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Amoxicillin

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Brand name: Amoxi-Tabs, Amoxi-Drop
Drug class: Penicillin
Oral liquid - 50mg/mL
Once reconstituted - 15mLs to a bottle
Add 12mls of tap water to reconstitute
Tablets: 50mg, 100mg
Capsules: 250mg, 500mg
Common uses: UTI, skin infections, respiratory infections

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Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Acid

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Brand Name: Augmentin, Clavamox
Drug class: Penicillin
Tablets:

62.5mg (50mg/12.5mg)
125mg (100mg/25mg)
250mg(200mg/50mg)
375mg (300mg/75mg)
1,000mg (875mg/125mg)

Clavulanate Acid protects the antibiotic from enzymes that may destroy it before it kills bacteria
Clavamox tablets: light and moisture sensitive – stored in a cool, dry place not warmer than 77 degrees. Do not open until ready to use

Common uses: UTI, soft tissue infections, upper respiratory infections

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Azithromycin

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Tablets: 250mg
Other Name: Z-pack; Zithromax
Common uses:: bacterial and parasitic infections.
Can also be used for: In cats: used to treat Toxoplasmosis (bacterial parasite infection), Bartonella (cat scratch fever)

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Cefpodoxime (Simplicef)

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Brand Name: Simplicef
Drug class: Cephalosporin
Tablets: 100mg, 200mg
Common uses: Skin infections, UTI, respiratory infections

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Cephalexin

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Brand Name: Rilexine; Cefa Drops
Drug class: Cephalosporin
Capsules: 250mg, 500mg
Tablets: 150mg, 300mg, 600mg
Common uses : Skin infections, UTI

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Ciprofloxacin

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Brand name: Cipro
Drug class: Fluoroquinolone
Capsules: 250mg, 500mg
Common uses: UTI, skin infections, respiratory infections

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Clindamycin

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Brand name: Clintabs, ClinDrops, Antirobe
Drug class: Lincosamide
Capsules: 75mg, 150mg, 300mg
Tablets: 25mg
Tiny Tabs: 50mg - chewable
Oral Liquid: 25mg/mL (20mLs)
Common uses: dental infections, bone infections, abscesses, wounds, Toxoplasmosis

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Doxycycline

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Brand name: Vibramycin
Drug class: Tetracycline
Capsules: 50mg
Tablets: 100mg
Quad tablets: 200mg, 400mg - chewable
Common uses: tick borne diseases (lyme, ehrlichia), heartworm disease, respiratory infections, skin infections

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Enrofloxacin

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Brand name: Baytril
Drug class: Fluoroquinolone
Tablets: 22.7mg, 68mg, 136mg - Chewable
Injectable: 22.7mg/mL
Common uses: UTI, soft tissue infections, respiratory infections, semen - surgical inseminations

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Metronidazole

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Brand name: Flagyl
Drug class: Nitroimidazole

Chew Tabs: 50mg, 100mg
Quad Tablets: 100mg - Chewable
Tablets: 100mg, 250mg, 500mg
Tiny Tabs: 25mg, 50mg - Chewable
Injectable: 500mg/100mL

Common uses: gastrointestinal infections, IBD (has anti-inflammatory properties)
Can also be used for: dental infections

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Orbifloxacin

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Brand Name: Orbax
Drug class: Fluoroquinolone
Oral Liquid: 30mg/mL (20mLs)
Common uses: In cats: used to treat severe and/or resistant infections

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Pradofloxacin

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Brand name: Veraflox
Drug class: Fluoroquinolone
Oral liquid: 25mg/mL (15mls)
Common uses: In cats: used to treat severe and/or resistant infections

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Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim

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Brand name: SMZ-TMP
Drug class: Sulfonamide
Common uses: broad spectrum, coccidia in large dogs

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Acepromazine

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Drug class: Tranquilizer
Tablets: 10mg, 25mg
Injectable: 10mg/mL
Uses for: Sedation, pre-anesthetic
Causes hypotension
Can cause sound sensitivity
Caution in use with aggressive patients
Lower doses in collies, sheepdogs, greyhounds, giant breeds - these breeds can be more sensitive to the medication

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Amlodipine

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Drug class: Calcium channel blocker
Tablets: 2.5mg
Used for: Hypertension
Most commonly used in cats
Can be given to dogs

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Apoquel

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Drug class: Targeted immunosuppressant
Drug Name: Oclacitinib
Tablets: 3.6mg, 5.4mg, 16mg
Used for: pruritus
Stabilizes mast cells to stop histamine release

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Benazepril

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Drug class: ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme)
Tablets: 5mg, 10mg
Used for: Hypertension, Heart Failure (vasodilator)
In cats: also symptoms associated w/ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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Cerenia

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Drug class: Antiemetic
Drug name: Maropitant
Tablets: 16mg, 24mg, 60mg, 160mg
Injectable: 10mg/mL needs to be refrigerated
Used for: nausea/vomiting, motion sickness
Labeled for Dogs, used “off label” for cats
Many “off label” uses
Anti-inflammatory properties - used for cystitis, used as nose drops

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Cough Tabs

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Drug class: Expectorant, Antitussive
Drug name: Guaifenisen, Dextromethorphan
Tablets: no milligram

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Stool softener

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Drug name: Docusate sodium
Gel caps: 100mg

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DiaGel

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Drug class: soothes the gut - per WBS, its magic
Dogs: 1-30lbs, 31-60lbs, >61
Cats: >6lbs

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Enalapril

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Drug class: ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme)
Tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Used in cats and dogs for: Hypertension, Heart Failure (vasodilator)
Used in cats and dogs ato treat symptoms associated w/ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) i.e. proteinuria

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Famciclovir

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Drug class: Antiviral
Tablets: 25mg
Used to treat: feline herpes

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Fluoxetine

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Drug class: Antianxiolytic, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Brand name: Prozac
Capsules: 10mg, 20mg
Used in cats & dogs to treat: anxiety - general, separation
Can take anywhere from 14-30 days to see effects
Do not stop abruptly, patient needs to be weaned off medication

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Furosemide

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Drug class: Diuretic
Brand name: Lasix, Salix
Tablets: 12.5mg, 20mg,50mg
Injectable: 50mg/mL
Used in cats & dogs to treat: CHF (Congestive Heart Failure), Ascites (fluid in the abdomen)
Draws fluid away from the heart and abdomen

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Gabapentin

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Drug class: Antiepileptic, Analgesic
Brand name: Neurontin
Capsules: 100mg, 300mg
Oral liquid: 50mg/mL
Used in cats & dogs to treat: nerve pain, seizures, anxiety/stress
Prescribed at higher dose for sedation
Human medication may contain Xylitol (sweetener) This is VERY toxic to dogs

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Hydroxyzine

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Drug class: Antihistamine
Tablets: 10mg, 50mg
Used in cats & dogs:to treat: pruritus
More commonly used in cats
Can cause sedation
Adverse effect can cause excitement instead of sedation

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Itrafungol

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Drug class: Antifungal
Drug name: Itraconazole
Oral liquid: 10mg/mL
Used in cats & dogs to treat: systemic fungal infections
can cause Hepatotoxicity
Safety Indexx - when dosing, will not “round up” on milligrams

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Incurin

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Drug class: Incontinence medication
Drug name: Estriol
Tablets: 1mg
Used in female dogs to treat: incontinence
for the control of estrogen-responsive urinary incontinence - helps control sphincter spasm

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Ketoconazole

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Drug class: Antifungal
Tablets: 100mg (quad tab), 200mg, 400mg (quad tabs)
Used in cats & dogs to treat: yeast infections

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Levetiracetam

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Drug class: Anti-epileptic
Brand name: Keppra
Tablets: 500mg
Used in cats & dogs to treat: Seizures
ER - Extended Release: slowly released into the body over a period of time, usually 12 or 24 hours

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Methocarbamol

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Drug class: Muscle relaxer
Brand name: Robaxin
Tablets: 500mg
Injectable: 100mg/mL
Used in cats & dogs to treat: muscle spasms associated with injury, IVDD

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Methimazole

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Drug class: Thyroid medication
Brand name: Felimazole
Tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg
Used in cats to treat: Hyperthyroidism

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Mirtazapine

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Drug class: Anti-depressant
Tablets: 15mg
Used in cats dogs “Off Label” as an appetite stimulant
Cats: given every 3 days
Dogs: given once every 24 hours

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Metoclopramide

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Drug class: Antiemetic, Gut Stimulator
Brand name: Reglan
Tablets: 10mg
Injectable: 10mg/2mL (5mg/mL)
Used in cats & dogs to nausea and to stimulate stomach and small intestine movement.
Can help to reduce acid reflux

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Mupirocin

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Brand name: Antibiotic Ointment
Topical ointment: 2% concentration
Used in cats & dogs to treat: wounds, cuts/scrapes
Cats: chin acne

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Prednisone/Prednisolone

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Drug class: Corticosteroid
Prednisone is converted to Prednisolone by the liver
Prednisolone is the active form of Prednisone
Cats do not convert Prednisone to Prednisolone
Used in dogs and cats to treat: Inflammation, Addison’s Disease, some types of cancer, some auto-immune conditions
Prednisone:
Tablets: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Injectable: 40mg/mL
Prednisolone:
Tablets: 20mg
Oral liquid: 15mg/5mL (3mg/mL)

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Pro-pectalin

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Drug class: Probiotic
Tablets: no milligram
Oral paste: 15mls, 30mls
Used in cats to treat: diarrhea

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Prazosin

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Drug class: Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Tablets: 0.5mg
Used in cats & dogs to reduce sphincter tone/spasms to allow for easier urination

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Sucralfate

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Drug class: GI protectant/Antacid
Brand name: Carafate
Tablets: 1 gram
Used in cats & dogs as GI protectant
Can protect against gastric, oral, esophageal ulcers

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Temaril-P

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Drug name: Trimeprazine Tartrate with Prednisolone
Drug class: Antihistamine/Steroid
Tablets: 2mg
Used to treat minor allergies/skin irritation associated with allergies
Used to treat tracheobronchitis, allergic bronchitis

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Levothyroxine

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Drug class: Thyroid hormone replacement
Brand name: Thyro-Tabs
Tablets: 0.1mg, 0.2mg, 0.3mg, 0.4mg, 0.5mg, 0.6mg, 0.7mg, 0.8mg
Tablets are same color as indicator on outside of bottle
Used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs and cats. However, this condition is more common in dogs.

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Trazodone

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Drug Class: SARI (Serotonin 2A Antagonist/Reuptake Inhibitor), Anti-depressant
Tablets: 50mg, 100mg
Used in dogs as a sedative
Used in dogs to treat anxiety and behavioral issues
Can especially be helpful when combined with other medications

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Vetmedin

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Drug name: Pimobendan
Drug class: Inodilator (heart medication)
Tablets: 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Packaged and sold in bottles of 50
Used to treat dogs in CHF. Used off-label to treat CHF in cats
Works as a vasodilator
Increases contractility

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Vetoryl

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Drug name: Trilostane
Drug class: Cushings
Tablets: 10mg, 30mg, 60mg
Boxes of 30
Used to treat HYPERadrenocorticism (Cushing disease) in dogs.

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Phytonadione

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Vitamin K
Used to treat clotting issues in dogs & cats, generally associated with rodenticide poisoning
Tablets: 25mg

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Deracoxib

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Drug class: NSAID - Coxib class
Brand name: Deramaxx
Tablets: 12mg, 25mg, 75mg, 100mg

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Meloxicam

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Drug class: NSAID
Brand name: Metacam/EloxiJet, EloxiOral
Injectable 5mg/mL
Tablets: 7.5mg
Oral liquid: 0.5mg/mL, 1.5mg/mL

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Galliprant

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Drug class: NSAID - Piprant class
Drug name: Grapiprant
Tablets: 20mg, 60mg, 100mg
Class of NSAID (piprant class) that reduces impact on kidney & liver health.

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Onsior

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Drug class: NSAID - Coxib class
Drug name: Robenacoxib
Tablets: 6mg
Injectable liquid: 20mg/mL
Coxib class NSAID for cats ONLY

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Previcox

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Drug class: NSAID - Coxib class
Drug name: Firocoxib
Tablets: 57mg, 227mg

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Carprofen

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Drug class: NSAID
Brand name: Vetprofen, Rimadyl
Tablets: 25mg, 75mg, 100mg
Injectable: 50mg/mL

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Albon

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Drug Class: Antimicrobial
Drug Name: Sulfadimethoxine
Liquid: 250mg/5ml (50mg/ml) in 473ml & 60ml sizes
Tablets: 125mg
Primarily used to treat Coccidia (Isospora) in dogs & cats
Used for 10 -14 days treatments
1st dose is a double dose - ie: Give 1ml by mouth ONCE then give 0.5ml for 9 - 13 days.
Used in patients ≥6 weeks of age

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Ponazuril

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Drug Class: Antiprotozoal
Liquid: 90mg/ml
Used to treat coccidia (Isospora) in dogs & cats
Used in 3 day treatments
Used in patients ≥6 weeks of age

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Drontal Plus Canine

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Drug Class: Antiparasitic Dewormer
Drug Names: Praziquantel/Pyrantel Pamoate/Febantel
Tablets: 22.7mg (2-25lbs), 68.0mg (26-60lbs), 136.0mg (>45lbs)
Used to treat tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, & whipworms.
Treats 9 different species of these parasites
Used once for deworming then repeated in 2 weeks if necessary
Used in patients ≥6 weeks of age

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Drontal Feline

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Drug Class: Antiparasitic Dewormer
Drug Names: Praziquantel/Pyrantel Pamoate
Tablets: 18.2mg (2-16lbs)
Used to treat tapeworms, hookworms & roundworms.
Used once for deworming then repeated in 2 weeks if necessary
Used in patients ≥6 weeks of age

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Profender

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Drug Class: Antiparasitic Dewormer
Drug Names: Praziquantel/Emodepside
Topical Solution: 0.35ml (2.2-5.5lbs), 0.70ml (5.5-11lbs), & 1.12ml (11-17.6lbs)
Used to treat tapeworms, hookworms & roundworms.
Used once for deworming then repeated in 2 weeks if necessary
Used in patients ≥8 weeks of age

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Panacur

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Drug Class: Antiparasitic Dewormer
Drug Name: Fenbendazole
Granules: 1g (10lbs), 2g (20lbs), 4g (40lbs), ≥40lbs
Liquid: 100mg/ml
Used to treat hookworms, roundworms, whipworms & only ONE species of tapeworms in dogs & cats.
Used for deworming in 3 - 6 day treatments then repeated in 2 weeks if necessary
Used in patients ≥6 weeks of age

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Pyrantel Pamoate

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Drug Class: Antiparasitic Dewormer
Brand Name: Strongid, Nemex
Liquid: 4.54mg/ml, 50mg/ml
Used to treat hookworms, roundworms dogs & cats.
Used for deworming in 2 week intervals - 2/4/6/8 weeks of age.

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Ivermectin

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Can be used off label to treat internal/external parasites in higher doses.
Injectable 1% concentration
Considered “old school medicine” & not as effective as other deworming medications.
Can be used to treat -
Mites/Mange/Scabies
Hookworms & rounds

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Neo Poly Bac Ophthalmic Ointment (BNP)

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Contains 3 different antibiotics
neomycin, polymyxin & bacitracin zinc
Used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or eyelids
Safe to use with corneal ulcers or any disruption of the cornea

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Neo poly bac w/ Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment

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Contains 3 different antibiotics
neomycin, polymyxin & bacitracin zinc
Contains steroid
hydrocortisone
Used to treat bacterial infections with associated conjunctivitis
Can also be used to reduce swelling of prolapsed nictitans (cherry eye)
Can NOT be used with corneal ulcers or any type of corneal disruption

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Neo poly bac w/ Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment/Solution

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Contains 3 different antibiotics
neomycin, polymyxin & bacitracin zinc
Contains steroid
dexamethasone
Used to treat bacterial infections with associated conjunctivitis
Can also be used to reduce swelling of prolapsed nictitans (cherry eye)
Can NOT be used with corneal ulcers or any type of corneal disruption

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Flurbiprofen Ophthalmic Solution

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Topical NSAID solution
Used to treat pain & inflammation of the eye
Can be used after patient has cataract surgery for pain management
Can NOT be used with corneal ulcers or any type of corneal disruption

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Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

