Antibiotics
This is a broad spectrum, bactericidal combination antibiotics that is used to treat skin infections, respiratory infections, abscesses, and occasionally UTIs.
What is amoxi-clav?
The most common and cheapest anti-inflammatory available for use in dogs.
What is carprofen?
This is the safest, most commonly prescribed sedative for dogs.
What is trazodone?
The most important medication used for a patient that is in congestive heart failure
What is furosemide (lasix, salix)
- NexGard Plus
- Credelio Quattro
- Simparica Trio
This antibiotics is most suspectable against gram-negative aerobic bacteria, and when used in young growing animals has been associated with cartilage and dental defects.
Enrofloxacin
Three anti-inflammatories that are given only once daily?
- Meloxicam
- Onsior
- Galliprant
This is an older sedative used both orally and as an injectable, that also used to be the anti-emetic of choice before cerenia existed.
What is acepromazine?
This medication is commonly added to a diuretic to help control blood pressure
Name two medications (oral or injectable) that treat itchiness due to allergies
- Apoquel
- Cytopoint
- Zenrelia
This is a 3rd generation drug used to treat skin infections that are not responding to other antibiotics. It is not safe to use when renal disease is present.
Cefpodoxime
The 3 main side effects from long-term administration of anti-inflammatories.
- GI upset
- Renal damage
- Liver damage
These are the three main components of the "chill protocol"
- Acepromazine
- Trazodone
- Melatonin
+/- gabapentin
This medication helps the heart contract stronger, and can be used before congestive heart failure occurs
What is pimobendan (vetmedin)?
What is miconazole
This antibiotic is effective against bacteria, rickettsial organisms, and protozoal infections. It achieves high concentration in the alveolar lining, making it ideal for respiratory cases.
Why we are so careful about using anti-inflammatories long-term in cats.
Renal failure
This sedative is most commonly used as an injectable, and causes vasoconstriction and low heart rate.
The oral form is a paste approved for sound phobia.
What is dexmedetomidine (Sileo is the oral)
This combo medication contains both a diuretic (spironolactone) and an ACE-inhibitor (benazapril)
What is Cardalis?
Name the two most common anti-parasiticides, that cover the broadest range of parasites.
- Pyrantal pamoate
- Fenbendazole (Panacur)
This antibiotic is very good at targeting anaerobic bacteria (as well as Toxoplasma), and therefore is the medication of choices for osteomyelitis.
Clindamycin
The 2 serious side effects of NSAIDs that could be life threatening when the occur.
- Bleeding disorder (pre-existing)
- Hepatic failure
Name three other medications that have sedative effects, though are not strictly "sedatives"
- Gabapentin
- Butorphanol
- Midazolam
- Ketamine
- Diazepam
- Buprenorphine
This common local block can be used IV to treat arrythmias
What is Lidocaine?
Name three hormone-based medications that we give for specific conditions.
- Incurin (urinary incontinence)
- Levothyroxine (hypothyroidism)
- Oxytocin (during whelping)