What are the three properties of NSAIDs?
1. Analgesic
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Antipyretic
Which antibiotic is used to treat giardia?
Metronidazole
What is trazodone used for?
anxiety-related conditions (including thunderstorm or firework phobias), activity restrictions after surgery
T or F: Prednisone can be given to cats.
F
Which medications should gloves be worn when handling?
Methimazole, levothyroxine
What is the ONLY NSAID approved in cats?
Onsior
Which antibiotic is most commonly used for skin infections?
Cefpodoxime
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Trazodone?
sleepiness and decreased activity
What are the most common short-term side effects of prednisone?
PU, PD, PP
Which medication should NEVER be used with an NSAID?
Prednisone
Which NSAID is the best for long-term use?
Galliprant
Which antibiotics can cause esophageal strictures?
Clindamycin, doxycycline
What other behavior medications do we have available here?
Trazodone, alprazolam, fluoxetine
What are the side effects of long-term prednisone use?
dull/dry coat, weight gain, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes
Which antihistamines do we carry?
Benadryl, hydroxyzine, chlorpheniramine
Which patients should NSAIDs NOT be given to?
Patients with kidney or liver disease
Which antibiotic is used to treat wounds, abscesses, osteomyelitis?
Clindamycin
What other medication used to be commonly used for anxiety but is no longer?
Acepromazine
Which metabolic disorder can be prednisone be used to treat?
Addison's disease
How old must a patient be to use Apoquel?
1 year
What are the most common side effects of NSAIDs?
Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, melena, GI ulcers
What is a side effect of high doses of metronidazole?
Neurotoxicity
What medication is trazodone commonly confused with and what is the difference?
Tramadol
T or F: Prednisone can be stopped at any given time if side effects are seen.
F
Which antiseizure medication do we commonly use for pain?
gabapentin