Drug Categories
Name a drug group in the category: protein synthesis agents
Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Phenicols, Macrolides, Lincosamides
What drug is said to cause red sweat and tears?
Rifampin-Rifamycin
What drug do we use for coccidia infections?
Sulfadimethoxine (Albon)
What drug is fatal if given IV, and fatal to small furries >:) and pocket pets?
Penicillin G
nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Name one first generation Cephalosporin
Cefadroxil (Cefadrops)
Cephapirin (Cefa-Dri)
Cephalexin (Keflex)
What drug group causes bubble-like lesions?
Quinolones
What drugs can we use for serious gram negative or positive infections
Hint: aminoglycoside group
Amikacin, Tobramycin
What is the oldest group of antibiotics?
Sulfonamides
What drug causes cancer in mice that we use for wounds in cats and dogs?
Nitrofurans (Nitrofurazone)
Name the three Triple A Antibiotics
Neomycin, Bacitracin, Polymyxin B
What drug causes V/D and cramping when given orally? (we use this when the animal is allergic to penicillin)
Erythromycin
Broad spectrum penicillins are used for...
UTI, URI, soft tissue infections
What drug is fatal if given IV? (ovine and bovine usage)
Tilmicosin
What does Doxycycline cause in felines? How do we avoid this?
Esophageal stricture, follow with water.
Name one third generation Cephalosporin
Cefovecin (Convenia)
Cefpodoxime (Simplicef)
Cefitofur (Naxcel)
What drug causes irreversible blindness in cats? (retinal detachment)
Baytril - Enrofloxacin
What do we use clindamycin for?
-bone infection (osteomyelitis)
-deep wound infections
-oral infections
What drug do we:
-not give to pregnant animals
-not give to cattle orally
-not use with antiacids
Tetracycline(s)
What drug causes fatal diarrhea in horses?
Tylosin
What drug group is used to treat rickettsial diseases?
Tetracyclines
What drug is said to cause dry eye?
Sulfadiazine/Trimethoprim (Tribrissin)
OR
Tylosin
What drug(s) are used for heartworm pretreatment?
Doxycycline, Minocycline
What drug do we need to give on a full stomach?
Amoxicillin
What drug causes tachycardia?
What drug causes tachypnea (w/ repeated doses)?
Tilmicosin
Cefadroxil (Cefa-drops)