SULFACHLORPYRIDAZINE SODIUM
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Chemistry - Sulfachlorpyridazine sodium is listed as a short to intermediate-acting, low lipidsoluble sulfonamide antibacterial. It is reportedly very soluble in urine at usual pH's.Storage, Stability, Compatibility -The injection should be stored at...
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Doses - SUCRALFATE
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Dogs: a) Large dogs: 1 gram (1 tablet) PO q8h Small dogs: 0.5 gram (1/2 tablet) PO q8h (Papich 1989) b) 0.5 - 1 gram PO q8-12h (Matz 1995) c) Dogs weighing < 20 kg: 0.5 gram PO tid-qid Dogs weighing > 20 kg: 1 gram PO tid-qid (Morgan 1988)Cats: a) 1/4 -...
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SUCRALFATE
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Chemistry - A basic, aluminum complex of sucrose sulfate, sucralfate occurs as a white, amorphous powder. It is practically insoluble in alcohol or water. Sucralfate is structurally related to heparin, but does not posses any appreciable anticoagulantactivity. It is...
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Doses - SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
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Dogs: a) 0.07 mg/kg IV (Morgan 1988) b) 0.22 mg/kg IV (Mandsager 1988)Cats: a) 0.06 mg/kg IV (Morgan 1988) b) 0.11 mg/kg IV (Mandsager 1988) Horses: See Precautions above. a) 0.088 mg/kg (Muir ) b) 0.088 - 0.11 mg/kg IV, IM (Mandsager...
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
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Chemistry - A depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, succinylcholine chloride occurs as anodorless, white, crystalline powder. The dihydrate form melts at 190°C and the anhydrous form at160°C. Aqueous solutions are acidic with a pH of...
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Doses - STANOZOLOL
Dogs: As an anabolic agent per labeled indications: a) Small Breeds: 1 - 2 mg PO bid; or 25 mg deep IM, may repeat weekly. Large Breeds: 2 - 4 mg PO bid; or 50 mg deep IM, may repeat weekly. Treatment should continue for several weeks, depending on response and condition ofanimal. (Package Insert;...
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STANOZOLOL
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Chemistry - An anabolic steroid, stanozolol occurs as an odorless, nearly colorless, crystallinepowder that can exist in two forms: prisms, melting at approximately 235°C, and needles that melt atabout 155°C. It is sparingly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in...
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Doses - SPIRONOLACTONE
↪ Description - SPIRONOLACTONE
Dogs: As a diuretic in CHF: a) 2 - 4 mg/kg/day PO (Kittleson 1985) For treating ascites: a) 1 - 2 mg/kg PO bid; if no response in 4-5 days, double dose for an additional 4-5 days;if no response, may double again (4 - 8 mg/kg bid). Monitor (weigh) patients...
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SPIRONOLACTONE
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Chemistry - A synthetically produced aldosterone antagonist, spironolactone occurs as a cream-colored to light tan, crystalline powder with a faint mercaptan-like odor. It has a melting range of198°-207°, with decomposition. Spironolactone is practically...
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Doses - SPECTINOMYCIN HCL
↪ Description - SPECTINOMYCIN HCL
Dogs: For susceptible infections: a) 5.5 - 11 mg/kg q12h IM or 22 mg/kg PO q12h (for enteric infections; not absorbed). (Kirk 1989) b) 5 - 10 mg/kg IM q12h. (Davis 1985) c) For acute infectious gastroenteritis: 5 - 12 mg/kg IM q12h (DeNovo 1986)Cats: For...
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SPECTINOMYCIN HCL
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Chemistry - An aminocyclitol antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces spectabilis, spectinomycin isavailable as the dihydrochloride pentahydrate. It occurs as a white to pale buff, crystalline powderwith pKas of 7 and 8.7. It is freely soluble in water and...
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Doses - SODIUM THIOSULFATE
↪ Description - SODIUM THIOSULFATE
Horses: For cyanide toxicity: First give sodium nitrite at a dose of 16 mg/kg IV followed with a 20%solution of sodium thiosulfate given at a dose of 30 - 40 mg/kg IV. If repeatingtreatment, use sodium thiosulfate only. (Bailey and Garland...
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