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Doses - MISOPROSTOL

↪ Description - MISOPROSTOL Dogs: For the prevention and treatment of GI ulcers: a) 1 - 3 micrograms/kg PO q6-8h (Davenport 1992) b) 2 - 5 micrograms/kg PO q8h (Matz 1995) c) 3 - 5 micrograms/kg PO q6h (Johnson, Sherding et al. 1994) Monitoring Parameters - Efficacy and adverse... ↪ Read more

MISOPROSTOL

↪ Doses - MISOPROSTOL Chemistry - A synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog, misoprostol occurs as a yellow, viscous liquidhaving a musty odor.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Misoprostol tablets should be stored in well-closed containersat room temperature. After manufacture, misoprostol has an... ↪ Read more

Doses - MINERAL OIL, WHITE PETROLATUM

↪ Description - MINERAL OIL, WHITE PETROLATUM Dogs: As a laxative: a) 2 - 60 mls PO (Jenkins 1988), (Kirk 1989) b) 5 - 30 mls PO (Davis 1985a) c) 5 - 25 mls PO (Burrows 1986)Cats: See specific label directions for "Cat Laxative" Products As a laxative: a) 2 - 10 mls PO (Jenkins 1988),... ↪ Read more

MINERAL OIL, WHITE PETROLATUM

↪ Doses - MINERAL OIL, WHITE PETROLATUM Chemistry - Mineral Oil, also known as liquid petrolatum, liquid paraffin or white mineral oiloccurs as a tasteless, odorless (when cold), transparent, colorless, oily liquid that is insoluble in bothwater and alcohol. It is a mixture of complex... ↪ Read more

Doses - MILBEMYCIN OXIME

↪ Description - MILBEMYCIN OXIME Dogs: For prevention of heartworm: a) 0.5 - 0.99 mg/kg PO once monthly (also controls hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infestations) (Calvert 1994) For microfilaricide chemotherapy: a) In adulticide -pretreated dogs: Use preventative/prophylaxis dosage;... ↪ Read more

MILBEMYCIN OXIME

↪ Doses - MILBEMYCIN OXIME Note: For information on the combination product with lufenuron (Sentinel®), see the lufenuron monograph Chemistry - Milbemycin oxime consists of approximately 80% of the A4 derivatives and 20% ofthe A3 derivatives of 5-didehydromilbemycin. Milbemycin is... ↪ Read more

Doses - MIDAZOLAM HCL

↪ Description - MIDAZOLAM HCL Dogs: As a preoperative agent: 0.066 - 0.22 mg/kg IM or IV (Mandsager 1988)Cats: As a preoperative agent: 0.066 - 0.22 mg/kg IM or IV (Mandsager 1988) Rabbits/Rodents/Pocket Pets: Rabbits: As a tranquilizer (to increase relaxation of lightly anesthetized... ↪ Read more

MIDAZOLAM HCL

↪ Doses - MIDAZOLAM HCL Chemistry - An imidazobenzodiazepine, midazolam occurs as a white to light yellow crystallinepowder with a pKa of 6.15. Midazolam HCl's aqueous solubility is pH dependent. At 25°C and apH of 3.4, 10.3 mg are soluble in 1 ml of water. The pH of the commercially... ↪ Read more

Doses - MIBOLERONE

↪ Description - MIBOLERONE Dogs: For suppression of estrus (treatment must begin at least 30 days prior to proestrus): a) Bitches weighing:0.5-11 kg: 30 micrograms (0.3 ml) PO per day12-22 kg: 60 micrograms (0.6 ml) PO per day23-45 kg: 120 micrograms (1.2 ml) PO per day>45 kg:180... ↪ Read more

MIBOLERONE

↪ Doses - MIBOLERONE Chemistry - A non-progestational, androgenic, anabolic, antigonadotropic, 19-nor-steroid, mibolerone occurs as a white, crystalline solid. Mibolerone may also be known as dimethylnortestosterone.Storage, Stability, Compatibility The manufacturer (Upjohn) states that the... ↪ Read more

Doses - MEXILETINE HCL

↪ Description - MEXILETINE HCL Dogs: For treating or assisting in treatment of ventricular arrhythmias: a) 4 - 8 mg/kg PO tid (Hamlin 1992) b) 5 - 8 mg/kg PO q8-12h (Muir and Bonagura 1994) c) 4 - 10 mg/kg PO tid (Lunney and Ettinger 1991) Monitoring Parameters - 1) In humans, therapeutic... ↪ Read more

MEXILETINE HCL

↪ Doses - MEXILETINE HCL Chemistry - A class IB antiarrhythmic, mexiletine HCl occurs as a white or almost white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in water.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Mexiletine capsules should be stored in tight containers atroom... ↪ Read more