Can be given IV & IM

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Dextrose

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Drug Class: Glucose/Sugar
50% solution
Used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Can ONLY be given IV
Needs to be given IV SLOW

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Dexdomitor

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Drug Class: A2 Adrenergic Agonist
0.5mg/ml & 0.1mg/ml
Drug Name: Dexmedetomidine
Used for local sedation in canines and felines
Patients can still be responsive to stimuli - loud noises, movement, etc.
Causes bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression
Can be given SQ, IM, IV
Can NOT be given IV in felines

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Diphenhydramine

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Drug Class: Antihistamine
50mg/ml
Other Name: Benadryl
Can be used to treat allergic reactions in canines and felines.
Can also be used to treat motion sickness and vomiting
Can also be used to help manage overproduction of histamines due to mast cell tumors
Can cause mild sedation
Can be given SQ, IM

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Diroban

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Drug Class: Arsenical Antiparasitic
25mg/ml
Drug Name: Melarsomine
Used to treat heartworm disease in canines
No current known treatment for heartworm disease in felines
Can ONLY be given deep IM (lumbar epaxial muscles)
Can cause tissue damage or significant toxicity if given SQ or IV

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Enrofloxacin

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Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone
Other Name: Baytril
22.7mg/mL
Can be used to treat skin infections, UTI’s, soft tissue infections, respiratory infections in canines and felines
Can be given IV & IM
Has to be diluted 1:10 and given IV SLOW over ~10 mins

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Epinephrine

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Drug Class: Alpha and Beta Agonist
1mg/ml
Used to treat anaphylaxis and cardiac resuscitation in canines and felines
Causes direct stimulation of the heart increasing the heart rate and contractility
Can prevent or decrease laryngeal edema, hypotension and shock
Can be given SQ, IM, IV
Can give multiple doses in emergency situations

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Furosemide

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Drug Class: Diuretic
Other Name: Lasix; Salix
50mg/ml
Used to treat fluid buildup due to conditions such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema and certain kidney diseases in canines and felines.
Helps remove water from the body, causing patients to have excessive urination
Can be given IM, IV, SQ, PO

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Gentamicin

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Drug Class: Aminoglycoside Antibiotic
Other Name: Gentocin
100mg/ml
Can be used to treat UTI’s, soft tissues infections, abscess, etc. in canines and felines
Can be Ototoxic and Nephrotoxic
Can be given IM, IM, SQ, PO

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Glycopyrrolate

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Drug Class: Anticholinergic
0.2mg/ml
Typically used to treat bradycardia in canines and felines
Can also help with hypersalivation
Longer acting than Atropine
Can be given IV, IM, SQ

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Heparin

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Drug Class: Anticoagulant
1000 USP per ml
Used to treat any type of thromboembolic disease in canines and felines
Rat poisoning, Heartworm treatment reactions, etc.
Can also be used as anticoagulant for blood collection
Can be given IV, SQ

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Vitamin K

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Drug Name: Phytonadione
10mg/ml
Used to treat clotting issues in canines and felines
Rat poisoning, Liver disease
Can be given SQ, IM, PO

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Lidocaine

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Drug Class: Local Anesthetic
2% Solution
Used as local anesthetic/block for canines and felines
Typically used for spays, neuters, orthopedic surgeries
Can also be used as antiarrhythmic
Can cause cardiac issues if overdosed
Can be given SQ, IV

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Mannitol

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Drug Class: Diuretic
20% Solution
Can be used to reduce intraocular and intracerebral pressures due to fluid build up in canines and felines.
Also used to treat fluid buildup due to certain kidney diseases.
Helps remove water from the body, causing patients to have excessive urination
Can be given IV
Needs to be given IV SLOW through a hemofilter over ~15 - 20 mins
Crystallizes at room temperature so needs to be warmed up prior to administration

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Meloxicam

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Drug Class: NSAID
Other Name: Metacam
5mg/ml
Brand name: Metacam, Meloxidyl
Can be used for any type inflammation in canines and felines
Used typically in smaller patients
Can be given SQ, PO

