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What are the categories of drugs?

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Antibiotics, Analgesic, Anesthetic, Sedative, Corticosteroid

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What type of antibiotics have we learned?

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Clavamox, Convenia/Cefovecin, Doxycyline, Cephalexin

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What do Antibiotics do?

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Medicine that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria

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What does Clavamox do?

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Use to treat skin and other infections

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How is Clavamox given?

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Given as liquid or tablet

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What is actual drug for Convenia?

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Cefovecin

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What does Convenia/Cefovecin do?

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Used for skin and soft tissue infections
Including: Abscesses, Wounds and Pyoderma

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How is Convenia/Cefovecin given?

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Subcutaneous Injections

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What does Doxycycline do?

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Used to treat bacterial infections and tick-borne diseases

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True or False: Doxycycline is one of the most used general antibiotics?

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True

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What type of diseases does Doxycycline treat?

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Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, RMSF (Rocky Mt. Spotted Fever)

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How is Doxycylcine given?

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Administered through tablets or oral liquid

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What does Cephalexin do?

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Used to treat bacterial infections in dogs and cats

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How is Cephalexin given?

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Available as capsules, tablets or oral suspension

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What is the right way to give Cephalexin?

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Given with food to avoid nausea

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What type of diseases does Cephalexin treat?

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Pyoderma, UTI

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What Pain Relievers/Analgesic have we learned?

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Buprenorphine, Carprofen, Gabapentin

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What do Analgesic do?

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Acts to relieve pain

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What is Buprenorphine used for?

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Used in cases of extreme pain, after surgery, anxiety and distress

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What does Buprenorphine have?

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A narcotic which is a controlled substance

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True or False: Buprenorphine doesn’t work quick

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False. Buprenorphine works very quick as there is fast absorption

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What does Carprofen do?

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Used to relieve pain and inflammation in dogs and cats

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What is Carprofen commonly used for?

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Joint pains or after surgery

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True or False: Carprofen is approved for dogs and often used off-label

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True

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What does Gabapentin do?
Treats chronic pain
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True or False: Gabapentin is not a strong pain reliever
False, it's a strong pain reliever
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What types of Anesthetics have we learned?
DKB (Dexodomitor, Ketamine, Buprenex) and Isoflurane
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What doe Anesthetics do?
Substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness - dulls pain
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What animal is DKB (Dexodomitor, Ketamine, Buprenex) mainly used on?
On cats
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Where is DKB given?
Intramuscular Injections typically in the back leg
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What type of animals are given Isoflurane?
Good for pregnant animals and animals with heart problems
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How is Isoflurane given?
Inhalant through mask or connected through tracheal tube
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Why are Injectables used?
- Injectables have "shelf life" for how long it says effective due to the body metabolizing it - Injectables are good for shorter surgeries, dosage calculation is important DKB is injectable
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Why are Inhalants given?
- Inhalants are administered continuously throughout the surgery or exam process, stop the flow after the procedure - Inhalants used for longer procedures Isoflurane is inhalant
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What type of Sedatives have we been taught?
Acepromazine and Propofol
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What do Sedatives do?
- Has calming or sleep inducing effects - Allows for smaller amount of general anesthesia - Minimizes vomiting - Allows a faster recovery time
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Why is preanesthetic sedation given?
Generally given to calm the animal before tracheal tubing and inhalant anesthetic
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What is Acepromazine?
Most common sedative Commonly used in conjunction with an analgesic (buprenorphine) for reliable sedation
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How is Acepromazine given?
Injectable or oral tablet
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How is Acepromazine given?
Injectable or oral tablet
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What is Propofol used for?
Used for quick procedures such as a cat neuter or an exam on a difficult animal
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True or False: Propofol is not quick acting
False, it is quick acting and has a rapid recovery rate
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How is Propofol given?
Injectable sedative of choice
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What do Corticosteroids do?
Class of steroids produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates to reduce swelling, inflammation and allergic reactions
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What Corticosteroids do we know?
Prednisone and Prednisolone
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What do Prednisone and Prednisolone do?
Manages inflammation in conditions involving immune systems Also helps with issues with hormones
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What natural corticosteroid does the body manufacture?
Cortisol in the adrenal gland
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Between Prednisone and Prednisolone, which one is easier to absorb?
Prednisolone
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What type of diseases are corticosteroids used for?
CNS (Central Nervous System) disorders Skin Diseases Hormonal Disorders (Addison's) Some Cancers
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What are generic side effects come with corticosteroids?
Thirst Urination Appetite Side Effects increase over time on steroid Can also cause Cushing's Disease
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What Eye Medications have we learned?
Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and Terramycin
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What is Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment used for?
Used to treat a variety of bacterial eye infections and conditions Thus is an antibiotic eye ointment
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What is Terramycin used for?
Used to fight bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis, inflamed cornea, corneal ulcers Is a sterile antibiotic ointment
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What Ear Medications have we learned?
Claro (Florfenicol) and Otibiotic Ointment (Otomax)
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What animal is Claro (Florfenicol) approved for?
Approved for dogs for ear infection
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How is Claro (Florfenicol) given?
One-dose treatment regimen administered by the vet
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What disease is Claro generally used for?
Malassezia
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What is Otibiotic Ointment (Otomax) used for?
Used to treat acute and chronic ear infections
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What does Otibiotic Ointment (Otomax) contain?
Contains an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and an antifungal
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What are common meds were we taught?
Felimazole (Methimazole) and Metronidazole
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What is Felimazole (Methimazole) used for?
Used to treat an overactive thyroid in cats, known as hyperthyroidism
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True or False: Felimazole (Methimazole) cures this disease
False. Does not cure this disease but can control it for cat’s lifetime
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What is Metronidazole used for?
- The most generic diarrhea cases (comb with carafate to coat GI tract) - Treat protozoal infections in dogs and cats e.Giardia
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What Human Medicines safe for pets?
Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin: Used of itching and hives (Dosage is different so check with vets) (Can also be use as mild sedative (Car rides, fireworks)) Neosporin/Antibiotics Gels: For minor cuts/scrapes (Since pet licks their wounds avoid ones with hydrocortisone) MiraLAX, Saline eye and Nose drops (Dosage is very important)
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Conclusion on Drugs
- Need to use proper meds for proper medical issue Ex. Antiviral won't treat fungal, Antibiotics won't treat virus DO: give full prescription of meds, even when animal starts to feel better Ex. Ensures that all the bacteria die without developing resistance

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