Repro Therapeutics Flashcards
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GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) (female)
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- Ovarian agenesis Dx (absence of oestrus) - test E2 levels to see if inc if ovarian tissue present
- Induces oestrus; follicular cysts to induce ovulation
- Dog
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PMSG = pregnant mare serum gonadotropin
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- Absence of oestrus - requires daily admin of PMSG for 10d following injection of HCG (chorionic gonadotropin hormone)
- Bitch should start cycling 7d after, inc FSH + LH -> oestrus
- Induces oestrus
- Dog
3
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Cabergoline
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- Absence of oestrus, luteal ovarian cysts
- Daily admin until day 2 after onset of PO
- Off license but better results
- Inhibits prolactin (maintains CL) -> short circuits oestrous cycle, gets bitch cycling again
- Induces oestrus
- Dog
4
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Progesterone (P4)
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- Regression of follicular ovarian cysts (if for cows)
- Better to just spay if companion animal
- Dog
- When don’t have follicle/CL present -> synchronisation, start of oestrous cycle
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Prostaglandin (PGF2-alpha Dinoprost) (Lutalyse; Zoetius)
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- Regression of luteal ovarian cysts but takes longer than P4, causes luteolysis (doesn’t work on follicular cysts as no CL present)
- Possible medical management for pyometra
- Endometritis - induces natural oestrus, delivery of WBCs to uterus, against T. pyogenes/E. coli
- Induction of parturition - what would be produced from placenta in parturition, can be used in combo w/ corticosteroids (150 - 270 days)
- Causes uterine contractions
- Interrupts CL + stops P4 production
- Canine CL not as responsive as other species
- Brachycephalic breeds susceptible to bronchospasm
- Need to ensure not pregnant + cervix is open
- Dog
- Cattle - 5 - 100 days (+/- 100 - 150 days)
6
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Vincristine
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- TVT - given 0.025 mg/kg IV once weekly
7
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Osaterone, delmadinone acetate (tardak), finasteride, deslorelin
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- Off-licence in dogs to dec testosterone for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
- Deslorelin = suprelorin implant; castration implant, blocks production of FSH + LH, GnRH agonist, testicles shrink down in size, less testosterone
- Dog
- Ferret - hyperadrenocorticism (adrenal gland disease AGD)
- Exotics, carnivores, female hoofstock, primates (males/females) - prevent ovulation + sperm production (suprelorin), can take 6 - 8 w to work in males, may last twice manufacturer recommendation (12 - 24 m)
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Parecoxib, carprofen
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- NSAIDs - COX-2 inhibitors for prostatic neoplasia, adenocarcinoma most common
- Maintaining QOL
- Dog
9
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Aglepristone (Alizin; Virbac)
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- Antiprogestagen (anti-progesterone)
- Accidental matings + possible medical management for pyometra
- Marked affinity for progesterone receptors in uterus -> blocks action of P4
- Dilates + relaxes cervix; inc myometrial activity; inhibition of P4 suppression of leucocytes; interrupts CLs
- Dog, hamster
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Cabergoline (Galastop; Ceva)
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- Prolactin inhibitors - pyometra medical management + false pregnancies to inhibit milk let down
- Inhibits support of CL by prolactin -> stops supporting P4 -> CL will regress, cervix will open + clear infection
- Dog
11
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Penethamate hydriodide
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- Systemic AB used for mastitis, only systemic AB that can cross blood-udder mem + high conc in udder
- When more than one quarter is affected
- Cattle
12
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Penicillins, lincosamides, 1st + 2nd gen cephalosporins
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- Lactating cow tubes (LCT), intramammary AB - G+ bacteria for mastitis infections
- Time-dependant + bactericidal
- Cattle
13
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Aminoglycosides, 3rd + 4th gen cephalosprins
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- Lactating cow tubes (LCT), intramammary AB - G- bacteria for mastitis infections
- Time-dependant + bactericidal
- Cattle
14
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Flunixin meglumine
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- NSAID
- Toxic mastitis in cattle; puerperal (toxic) metritis; clinical metritis; manual reduction of twin pregnancy in mare; uterine laceration; uterine prolapse
- Binds to toxins
- Cattle, horses
15
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Intramammary cloxacillin
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- Only AB licensed in sheep for mastitis
16
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Amoxicillin / doxytetracycline
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- Systemic AB
- Calving injury - trauma to birth canal / neighbouring structures; uterine prolapse; metritis: puerperal (toxic) metritis, clinical metritis
17
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Oxytocin
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- After parturition (large animals)
- Contracts uterus + occludes small blood vv
- Post-partum haemorrhage - promotes uterine involution; persistent mating-induced endometritis (PMIE); metritis; hypogalactia/agalactia
- Uterine prolapse once replaced -> inc uterine tone / dystocia - post-calving for uterus involution
- Retained foetal membranes (low dose IM hourly)
- Milk letdown
- Toxic mastitis - cleans udder, milk let-down
- Maternal bonding
18
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Metricure
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- Intrauterine cefapirin - baceteriogical cure AB
- Chronic endometritis
- Only intrauterine AB licensed in cattle
- Esp when no CL present in ovary
19
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Doxapram
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- NSAID
- Calves + lambs
- Stimulates respiration in neonates, dystocia
- No longer available
20
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Caudal epidural anaesthesia
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- Dystocia - prevention of abdominal contractions: to aid obstetrical manoeuvres; caesarean section; replacement of prolapsed uterus/vaginal prolapse, makes cow go down
- Location - last moveable vertebral joint: cattle: Co1 to Co2, hinge bit where tail moves; sheep: S4 to Co1
- LA (not licensed): procaine w/ adrenaline
21
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Clenbuterol
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- AKA Planipart
- Beta-2 receptor agonist = smooth muscle relaxant
- Dystocia - relaxes uterus for prepping birth canal in heifers + opens up uterus, aid to obstetrical manoeuvres; caesarean section (can find incision made); replacement of prolapsed uterus; uterine torsion
22
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Oxytocin / calcium
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- Uterotonics -> uterine contraction
- Dystocia
- Following Clenbuterol use - reverses effects
- Control of post-partum haemorrhage
- Management of uterine prolapse (after replacement)
23
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Cloprostenol
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- AKA Estrumate
- Synthetic analogue of PGF2-alpha
- Induces luteolysis
- Tx of pyometra; synchronisation of oestrous cycle
- Oestrus in 2-5 d depending on follicle size, serve to natural heat
- 2nd dose 10-11d later for fixed timed AI, ensures CL large enough
- Cattle, horses, dogs
- AE - can cause colic in mares due to smooth muscle contraction, don’t inject women -> abortion
24
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Ovsynch (not crucial to remember for exams)
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- Day 0 = give GnRH, stimulates FSH + LH production -> ovulation of follicle (when have follicle present, give GnRH)
- Day 7 = PGF2-alpha
- Day 9 = GnRH to prime next ovulation