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What is proprietary names?

A

Names given by manufacturers (fantasy names)

  • Can differ considerably from the chemical name
  • A particular chemical compound can be supplied under several unrelated names
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What is approved names?

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Can be derived from the chemical name - sometimes corresponds
Given by the Pharmacopoeia Commission
Useful in orientation among trade names

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Whats is chemical names?

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Based on international naming conventions

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Chemical name: Use on prescriptions

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Rarely used on prescriptions (e.g. Ethanol)

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Approved name: Use on prescriptions

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Used for prescribing Official and Prepared medicines

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Proprietary name: Use on prescriptions

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Used for prescribing Authorised medicines

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What is dispensed medicines?

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All medicines sold or supplied by a veterinarian

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Labeling of dispensed veterinary medicines must include:

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1-Name and address of the owner & the veterinarian
2-Date of dispensing
3-If the product contains e.g. Hexachlorophene, aspirin
4-Relevant WP
5-«For external use only» if only for topical use
6-«For animal treatment only» unless container or package is too small
7-«Keep out of children»

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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

The regulations apply to anyone who incorporates a
medicated product of any description in an animal feeding
stuff.

True or false

A

True

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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

The legislation affects companion animal owner
administering a medicinal product mixed in the feed, since no
business is involved.

True or false

A

False

The legislation does NOT affect a companion animal owner
administering a medicinal product mixed in the feed, since no
business is involved.

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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

It affects a farmer ‘top dressing’ feed or medicating
via the drinking water.

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False

Nor does it affect a farmer ‘top dressing’ feed or medicating
via the drinking water.

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For how long are MFS prescriptions valid for?

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3 months or shorter period as may be specified in the prescription

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How many copies of MFS prescriptions are required?

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3 copies

  • The compunder
  • The farmer
  • The veterinarian
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What does MFS stand for?

A

Medicated Feeding Stuff

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All MFS prescriptions should follow a specified format and
should include:

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1• the name and address of the person prescribing the product
2• the qualifications enabling the person to prescribe the product
3• the name and address of the keeper of the animals to be treated
4• the species of animal, identification and number of the animals
5• the premises at which the animals are kept if this is different from
the address of the keeper
6• the DATE of the prescription
7• the SIGNATURE or other authentication of the person prescribing the
product
8• the name and amount of the product prescribed
9• the dosage and administration instructions

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Granules usage: different animals and type

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  • Farm animals: mixed in feed or drinking water
  • Small animals, human: for a solution or mixed in feed
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Powder for external use: Active substances

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Antibiotics
Antiseptics
Antimycotics
Ectoparasiticides

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  • *Powder for external** use:
  • *Diluent**/filler
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Talc, zinc oxide etc.

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Powder for internal use:
Administration

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Per os/orally

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Powder for internal use:
Categories

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  • Water soluble powder (for use in drinking water)
  • Powder for in-feed use
  • Powder for oral solution and suspension
  • For direct administration (eg. capsule)
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Powder for internal use:
Dividation

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= When the topic is non-divided.

  • If its a big amount/volume in one package and the daily dose should be separated.
22
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Powder for internal use:
Composition

A

• Active substance
• Diluent/filler
- lactose
- sorbitol
- glucose
- bran flour, cereal flour

23
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Medicated premix: used for

A

Used for preparing medicated feeding stuff

24
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Feed supplements:

A

Microelements,

vitamins,

prebiotics stb.

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Premix usage: Types
1• **Oral**: in **small and large scale productions** as well 2• **Powder**, granulated (microencapsulated), **liquid** 3• **Homogeneous mixing** (large scale production: feed copmpounders)
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Capsule usage: used how
**Orally**, without chewing Only for **individual treatment** **(Small animal medicine)**
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Soft capsule: consist of
Earlier: **gelatine + sugar + glycerol + water** Nowadays: **synthetic polymers** Thicker wall, eg. pearl capsule
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Hard capsule:
Earlier: gelatine + sugar + water → dissolves in gastric fluid → approx. 15 min. eg. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
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Gastro-resistant capsule (soft and hard)
eg. methacrylate coating Capsula intestinosolvens ( film coated tablets)
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Tablet, Dragee Most precise divided form. Administration:
• Per os • Intrauterin, intravaginal • For preparing solutions (soluble-, effervescent-)
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Why is film coating needed?
- **Peripheral cells are sensitive** to some medication - **Delaying and release pattern**
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Requirements regarding prescription writing of **schedule 2 and 3 drugs**
Must be written **indelible** (or **computer generated**) and the signature must be in ink or electronic prescription form. -**total quantity** or the **number of dosage units** both in **words and figures**
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Signature part for **S2** and **S3**:
**No latinisation** or **abbreviation** is allowed (signature or label)
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For how long is a **S2**, **S3** and **S4** prescription valid?
**28 days**
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For how long is **S5 prescription valid?**
**6 months**
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**Is repeat prescripton allowed for S2 and S3 drugs?**
**No,** if **pre-printed: Must be crossed out**
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Which drug **S3 controlled drug** and its use does not need to be recorded, but safe custody does apply?
**Buprenorphine**
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When does **granule 1** start to release the drug compared to **granule 2?**
**Within an hour** compared to several hours in **granule 2**
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Intraluminal bolus What is **pulse release**?
Lasts for **2 weeks** **Releases in pulses**
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Intraruminal bolus What is sustained release?
**Lasts for 6 weeks** **Continuous release**
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How are authorized products packed?
Usually **plastic** or **aluminum** foil (**BLISTER**) and **paper** box
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What is a transdermal patch?
Drugs with excellent dermal absorption - **systemic effect (e.g. Analgesics)**
43
An example of subdermal implants?
**Chemical castration** in **male dogs**
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Which **species** does not tolerate vaginal delivery systems?
**Horses**

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