What's My Receptor
Morphine
Mu opioid receptor
Maropitant
Anti-nausea, anti-vomiting
This drug can decrease tear production in some animals
Trimethoprim sulfa (TMS)
This is how you administer Baytril
Undiluted, slowly over 5-10 minutes
Carprofen
Famotidine
H2 receptor
Apomorphine
Induce vomiting
This drug can rarely cause aplastic anemia in humans
Chloramphenicol
When giving a metoclopramide CRI, don't forget this
Cover/shield from light
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine
H1 receptor
Vincristine
Chemotherapy (and I release platelets from the bone marrow)
This class of drugs can cause GI ulcers when given with steroids
NSAIDs
Instructions when administering morphine
Slow push
Cerenia
Maropitant
Omeprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Methocarbamol
Muscle-relaxant
This drug can trigger degranulation of mast cells
Morphine
The medication comes in two different concentrations, so beware!
Dexmedetomidine (and acepromazine)
Prilosec
Omeprazole
Gabapentin
GABA
Amantidine
Chronic pain management
This class of drugs is most likely to trigger IMHA
Antibiotics, specifically penicillins and cephalosporins (BONUS points: to what class of antibiotics do both of those belong?)
When giving mannitol, don't forget to do this.
Use a filter
Vetmedin
Pimobendan