Cardio & Resp Drugs

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Acetylcysteine

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Mucolytic expectorant that is also the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity

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Atropine

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Anticholinergic drug that also prevents bronchoconstriction

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Butorphanol

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Centrally acting antitussive; used more commonly as preanesthetic and analgesic

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Dextromethorphan

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OTC non-narcotic antitussive; not very effective in animals

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Diphenhydramine

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Antihistamine drug that works best when used preventatively

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Doxapram

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Respiratory stimulant used most commonly in neonates after c-sections or dystocias

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Guaifenesin

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Secretory expectorant used orally in many human OTC products; also used in horses as part of general anesthetic protocols

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Hydrocodone

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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

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Methylxanthine bronchodialator, related to theobromine found in chocolate

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Trimeprazine and prednisolone

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Known as Venectyl-P, contains steroid and anti-histamine used for allergic conditions

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Spironolactone

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Potassium sparing diuretic that is often used with a loop diuretic for added effect

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Furosemide

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Loop diuretic; considered the most potent of the diuretics; side effects include dehydration and hypokalemia

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Pimobendan

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Works as both positive inotrope and vasodilator; trade name is Vetmedin

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Benzaperil

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ACE inhibitor commonly used in veterinary medicine; trade name is Fortekor

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Dopamine

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Positive inotrope- precursor to norepinephrine; used for emergency treatment of heart failure or hypotension, especially under anesthesia

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Lidocaine

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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

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Anticoagulant commonly used in blood vials or can be diluted to flush IV catheters to prevent clotting

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Aspirin

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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

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Cardiac glycoside- positive inotrope

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Erythropoietin

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Protein made by kidneys that stimulates production of red blood cells