Medications (From Chris's Deck) Flashcards
Ammoxicillin
Amoxi-Tabs Like pennicillin, an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of infections
Baytril
Enrofloxacin Broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat many types of bacterial infections
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine Antihistamine used to treat allergies and atopy (an allergy to something inhaled), primarily to stop itching, also can be used to control vomiting and motion sickness, as a mild sedative, and to treat muscle tremors due to certain toxins or medications
Bitter Apple
Spray used as a taste deterrent and trainign aid for dogs, the taste and smell work together to keep puppies and dogs from fur biting, hair chewing, and hot spots
Capstar
Nitenpyram Used for the treatment of flea infestations
Carafate
Sucralfate Antiulcer med that coats the digestive system and protects from damage from stomach acid, may be used in the treatment of ulcers of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine
Cefpodoxamine Proxetil
Simplicef Antibiotic, anti microbial
Clavamox
Augmentin, Clavulanic acid/Amoxicillin Antibiotic
Clomicalm
Clomipramine Used to treat obsessive compulsive disorders like tail chasing and separation anxiety
Dasaquin
Joint health supplement for dogs and cats
Dexamethasone
Azium steroid used for allergies
Diazepam
Valium Sedative and also used to treat behavior disorders such as anxiety
Droncit
Praziquantel Used in the treatment of parasites
Drontal
Praziquantel and Pyrantal pomoate Used in the treatment of parasites
Famotidine
Pepcid used to decrease the amount of stomach acid produced and aids in the treatment of other GI issues such as ulcers
Frontline Plus
Fipronil Provides protection against fleas and ticks, and contains a special ingredient to kill flea eggs and larvae
Furosemide
Lasix A diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and edema
Heartgard Plus
(Ivermectin/Pyrantal) Anthelminthic (dewormer), prevents heartworm disease in dogs and cats, can also control hookworms and roundworms, comes in weight specific varieties
Keflex
(Cephalexin) Antibiotic, treats a variety of bacterial infections
Lactobacillius
(Probiocin) Antibiotic
Metacam
(Meloxicam) NSAID to reduce inflammation and pain of joint diseases and muscle injuries
Metoclopramide
Prevents vomiting and back up of stomach acid into the esophagus
Metronidazole
(Flagyl) Antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections
Panacur
(Fenbendazole) Used to treat parasite infestations including roundworms, hookwroms, whipworms and tapeworms
Phenobarbital
Common anti-epileptic drug
Phenoxybenzamine
Relaxes the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder spincter
Prednisone
(Delta-Cortef) Synthetic corticosteroid used for a wide variety of conditions and emergency situations like anaphylactic reactions, spinal cord trauma, and many forms of shock
Revolution
(Selamectin) Protects from heartworms, fleas, and other harmful parasites, available in weight specific canine and feline varieties
Rimadyl
(Carprofen) NSAID used for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteo arthritis, including hip displasia
Simplicef
Cefpodoxamine proxetil Used in the treatment of canine skin infections