Acepromazine
frequently used in animals as a sedative and antiemetic. Its principal value is as a chemical restraint in hyper or fractious animals.
Alprazolam
(trade name Xanax); used to treat anxiety
Amantadine
as an analgesic for chronic pain ( this drug is not used in the veterinary field)
Amitraz
Antiparasitic used to control ticks, mites, lice and other animal pests. CANNOT be used on HORSES or CATS.
Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant used to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming, and spraying in dogs and cats.
Amlodipine
Calcium channel blocker used to decrease blood pressure
Amoxicillin
Antibiotic indicated for susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections. Ineffective against species that produce beta-lactamase.
Apomorphine
Opioid emetic (used to induce vomiting)
Artificial tears
lubricant eye drops used as a tear supplement (not an adequate treatment for keratoconjunctivitis sicca). Also used during surgical procedures to keep eyes from drying out under anesthesia.
Atenolol
to treat cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, and diabetes plus other cardiovascular disorders
Atipamezole
alpha2-adrenergic antagonist used to reverse the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine in dogs.
Apoquel
For itching on a dog. Very safe and very effective for dogs with allergies. No side effects like steroids.
Benazepril
ACE-inhibitor used in heart failure, hypertension, chronic renal failure and protein-losing nephropathy
Boldenone
anabolic steroid for treatment of horses
Buprenorphine
narcotic for pain relief in cats after surgery
Butorphanol
mu agonist/kappa antagonist used as a cough suppressant and for a muscle relaxation effect in horses
Carprofen
COX-2 selective NSAID used to relieve pain and inflammation in dogs. Anecdotal reports of severe GI effects in cats
Cefovecin
Cephalosporin-class antibiotic used to treat skin infections in dogs and cats
Cefpodoxime
Antibiotic
Cephalexin
Antibiotic, particularly useful for susceptible Staphylococcus infections
Chloramphenicol
treats anaerobic bacterial infections, both Gram-positive and -negative. Crosses blood-brain barrier, useful in treatment of meningitis
Cimetidine
H2 antagonist used to reduce GI acid production aids in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as esophageal reflux. Newer agents may be more appropriate as they have a longer duration of action and fewer drug interactions (i.e. ranitidine,
Ciprofloxacin
Antibiotic of quinolone group.
Clamoxyquine
Antiparasitic to treat salmonids for infection with the myxozoan parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis.
Clavamox
antibiotic; oral, used to treat skin infections
Clavaseptin
oral crushed and mixed with food or a treat for pet mink or ferret in the case of an abscess after wound or cyst is punctured and drained. Suitable for long term treatment 4 to 6 months
Clavulanic acid
Adjunct to penicillin-derived antibiotics used to overcome resistance in bacteria that secrete beta-lactamase
Clenbuterol
A decongestant and bronchodilator used for the treatment of recurrent airway obstruction in horses
Clindamycin Hydrochloride
Antibiotic with particular use in dental infections. Effective against most aerobic Gram-positive cocci (but not Enterococcus faecalis), and some anaerobic bacteria
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Primarily in dogs: Obsessive-compulsive disorders, dominance aggression and anxiety; may be useful in spraying cats
Cosequin
a veterinary drug for dogs, cats, and horses that contains glucosamine and chondroitin. It is used to treat arthritis and other joint conditions similar to those in humans.
Side effects can include diarrhea.
Cyproheptadine
primarily used as an appetite stimulant in cats and dogs.
Depo-Medrol
Corticosteroid used intramuscularly and intrasynovially in dogs and horses and intramuscularly in cats to treat allergic reactions and arthritis
Deramaxx (Deracoxib)
a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the coxib class, used in veterinary medicine to treat osteoarthritis in dogs
Dexamethasone
Anti-inflammatory used as a diagnostic tool for Cushing's syndrome
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine used to treat status epilepticus, also used as a pre-anesthetic and a sedative
Dichlorophene
fungicide, germicide, and antimicrobial agent used for the removal of parasites such as ascarids, hookworms, and tapeworms from cats and dogs
Diphenhydramine
Histamine blocker (trade name Benadryl)
Doxycycline
Antibiotic, also used to treat Lyme disease
Enalapril
ACE-inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Enrofloxacin
Broad spectrum antibiotic (Gram-positive and -negative) -- not recommended for streptococci or anaerobic bacteria
Equine chorionic gonadotropin
gonadotropic hormone used to induce ovulation in livestock prior to artificial insemination
Fenbendazole
an anti-parasite drug use for mainly in case of nematode
Fipronil
-belongs to the phenylpyrazole chemical family
- a broad-spectrum insecticide that disrupts the insect central nervous system by blocking GABA-gated chloride channels and glutamate-gated chloride (GluCl) channels, resulting in central nervous system toxic
Flunixin meglumine
trade name Banamine; NSAID used as an analgesic and antipyretic in horses.
Furosemide
diuretic used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses
Gabapentin
Strong pain reliever
Glucosamine
efficacy of glucosamine supplementation for dogs with osteoarthritis pain, particularly in combination with other nutraceuticals like chondroitin
Glycopyrrolate
can be used as a preoperative medication in order to reduce salivary, tracheobronchial, and pharyngeal secretions, as well as decreasing the acidity of gastric secretion. It is also used in conjunction with neostigmine, a neuromuscular blocking reversal a
Hydromorphone
Opioid analgesic used as a premedication
Hydroxyzine
used primarily for the symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested
Isoxsuprine
vasodilator used for laminitis and navicular disease in horses
Ivermectin
a broad-spectrum antiparasitic used in horses and dogs
Keppra
Anti-convulsant, used for seizures. (Levetiracetam is the generic form)
Ketamine
dissociative anesthetic and tranquilizer in cats, dogs, horses, and other animals
Ketoprofen
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Lufenuron
insecticide used for flea control
Levetiracetam
anti-convulsant used for seizures
levamezole
antiparasitic
Marbofloxacin
antibiotic
Maropitant
Antiemetic
Medetomidine
surgical anesthetic and analgesic
Meloxicam
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Metacam
used to reduce inflammation and pain
Methimazole
an antithyroid drug
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Potent antiemetic, secondarily as a prokinetic
Metronidazole
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