MISC / SPECIALTIES Flashcards
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
GENERIC: Benadryl
Anti-histamine/ Histamine blocker
LEVETIRACETAM
GENERIC: KEPPRA
Anti-convulsant, used for seizures
METHIMAZOLE
GENERIC: TAPAZOLE
Anti-thyroid agent for cats only
APOQUEL
To treat and control itching (allergies) and inflammation in dogs
PHENOBARBITAL
Anti-seizure medication
SUCRALFATE
Treats NSAID related ulcers
COSEQUIN
Joint health support
DIAZEPAM
GENERIC: Benzodiazepine used to treat status epilepticus, also as a preanesthetic and sedative ( Valium)
FUROSEMIDE
It can treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.
CLOMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Primarily used in dogs: obsessive-compulsive disorders, dominance aggression and anxiety, maybe useful in spraying cats
BETHANECOLE
Ester drug used to stimulate bladder contractions
PIMOBENDAN
Generic:VETMEDIN
PDE3- Phosphodiesterade 3- inhibit are used to manage heart failure in dogs
PROPOFOL
Short acting intravenous drug used to induce anesthesia
SOLOXINE
Used in the treatment of hypothyroidism (L-thyroxine, levothyroxine)
NYSTATIN
Antifungal
OMEPRAZOLE
For the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses.