Pain and anti inflammatory/ Misc.

Question 1

NSAID; mild to moderate pain relief in dogs and cats.

Side effects: gastric irritation
*cats can only be given very infrequently

Answer 1

Salicylic acid (Aspirin)

Question 2

NSAID ; treatment of arthritic pain, post-surgical, etc. in dogs

SE: GI ulceration (rare); once believed to cause liver problems in Labrador Retrievers

Answer 2

Carprofen (Rimadyl, Vetprofen, Novox, etc.)

Question 3

NSAID; treatment of post-operative pain and inflammation, osteoarthritic pain in dogs

SE: GI upset

Answer 3

Deracoxib (Deramaxx)

Question 4

NSAID; control of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis in dogs

SE: GI upset

Answer 4

Firocoxib (Previcox)

Question 5

NSAID; post-operative pain control, osteoarthritis, antipyretic for dogs and cats

SE: GI upset, especially at higher doses

*Caution: use in cats is limited to one-time SQ injection
*Up to 3 days orally

Answer 5

Meloxicam (Metacam, Loxicam)

Question 6

NSAID; osteoarthritis pain relief in dogs (early onset)

SE: V/D, decreased appetite, lethargy

Answer 6

grapiprant (Galliprant)

Question 7

NSAID; for post operative pain control in cats, acute pain due to musculoskeletal conditions

SE: can only give for 3 consecutive days; do not use in liver or kidney disease

Answer 7

Robenacoxib (Onsior)

Question 8

NSAID ; lameness and arthritis in horses and dogs; analgesic for colic in horses

SE: GI ulcers and bleeding; bone marrow suppression

Answer 8

Phenylbutazone

Question 9

NSAID; Equine colic and lameness pain, endotoxic shock; calf diarrhea; parvovirus

SE: swelling at injection site and sweating (horses); dogs- V/D, GI ulcers

Answer 9

Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine)

Question 10

NSAID; varied; topical – reduces acute swelling from trauma in dogs horses, soft tissue trauma

SE: garlic taste, skin irritation, birth defects in some species
**Wear gloves when applying

Answer 10

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)

Question 11

Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan

helpful in the management of arthritis

SE: none significant
*Can be used with other NSAIDs

Answer 11

Adequan

Question 12

Chrodroprotective Agent; helpful in the management of arthritis

SE: none significant

Answer 12

Glucosamine/Chondroitin
* (Cosequin, Dasuquin, Glyco-flex)

Question 13

Corticosteroids; potent anti-inflammatory, allergic reactions, immune suppression for autoimmune diseases, shock treatment, etc.

SE: PU, PD, polyphagia, muscle wasting, GI upset/ulceration, etc.

Answer 13

Prednisone/Prednisolone (cats)

Question 14

Corticosteroids

potent anti-inflammatory, allergic reactions, immune suppression for autoimmune diseases, shock treatment, etc.

SE: PU, PD, polyphagia, panting, muscle wasting, GI upset/ulceration, etc.

Answer 14

Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone-SP

Question 15

Corticosteroids; same as previous corticosteroids; most commonly used for allergic skin disease and intralesional injections

SE: PU, PD, polyphagia, muscle wasting, GI upset/ulceration, etc.

Answer 15

Triamcinolone (Vetalog)

Question 16

Opioid Agonists-Pure;
moderate to severe pain relief

SE: sedation, respiratory depression

*Controlled substances: Class II (CII) or Class IV

Answer 16

Morphine, Oxymorphone, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Fentanyl (Duragesic), Tramadol (synthetic)

Question 17

Opioid Agonists-Antagonists (Mixed); mild to moderate pain relief; antitussive effects

SE: sedation, ataxia

Answer 17

Butorphanol (Torbugesic)

Question 18

Partial Opioid Agonists; mild to moderate pain relief, opioid of choice for cats

SE: sedation (mild) and respiratory depression

Answer 18

Buprenorphine (Buprenex)

Question 19

Muscle Relaxants; muscle spasms, Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)

SE: salivation, emesis, muscle weakness, ataxia when overdosed

Answer 19

Methocarbamol (Robaxin-V)

Question 20

Local Anesthetics; topical, local and regional anesthesia

SE: rare unless overdosed

Answer 20

Lidocaine, Bupivicaine (Marcaine), Proparacaine

Question 21

Nutraceutical; management of osteoarthritis

SE: rare

Answer 21

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate (Cosequin, Dasuquin, Glyco-flex, etc.)

Question 22

Nutraceutical; to support normal structure and function of liver, canine cognitive dysfunction

SE: none common

Answer 22

S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe, Denosyl)
•Denamarin (SAMe + milk thistle)

Question 23

Absorbent; treatment of toxin ingestion

SE: constipation or diarrhea

Answer 23

Activated charcoal (Toxiban, UAA (Universal Animal Antidote))

Question 24

Chelating agent; treatment of lead poisoning

Route: injectable

Answer 24

Calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (Ca-EDTA)

Question 25

Antidote:; treatment of ethylene glycol toxicity

Adverse effects: overdose can be fatal

Answer 25

Ethanol (100 Proof Vodka), 4-MP (Fomepizole)

Question 26

Antidote: treatment of acetaminophen toxicity, also a mucolytic agent (respiratory)

Route: Oral, Injectable, Neubulization

Answer 26

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)

Question 27

Antidote; treatment of organophosphate poisoning

Route: Oral

Answer 27

Pralidoxime chloride (2-PAM)

Question 28

Reversal Agents; to reverse the effects of Xylazine (Rompun).

Answer 28

Yohimbine HCl

Question 29

Reversal Agents; to reverse the central sedative effects of Benzodiazepines

SE: V/D, ataxia, seizures

Answer 29

Flumazenil

Question 30

Reversal agents; treats ivermectin overdosages in cats; treats myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease)

Answer 30

Neostigmine