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13 Cards in this Set
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Insulin |
trade name: short-acting(regular crystalline insulin) intermediate-acting (Neutral protamine hagedorn, NPH Lente) long-acting (protamine zinc insulin PZI,and ultralente), ultra-long (Glargine drug class: blood glucose regulation mechanism of action: short-acting =treats diabetic ketoacidosis and control blood glucose, not used for long-term, intermediate-acting = used in uncomplicated diabetes mellitus in dogs, long-acting = maintains long-lasting blood level in cats, ultra-long = used in cats after stabilized side effects: |
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Levothyroxine |
trade name: Soloxine, Thyro-form, Synthroid drug class: regulation of metabolic rate mechanism of action: synthetic isomer of T4 (thyroxine), treats hypothyroidism side effects: rare |
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Methimazole |
trade name: Tapazole, Felimazole drug class: anti-thyroid drugs mechanism of action: treats hyperthyroidism, interferes with interaction of iodine side effects: vomiting, anorexia, lethargy |
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Fludrocortisone acetate |
trade name: Florinef drug class: glucocorticoid mechanism of action: treats Addison's Disease (too little steroid), supplement steroids that are missing side effects: edema, electrolyte imbalance |
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Mitotane
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trade name: Lysodren drug class: glucocorticoid mechanism of action: treats hyperadrenocorticism by destroying part of the adrenal cortex side effects: highly toxic (wear gloves), neurologic signs, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea, give with food to prevent GI effects |
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Trilostane |
trade name: Vetoryl drug class: glucocorticoid mechanism of action: blocks production of cortisol, aldosterone and androgens side effects: lethargy, mild electrolyte abnormalities, anorexia, vomiting and diarrhea, should be used with caution in animals with renal or hepatic disease |
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Methyltestosterone |
trade name: Android drug class: androgen mechanism of action: androgen with anabolic effects ( tissue-building) that suppresses estrus, treat estrogen-dependent mammary tumors, pseudopregnancy, hormonal dependent alopecias side effects: development of perianal tumors, prostatic disorder, and behavior changes |
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Danazol |
trade name: Danocrine drug class: androgen mechanism of action: a weak, synthetically produced androgen used to treat immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in animals side effects: development of perianal tumors, prostatic disorder, and behavior changes
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Diethylstilbestrol (DES) |
trade name: DES drug class: estrogen mechanism of action: treats urinary incontinence side effects: bone marrow suppression, endometrial hyperplasia, follicular cyst formation and pyometra |
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Megestrol acetate |
trade name: Ovaban, Megace drug class: progesterone drug mechanism of action: oral tablets used in small animals to postpone estrus, alleviate false pregnancies, treat behavior problems (cats), and treat skin problems side effects: hyperglycemia and adrenal cortex suppression
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Altrenogest |
trade name: Regu-mate drug class: progesterone drug mechanism of action: oral and injectable used in horses to suppress estrus in mares, estrus synchronization, and in low levels to maintain pregnancy in mares side effects: rare but include electroyte imbalances and changes in liver enzyme values, can be absorbed by skin and should not be handled by pregnant women |
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Progesterone |
trade name: Eazi-Breed Cidr cattle insert drug class: progesterone drug mechanism of action: application of intravaginal insert containing progesterone, placed for seven days then removed, when removed, plasma progesterone rapidly decreases, triggering estrus to occur within three day |
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Estradiol |
trade name: drug class: hormonal implant mechanism of action: potent anabolic agent that increases growth rate, hormone is slowly released to the blood side effects: severe aplastic anemia and pyometra |