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Metoclopramide

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Drug Class: GI Prokinetic Agent
5mg/ml
Brand name: Reglan
Used to stimulate GI motility
Can also be used for antiemetic purposes in canines and felines
Not recommended for patients with suspected foreign bodies
Can be given IV, IM, SQ, PO

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Methocarbamol

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Drug Class: Muscle Relaxant
100mg/ml
Brand Name: Robaxin
Used to treat muscle spasms with associated injuries in canines and felines
Used for muscle spasms/tremors associated with toxicities
Can be given IV, PO
Needs to be given IV SLOW over ~10 mins
Can cause sedation

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Metronidazole

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Drug Class: Nitroimidazole
5mg/ml
Brand Name: Flagyl
Can be used to treat gastrointestinal infections, IBD
Anti-inflammatory effects in the colon
Can be given IV, PO
Needs to be given IV SLOW over ~30 mins
Light sensitive

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Naloxone

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Drug Class: Antidote/Opiate Antagonist
0.4mg/ml
Brand Name: Narcan
Used to reverse opiates in canines and felines
Typically needs to be redosed
Can be given IM, IV, PO, SQ

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Oxytocin

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Drug Class: Hormonal Agent
Other Name: Pictocin
20 USP per ml
Can be used to enhance uterine contractions in canines and felines
Can also be used to induce milk let-down
Not recommended for patients that have dystocia
Can be given SQ, IM, IV

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Propofol

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Drug Class: Anesthetic
Other Name: Propoflo
10mg/ml
Used to induce/sedate for anesthetic procedures in canines and felines
Short acting medication
Can cause respiratory depression if given too quickly
Can be given IV

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Walpole’s Buffer Solution

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Used to help dissolve struvite plugs in urethral obstructions in felines
Very acid solution - pH 4.5
Flush into bladder during unblocking or following to help break up and dissolve struvites

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Zycortal

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Drug Class: Mineralocorticoid
Drug Name: Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate
25mg/ml
Used to treat Addison’s disease in canines and felines
Very uncommon in felines
Can be given IM, SQ

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Convenia

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Drug Class: Cephalosporin
Drug Name: Cefovecin Sodium
80mg/ml
Can be used to treat a wide variety of infections in canines and felines
Skin infections, UTI’s, URI, bite wounds, etc.
Can be given SQ
Lasts for 14 days
Needs to be refrigerated
Light sensitive

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Cytopoint

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Drug Class: Caninized Monoclonal Antibody
10mg/20mg/30mg/40mg/ml
Canine Allergic Dermatitis Immunotherapeutic (CADI)
Used to treat allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis in canines
Can be given SQ
Each dose is weight based - 1mg per pound
Ie 39lb canine would receive 40mg/ml dose
Always round up on dosing patients
Needs to be refrigerated
Always use entire vial unless directed otherwise by the doctor
Lasts for 28 days - cannot be boosted prior to 28 days.
Can last for 6 weeks depending on patient

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Famotidine

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Drug Class: H2-Receptor Antagonist
Brand Name: Pepcid
10mg/ml
Can be used to reduce GI acid production in canines and felines
GI ulcers, gastric reflux, esophageal reflux
Can be given PO, SQ, IM, IV
Needs to be given IV SLOW
Needs to be refrigerated

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Depo-Medrol

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Triamcinolone Acetate

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Librela

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Drug Class: Caninized Monoclonal Antibody
5/10/15/20/30mg/ml
Drug Name: Bedinvetmab
Can be used to treat osteoarthritis in canines
Can be given SQ
Needs to be refrigerated
Lasts for 28 days

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Onsior

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Drug class: NSAID - Coxib class
Drug name: Robenacoxib
20mg/mL
NSAID used to treat inflammation in felines only
Neuter, Spay, Bite Wound, etc
Can be given SQ
Needs to be refrigerated
Very thick liquid - needs to be pulled up/administered with 20/18g needles

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Prozinc

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Rimadyl

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Solensia

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Vetsulin

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Buprenex

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Butorphanol

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Euthasol

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Ketamine

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Midazolam

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Stanozolol

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Telazol

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Zorbium

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