GI
Primary drug to induce vomiting in dogs
apomorphine
Synthetic T4, used to tx hypothyroidism
levothyroxine
This drug is used for the tx of cardiac arrest & anaphylaxis.
epinephrine
This PPE is needed for handling any repro drugs.
gloves
The only respiratory stimulant we discussed
doxapram
This drug is a broad-spectrum, centrally-acting antiemetic.
maropitant (Cerenia)
This radioactive isotope can be used to treat feline hyperthyroidism
I-131
This class of drugs stabilize heart rhythm, includes lidocaine IV and propanolol
antiarrhythmics
List two purposes of repro system drugs
(1) regulate estrus cycle
(2) tx pseudopregnancy
(3) synchronize breeding
(4) modulate hormone-specific behavior
This type of cough should NOT be suppressed or you risk mucus retention.
a "productive" cough
An at-home option to induce emesis; gastric irritation and aspiration risks
hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
This drug tx Cushing's disease by causing selective necrosis of the adrenal glands
mitotane
This drug is used in emergencies to decr intracranial pressure
mannitol
This non-hormonal drug tightens the urethral sphincter to tx urinary incontinance.
PPA (phenylpropanolamine) / Proin
This partial mu agonist/antagonist opioid can be used to suppress cough
butorphanol
This alpha-2 agonist can be used to induce vomiting in cats
xylazine
This drug is the first line therapy for hyperthyroidism in cats.
methimazole
This drug is a potent diuretic, brand name Lasix
furosemide
Megestrol acetate (Ovaban) and altrenogest (Regumant) stop estrus by mimicking this hormone.
progesterone (progestins)
This mucolytic is also the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) toxicity.
acetylcysteine
This PPI drug decreases gastric acid production and tx gastric ulcers; Prilosec & Gastrogard
omeprazole
What two drugs are needed to treat Addison's disease?
DOCP/Percortin/Zycortal (mineralcorticoid) & prednisone/prednisolone (glucocorticoid)
This inodilator is very commonly used in dogs with DCM of degenerative mitral valve disease.
pimobendan (Vetmedin)
By implant or injection, this category of drugs manipulates the pituitary-gonadal axis.
GnRH analogs
(implant = deslorelin, injection = leuprolide)
Albuterol is a common rescue bronchodilator. What is the MOA?
beta-2 adrenergic agonist