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20 Cards in this Set
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Acetylcysteine |
Mucolytic expectorant that is also the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity |
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Atropine |
Anticholinergic drug that also prevents bronchoconstriction |
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Butorphanol |
Centrally acting antitussive; used more commonly as preanesthetic and analgesic |
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Dextromethorphan |
OTC non-narcotic antitussive; not very effective in animals |
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Diphenhydramine |
Antihistamine drug that works best when used preventatively |
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Doxapram |
Respiratory stimulant used most commonly in neonates after c-sections or dystocias |
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Guaifenesin |
Secretory expectorant used orally in many human OTC products; also used in horses as part of general anesthetic protocols |
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Hydrocodone |
Narcotic antitussive available as tablet and syrup; not very potent analgesic but can be used for harsh, non-productive coughs |
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Theophylline |
Methylxanthine bronchodialator, related to theobromine found in chocolate |
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Trimeprazine and prednisolone |
Known as Venectyl-P, contains steroid and anti-histamine used for allergic conditions |
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Spironolactone |
Potassium sparing diuretic that is often used with a loop diuretic for added effect |
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Furosemide |
Loop diuretic; considered the most potent of the diuretics; side effects include dehydration and hypokalemia |
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Pimobendan |
Works as both positive inotrope and vasodilator; trade name is Vetmedin |
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Benzaperil |
ACE inhibitor commonly used in veterinary medicine; trade name is Fortekor |
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Dopamine |
Positive inotrope- precursor to norepinephrine; used for emergency treatment of heart failure or hypotension, especially under anesthesia |
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Lidocaine |
Class 1B antiarrhythmic drug (membrane stabilization)- one of the most commonly used antiarrhythmic drugs (be sure does not contain epinephrine) |
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Heparin |
Anticoagulant commonly used in blood vials or can be diluted to flush IV catheters to prevent clotting |
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Aspirin |
Inhibits thromboxane and prevents platelet aggregation; can be given to cats with cardiomyopathy to help prevent thromboembolism, but should only be given every 3 days at low doses |
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Digoxin |
Cardiac glycoside- positive inotrope |
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Erythropoietin |
Protein made by kidneys that stimulates production of red blood cells |
