Vet Med Terms Flashcards
ANTIBIOTICS
Treats bacterial infections
ANTIFUNGALS
Treats fungal infections
ANTIVIRALS
Treats viral infections
ECTOPARASITICIDES
Treats external parasites
ENDOPARASITICIDES
Treats internal parasites
VACCINES
Prevent and control infectious diseases
ANAESTHETICS
Facilitate surgeries and procedures
ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES & ANALGESICS
Manage pain and inflammation
ANTI-EMETIC
Control vomiting and nausea
EMETIC
Induce vomiting
Enteral
oral and rectal
Parenteral (topical)
Spot on treatment and creams/gels
Parenteral (Subcutaneous)
45o angle Vaccinations
Parenteral (Intramuscular)
90o angle Vaccinations
Parenteral (Intravenous)
25o angle IV drips/injectable medications
Inhalation
Nebulisers/ anaesthetic gases/ etc.
POM-V
Prescription Only Medication by Veterinarian
POM-VPS
Prescription Only Medication – Veterinarian/ Pharmacist
NFA-VPS
Non-food animal medication – Veterinarian/ Pharmacist
AVM-GSL
Authorised Veterinary Medicine – General Sales List