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Contains antibiotics
Ofloxacin - fluoroquinolone
Typically used as antibiotic solution for corneal ulcers
Long term use can slow healing

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Tacrolimus Ophthalmic Solution

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Immunosuppressant agent used to stimulate tear production
Used to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KSC) aka dry eye
Typically a long term medication

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Autologous Serum

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Serum is used for the natural antibodies to help with healing
Blood sample pulled form patient & spun down to pull off serum
Typically used to treat corneal ulcers
Can be used for up to 10 days
Needs to be refrigerated

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Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution

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Anticholinergic medication that blocks receptors that cause pupil dilation & restriction
Typically last for a few hours
Used to dilate pupil & numb eye
Can also alleviate pain associated with spasms of the eye

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Proparacaine Ophthalmic Solution

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Local anesthetic medication used to dilate pupil & numb eye
Can help alleviate pain & also help get a closer look at any corneal defects
Typically last 10-20 minutes
Needs to be refrigerated

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Surolan

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Contains Miconazole Nitrate (antifungal), Polymyxin sulfate (antibiotic), Prednisolone Acetate (steroid)
Not recommended for use if eardrum is not visible
Typically used TWICE daily for 7-14 day periods
Used in canines ONLY

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Mometamax

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Contains Gentamicin Sulfate (antibiotic), Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (steroid), Clotrizmaole (antifungal)
Not recommended for use if eardrum is not visible
Typically used ONCE daily for 7-14 day periods
Used in canines ONLY

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Tresaderm

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Contains Thiabendazole (antifungal), Dexamethasone (steroid), Neomycin Sulfate (antibiotic)
More likely to be used if eardrum is not visible
Water based solution
Typically used TWICE daily for 7-14 day periods
Used in canines and felines
Needs to be refrigerated

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Posatex

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Contains Orbifloxacin (antibiotic), Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (steroid), Posaconazole (antifungal)
Not recommended for use if eardrum is not visible
Typically used ONCE daily for 7-14 day periods
Used in canines ONLY

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Poloxagel

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Contains Ketoconazole (antifungal), Enrofloxacin (antibiotic), Triamcinolone (steroid)
Not recommended for use if eardrum is not visible
Lasts for 14 days, repeated in 14 days if necessary
Can be used in canines and felines

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Animax

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Contains Nystatin (antifungal), Neomycin Sulfate (antibiotic), Thiostreptin (antibiotic), Triamcinolone Acetonide (steroid)
Can be used for any type of dermatologic disorder, otitis, infected anal glands & cysts
Not recommended for use if eardrum is not visible
Typically used TWICE daily for 7-14 day periods
Used in canines and felines

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Aluminum Hydroxide

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Drug Class: Antacid/Phosphate Binder
Can be used to treat GI ulcers in canines and felines
Can also be used to treat hyperphosphatemia in canines and felines
Typically due to renal disease

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Calsorb

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Drug Name: Calcium
Oral Paste - Give 1-3 ml by mouth as needed
Used to treat hypocalcemia in canines and felines - typically in pregnant bitches

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Denamarin

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Drug Class: Nutraceutical
Caplets: 90mg, 225mg, 425mg
Used for liver support in canines and felines
Needs to be given on an empty stomach

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Entyce / Elura

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Drug Name: Capromorelin
Drug Class: Appetite stimulant
Oral liquid: 30mg/ml - Entyce
Oral liquid: 20mg/ml - Elura
Used to stimulate appetite in canines and felines
Entyce for canines & Eulra for felines

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Lactulose

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Drug Class: Laxative
Oral liquid: 0.5mg/kg
Used for constipation in canines and felines
Stool softener

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Proin / Proin ER

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Drug Class: Sympathomimetic
Drug Name: Phenylpropanolamine
Tablets: 20mg, 50mg, 75mg
Tablets (ER): 18mg, 74mg, 145mg
Used to treat urinary incontinence in canines and felines

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Regu-Mate

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Drug Name: Altrenogest
Drug Class: Oral Progestin
Used to maintain pregnancy in canines
Light sensitive
DO NOT TOUCH WITHOUT GLOVES

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Clevor

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Drug Name: Ropinirole
Used to induce emesis in canines only

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