Veterinary Pharmacology Medications #3 Flashcards
What suffix do many antibiotics share that can help identify their classification?
Similar suffixes are commonly used for antibiotics
This can be useful for exam preparation.
What type of antibiotic is Gentamicin?
Aminoglycoside
Gentamicin can be renal-toxic.
What classification does Clindamycin belong to?
Lincosamide
Clindamycin is used for various bacterial infections.
What is Amoxicillin classified as?
Aminopenicillin
It is commonly used for treating infections.
What potential side effect is associated with Enrofloxacin in young dogs and cats?
Cartilage defects in young dogs and blindness in cats
Enrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
What generation is Cephalexin classified under?
1st generation cephalosporin
Cephalexin is typically administered orally.
What is the classification of Cefpodoxime?
3rd generation cephalosporin
Cefpodoxime is also given orally.
Cefazolin is classified as what type of cephalosporin?
1st generation cephalosporin (injectable)
It is used for surgical prophylaxis and treating infections.
What is Cefovecin (Convenia) used for?
3rd generation cephalosporin (injectable)
It is often used in veterinary medicine.
What type of drug is Trimethoprim-Sulfa (TMS)?
Sulfonamide
TMS may cause dry-eye as a side effect.
What type of antibiotic is Doxycycline?
Tetracycline antibiotic
Doxycycline does not typically cause bone and teeth abnormalities in young animals.
What serious side effect can occur if Doxycycline is given as a dry pill to cats?
Esophageal strictures
It is important to administer Doxycycline with water.
What is Metronidazole commonly used to treat?
Diarrhea or colitis
It can rarely cause neurotoxicity, treated with diazepam.
What are the four commonly used corticosteroids listed?
- Prednisone
- Prednisolone
- Triamcinolone
- Methylprednisolone
Triamcinolone is 4-10X more potent than hydrocortisone.
What are opioids classified as?
Mu agonists or partial mu agonists
Opioids are reversed with naloxone.
What is Fentanyl used as?
Injectable or patch form
Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic.
What is the classification of Morphine?
Opioid
Morphine is one of the oldest and most effective pain relievers.
What is Buprenorphine used for?
Injectable and oral use
It absorbs through oral mucosa.
What is Tramadol classified as?
Synthetic mu-receptor opiate agonist
Tramadol is available in tablet form.
What are the common side effects of NSAIDs?
Increased risk of GI ulceration, effects on liver and kidneys
Labwork should be monitored during NSAID therapy.
What is Carprofen (Rimadyl) primarily used for?
Post-operative analgesia and arthritis management
It is a COX-2 inhibitor and may rarely cause liver failure.
What is Meloxicam (Metacam) associated with?
Enhanced risk of nephrotoxicity
Meloxicam is mostly a COX-2 inhibitor.
What is Ketoprofen (Ketofen) primarily used for?
Fever reducer
It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
What type of drug is Firocoxib (Previcox)?
COX-2 inhibitor
It is used for pain relief in dogs.
What is the classification of Deracoxib (Deramaxx)?
COX-2 inhibitor
It may have some COX-1 effects at higher doses.
What is Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine) primarily used for?
Used mostly in horses
It is a potent anti-inflammatory.
What is Phenylbutazone commonly referred to as?
‘Bute’
It is primarily used in horses for pain relief.
