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21 Cards in this Set
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-Chlorpromazine (compazine) -Acts by depressing CRTZ. - AntiEmetic |
Phenothiazine Tranquilizers |
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-Enhances gastric motility and suppresses CRTZ. -Should not be used in epileptic animals because it may decrease seizure threshold. -Should not be used with phenothiazine drugs or narcotics. -Avoid if foreign body is suspected. - AntiEmetic |
Metaclopramide (Reglan) |
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-For use in dogs, treats and prevents acute vomiting and motion sickness. -NK-1 antagonist -Adverse Reactions: hypersalivation, drowsiness, anorexia, diarrhea. -Acts on vomiting center of brain. - AntiEmetic |
Maropitant Citrate (Cerenia) |
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-Categorized as an antidepressant and appetite stimulant in cats and dogs. -Side Effects: Sedations, In cats: vocalization and increased affection. - AntiEmetic |
Mirtazapine |
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-Emetic -Obtained through pharmacist compounding. -A derivative of morphine. -Schedule II -Commonly administered in the conjunctival sac of the eye while in solution in saline. -Adverse Effects: Protracted vomiting, sedation, respiratory depression. |
Apomorphine |
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-Emetic -May be used for cats. -Can be reversed with yohimbine. |
Dexmedetomadine and Xylazine |
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-Emetic -Not commonly used in dogs and cats because of taste. It’s not effective in all cases. -Has been used in children for ingestion of non-corrosive substances. |
Ipecac |
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-Emetic -Causes vomiting because of direct gastric irritation. -Not recommended for cats because of possible gastric ulcers. |
Peroxide 3% |
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-Antidiarrheal -Anticholinergics -Not used as much today because of stasis in the intestine. -May be used short term to reduce secretion. Aminopentamide (Centrine) may be used. -Useful for large intestinal irritation and spasm. -Very cautiously used in horses except as an antidote because of potential colic. |
Atropine, Scopolamine, Homatropine, Aminopentamide |
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-Antidiarrheal -An opiate derivative. -Referred to as an intestinal motility modifier which means it increases segmental contractions that decrease flow through the intestine. -Used most often to treat small bowel diarrhea in the dog. -Side Effects: Sedation, constipation, excitement in cats. |
Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) |
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-Antidiarrheal -Opiate derivative considered an intestinal motility modifier like diphenoxylate. |
Loperamide (Immodium) |
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-Antidiarrheal -Is both an antibiotic and antiparasitic. -Broad spectrum in activity. -Adverse Effects: Neurological disorders (lethargy, weakness, nystagmus, head tilt), hepatotoxicity, vomiting, teratogenic. |
Metronidazole (Flagyl) |
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-Antidiarrheal -Acts to coat the intestine and binds to toxins. -Newer products may contain subsalicylate which may cause liver damage. |
Kaolin-Pectin (KoaPectate) |
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-Antidiarrheal -Contains montmorillonite (smectite clay). -Intestinal protectant: Combines with mucus to adhere to intestinal mucosa. Reduces irritation and fluid loss. |
Diarsanyl Paste |
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-Antidiarrheal -Protects lining of intestine. -Anti-endotoxin. -Antiprostaglandin activity that will relieve inflammation. -Use of this drug may turn stool black. |
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) |
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-Laxative -Used to treat hairballs in cats. -Increases water content as well as lubricated the intestinal lining. -Deficiencies in the fat soluble vitamins due to interference of absorption may be seen with the prolonged use. |
Petrolatum (Laxatone) |
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-Laxative -Increases the bulk of the intestine and also increases water content. -Water soluble form of fiber. -Used to treat some cases of chronic colitis. |
Methylcellulose (Metamucil) |
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-Laxative -Increases bulk through water retention. -Lubricates the intestinal wall. -May also be used as an enema in cases of constipation and megacolon. |
Dioctyl Sodium Succinate (DSS) |
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-Gastric Ulceration Drugs -H2 (histamine) receptor antagonists. -When taking patients off famotidine best to taper off of it to prevent a reflex increase in gastric acid production. -Reduces acid production by blocking the histamine receptor of the parietal cells. |
Cimetadine (Tagamet), Ranitidine and Famotidine (Pepcid AC) |
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-Gastric Ulceration Drugs -Forms an ulcer protective adherent complex in an acid environment. -Forms a band-aid type barrier for the damaged stomach mucosa. -Used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and adheres to damaged mucosa to provide a protective barrier. |
Sucralfate (Carafate) |
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-Gastric Ulceration Drugs -An analog of prostaglandin E -Acts directly on the parietal cell and inhibits acid secretion in the stomach. -Increases function of natural gastromucosal defense mechanisms. -Used to treat stomach ulcers. -Should not be used in pregnant animals. May lead to miscarriage. |
Misoprostil (Cytotec) |
