Medications Flashcards

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What is Acepromazine used for?

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Sedative

Acepromazine is commonly used in veterinary medicine for its sedative properties.

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What type of medication is Prozac (Fluoxetine)?

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Antidepressant that treats mood/behavior disorders

Fluoxetine is often prescribed for anxiety and depression in both humans and animals.

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What condition does Amlodipine treat?

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High blood pressure

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to manage hypertension.

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What type of medication is Amoxicillin?

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Antibiotic

Amoxicillin is a widely used antibiotic for bacterial infections.

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What is Augmentin composed of?

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Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Augmentin combines amoxicillin with clavulanic acid to combat antibiotic resistance.

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What does Apoquel treat?

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Allergy medication

Apoquel is specifically designed for managing allergic dermatitis in dogs.

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What is Atenolol used for?

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High blood pressure

Atenolol is a beta-blocker that helps lower blood pressure and heart rate.

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What type of medication is Azithromycin?

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Antibiotic

Azithromycin is often used to treat respiratory infections and other bacterial diseases.

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What is the purpose of Cerenia?

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Anti-vomiting

Cerenia is used in both dogs and cats to prevent vomiting.

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What class of medication is Chlorpheniramine?

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Antihistamine (allergy)

Chlorpheniramine is commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms.

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What is Clopidogrel (Plavix) used for?

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Blood clot preventative

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication that helps prevent blood clots.

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What does Cyproheptadine treat?

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Allergy medication

Cyproheptadine is also used as an appetite stimulant.

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What is the function of Endosorb Tabs?

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Absorbent for the digestive tract (helps with diarrhea)

Endosorb is beneficial for managing diarrhea in pets.

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Fill in the blank: Diltiazem is an _______ medication.

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Anti-arrhythmic

Diltiazem is used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats.

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What is the use of Doxycycline?

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Antibiotics

Doxycycline is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.

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What does Famotidine reduce?

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Acid

Famotidine is an H2 blocker that decreases stomach acid production.

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What is Gabapentin used for?

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Pain medication

Gabapentin is often prescribed for neuropathic pain and seizures.

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What type of medication is Ketoconazole?

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Antifungal

Ketoconazole is used to treat fungal infections.

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Fill in the blank: Lactulose treats _______.

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Constipation

Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation and liver disease.

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What is the purpose of Levetiracetam (Keppra)?

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Anti-seizure medication

Levetiracetam is commonly used to control seizures in pets.

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What does Meloxicam treat?

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NSAID (no steroid)

Meloxicam is used for pain and inflammation management in animals.

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What is Methimazole used for?

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Hyperthyroid medication

Methimazole is used to manage hyperthyroidism in cats.

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What type of medication is Metronidazole?

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Anti-diarrheal

Metronidazole can help treat certain types of diarrhea caused by infections.

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What does Proin treat?

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Urinary incontinence

Proin is often prescribed for managing urinary incontinence in dogs.

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Fill in the blank: Rimadyl (Carprofen) is a _______.
NSAID ## Footnote Rimadyl is frequently used for pain relief and inflammation in dogs.
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What is the function of Sildenafil (Viagra)?
Vasodilator for high blood pressure ## Footnote Sildenafil is also used to treat pulmonary hypertension in dogs.
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What class of medication is Spironolactone?
Diuretic ## Footnote Spironolactone is often used to treat heart failure and edema.
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What does Sucralfate do?
Coats the stomach to prevent ulcers ## Footnote Sucralfate is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract.
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What is Trazodone used for?
Sedative ## Footnote Trazodone is often prescribed for anxiety and behavior issues in pets.
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What type of medication is Vetmedin (Pimobendan)?
Heart medication for heart failure ## Footnote Vetmedin helps manage congestive heart failure in dogs.
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What is the use of Vitamin K?
Vitamin ## Footnote Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism.
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What does Ursodiol treat?
Gallbladder and liver issues ## Footnote Ursodiol aids in the management of certain liver diseases and gallstones.
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What condition does Vetoryl (Trilostane) treat?
Hyper adrenal issues ## Footnote Vetoryl is used to manage Cushing's disease in dogs.
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Acepromazine
Sedative
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Prozac (Fluoxetine)
Antidepressant that treats mood/behavior disorders
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Amlodipine
High blood pressure med
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Amoxicillin
Antibiotic
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Augmentin (Amoxi/Clav)
Antibiotic
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Apoquel
Allergy Med
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Atenolol
High blood pressure med
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Azithromycin
Antibiotic
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Batyril (Enrofloxacin)
Antibiotic
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Benazepril
High blood pressure med
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Bethanechol
Treats urinary incontinence
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Cephalexin
Antibiotic
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Ciprofloxacin
Antibiotic
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ClavamoX
Antibiotic
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Cerenia
Anti-vomiting
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Chloramphenicol
Antibiotic
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Chlorpheniramine
Antihistamine (allergy)
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Clindamycin
Antibiotic
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Cough Tabs
Cough suppressant
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Blood clot preventative
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Cyproheptadine
Allergy med
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DeramaXX
NSAID (no steroid)
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Diagel
Anti-diarrheal
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Diltiazem
Anti-arrhythmic
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Antihistamine (allergy)
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Doxycycline
Antibiotics
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Endosorb Tabs
Absorbent for the digestive tract (helps with diarrhea)
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Enalapril
High blood pressure
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Entyce
Appetite stimulant
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Famotidine
Antacid
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Gabapentin
Pain med
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Galliprant
NSAID (no steroid)
66
Ketoconazole
Antifungal
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Lactulose
Treats constipation
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Levetiracetam (Keppra) (Extended Release)
Anti-seizure med
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Meclizine
Motion sickness med
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Meloxicam
NSAID (no steroid)
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Methimazole
Hyperthyroid med
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Methocarbamol
Muscle relaxer
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Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Anti-nausea
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Metronidazole
Anti-diarrhea
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Misprostol
Prostaglandin. Induces labor and abortion
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Mirtazipine (Mirataz)
Appetite stimulant
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Mycophenolate
Immune suppressant
78
Onsior
NSAID (no steroid) FOR CATS ONLY
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Omeprazole
Reduces acid
80
Ondansetron
Anti-nausea
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Phenoxybenzamine
Bladder relaxer
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KBR
Anticonvulsant for epilepsy
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Prazosin
Relaxes the urethra to allow urination
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Prednisolone
Steroid
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Prednisone
Steroid FOR DOGS ONLY
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Previcox
NSAID
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Proin
Urinary incontinence
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Rimadyl (Carprofen)
NSAID
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Sildenafil (Viagra)
Vasodilator for high blood pressure
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Lasix (Salix) (Furosemide)
Diuretic
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Simplicef (Cefpodixime)
Antibiotic
92
Spironolactone
Diuretic
93
Sotalol
Anti-arrhythmia heart med
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Sucralfate
Coats the stomach to prevent ulcers
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Bactrim
Double antibiotic
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Temaril P
Steroid
97
Thyroid Tabs
Thyroid med
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Trazadone
Sedative
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Vetmedin (Pimobendan)
Heart med for heart failure
100
Aluminum Hydroxide
Antacid
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Vitamin K
Vitamin
102
Ursodiol
Bile acid used to treat gallbladder and liver issues
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Vetoryl (Trilostane)
Treats hyper adrenal issues