Medications Flashcards
What is Acepromazine used for?
Sedative
Acepromazine is commonly used in veterinary medicine for its sedative properties.
What type of medication is Prozac (Fluoxetine)?
Antidepressant that treats mood/behavior disorders
Fluoxetine is often prescribed for anxiety and depression in both humans and animals.
What condition does Amlodipine treat?
High blood pressure
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to manage hypertension.
What type of medication is Amoxicillin?
Antibiotic
Amoxicillin is a widely used antibiotic for bacterial infections.
What is Augmentin composed of?
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Augmentin combines amoxicillin with clavulanic acid to combat antibiotic resistance.
What does Apoquel treat?
Allergy medication
Apoquel is specifically designed for managing allergic dermatitis in dogs.
What is Atenolol used for?
High blood pressure
Atenolol is a beta-blocker that helps lower blood pressure and heart rate.
What type of medication is Azithromycin?
Antibiotic
Azithromycin is often used to treat respiratory infections and other bacterial diseases.
What is the purpose of Cerenia?
Anti-vomiting
Cerenia is used in both dogs and cats to prevent vomiting.
What class of medication is Chlorpheniramine?
Antihistamine (allergy)
Chlorpheniramine is commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms.
What is Clopidogrel (Plavix) used for?
Blood clot preventative
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that helps prevent blood clots.
What does Cyproheptadine treat?
Allergy medication
Cyproheptadine is also used as an appetite stimulant.
What is the function of Endosorb Tabs?
Absorbent for the digestive tract (helps with diarrhea)
Endosorb is beneficial for managing diarrhea in pets.
Fill in the blank: Diltiazem is an _______ medication.
Anti-arrhythmic
Diltiazem is used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats.
What is the use of Doxycycline?
Antibiotics
Doxycycline is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
What does Famotidine reduce?
Acid
Famotidine is an H2 blocker that decreases stomach acid production.
What is Gabapentin used for?
Pain medication
Gabapentin is often prescribed for neuropathic pain and seizures.
What type of medication is Ketoconazole?
Antifungal
Ketoconazole is used to treat fungal infections.
Fill in the blank: Lactulose treats _______.
Constipation
Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation and liver disease.
What is the purpose of Levetiracetam (Keppra)?
Anti-seizure medication
Levetiracetam is commonly used to control seizures in pets.
What does Meloxicam treat?
NSAID (no steroid)
Meloxicam is used for pain and inflammation management in animals.
What is Methimazole used for?
Hyperthyroid medication
Methimazole is used to manage hyperthyroidism in cats.
What type of medication is Metronidazole?
Anti-diarrheal
Metronidazole can help treat certain types of diarrhea caused by infections.
What does Proin treat?
Urinary incontinence
Proin is often prescribed for managing urinary incontinence in dogs.