Cardiovascular Control
This cardiac glycoside derived from foxglove increases contractility and slows heart rate, but requires careful monitoring due to its narrow therapeutic index
What is Digoxin
Inhaled Beta-2 adrenergic agonist used to cause rapid bronchodilation during acute bronchoconstriction.
What is Albuterol
Anticholinergic agent used to treat bradycardia and organophosphate toxicity, while causing pupil dilation (mydriasis)
What is Atropine
Benzodiazepine derivative that enhances GABA to provide rapid control of active status epilepticus and muscle relaxation.
What is Diazepam (Valium)
Schedule IV opioid agonist-antagonist (Kappa agonist / Mu antagonist) used for mild to moderate analgesia, sedation, and cough suppression.
This Inodilator increases cardiac contractility while causing vasodilation, making it a mainstay for canine mitral valve disease and CHF.
What is Pimobendan or (Vetmedin)
Mucolytic agent that breaks disulfide bonds in mucus to decrease viscosity; also serves as the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.
What is Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Specific Alpha-2 antagonist used to reverse the sedative and cardiovascular effects of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine.
What is Atipamezole (Antisedan)
Schedule III dissociative NMDA receptor antagonist that produces catalepsy and amnesia while leaving the eyes open.
What is Ketamine
competitive antagonist and mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptors used to reverse respiratory depression and overdose.
What is Naloxone
Class 1B antiarrhythmic used IV to treat ventricular tachycardia; must be administered plain WITHOUT Epinephrine.
What is Lidocaine
Centrally acting Schedule II opioid agonist used primarily as a potent antitussive for nonproductive coughs.
What is Hydrocodone (Hycodan)
Non-selective beta blocker that decreases heart rate and blood pressure, but carries a risk of bronchoconstriction in respiratory patients.
What is Propranolol
What is Propofol
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) approved under the brand name Reconcile for canine separation anxiety.
What is Fluoxetine (Prozac / Reconcile)
Mixed vasodilator class (e.g., Enalapril) that blocks Angiotensin I to II conversion, reducing both preload and afterload in heart failure.
What are ACE Inhibitors
This expectorant is used orally to thin airway secretions, also administered IV in horses as a centrally acting muscle relaxant in 'Triple drip'.
What is Guaifenesin ('GG')
Selective Alpha-1 agonist used to increase urethral sphincter tone to control urinary incontinence in female dogs.
What is Phenylpropanolamine (Proin)
Long-acting barbiturate used for long-term seizure control in dogs and cats, requiring serum drug and liver function monitoring.
What is Phenobarbital
Alpha-2 agonist mucosal gel applied between the cheek and gum for situational noise aversion (fireworks/thunderstorms) in dogs.
What is dexmedetomidine gel (Sileo)
The most potent loop diuretic that inhibits Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption in the loop of Henle to rapidly clear pulmonary edema.
What is furosemide
What is Temaril-P
Indirect-acting cholinergic agonist (Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor) used for the long-term management of myasthenia gravis.
What is Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Standard measure of inhalant anesthetic potency; a lower numerical value signifies greater anesthetic potency.
What is Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)
MAO-B inhibitor that increases brain dopamine levels, approved to manage canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD).
What is Selegiline (Anipryl)