METOPROLOL TARTRATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, Doses

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METOPROLOL TARTRATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE

↪ Doses - METOPROLOL TARTRATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE Chemistry - A beta1 specific adrenergic blocker, metoprolol tartrate occurs as a white, crystallinepowder having a bitter taste. It is very soluble in water. Metoprolol succinate occurs as a white, crystalline powder and is freely soluble... ↪ Read more

Doses - METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL

↪ Description - METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL Dogs: As an antiemetic: a) 0.2 - 0.4 mg/kg q6h PO, SubQ or IM; or 1-2 mg/kg/day as a continuous IV infusion(Washabau and Elie 1995) b) 0.2 - 0.4 mg/kg SQ tid or as a continuous IV infusion at 0.01 - 0.02 mg/kg/hour(Chiapella 1988) c) For bilious vomiting... ↪ Read more

METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL

↪ Doses - METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL Chemistry - A derivative of para-aminobenzoic acid, metoclopramide HCl occurs as an odorless, white, crystalline powder with pKas of 0.6 and 9.3. One gram is approximately soluble in 0.7 ml ofwater or 3 ml of alcohol. The injectable product has a pH of... ↪ Read more

Doses - METHYLPREDNISOLONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE

↪ Description - METHYLPREDNISOLONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE Dogs: As an antiinflammatory agent: a) Initially 1 - 2 mg/kg/day divided bid-tid for 5 to 10 days. After clinical signs are suppressed, consolidate dose (1 - 2 mg/kg/day) and give at 7-10 AM... ↪ Read more

METHYLPREDNISOLONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE

↪ Doses - METHYLPREDNISOLONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE Note: For more information refer to the monograph: Glucocorticoids, General Information or to themanufacturer's product information. Chemistry - Also known as 6-alpha-methylprednislone,... ↪ Read more

Doses - METHYLENE BLUE

↪ Description - METHYLENE BLUE Dogs: To preferentially stain islet-cell tumors of the pancreas: a) 3 mg/kg in 250 ml sterile normal saline and administered IV over 30-40 minutes intraoperatively. Initial tumor staining requires approximately 20 minutes after infusionhas begun and is... ↪ Read more

METHYLENE BLUE

↪ Doses - METHYLENE BLUE Chemistry - A thiazine dye, methylene blue occurs as dark green crystals or crystalline powderthat has a bronze-like luster. It may have a slight odor and is soluble in water and sparingly solublein alcohol. When dissolved, a dark blue solution results. Commercially... ↪ Read more

Doses - METHOXYFLURANE

↪ Description - METHOXYFLURANE Dogs & Cats: a) 3% (induction); 0.5 - 1.5% (maintenance) (Papich 1992) Ruminants &Swine: a) Induction 1%; maintenance 0.5% (Howard 1993) Monitoring Parameters - 1) Respiratory and ventilatory status; 2) Cardiac rate/rhythm; bloodpressure... ↪ Read more

METHOXYFLURANE

↪ Doses - METHOXYFLURANE Chemistry - An inhalant general anesthetic agent, methoxyflurane occurs as a clear, mobile liquid. It has a characteristic fruity odor. Methoxyflurane is very slightly soluble in water and miscible withalcohol or olive oil. At 20°C, methoxyflurane's specific... ↪ Read more

Doses - METHOTREXATE, METHOTREXATE SODIUM

↪ Description - METHOTREXATE, METHOTREXATE SODIUM Dosages of methotrexate sodium are expressed in terms of methotrexate as are the dosageforms. For more information, refer to the protocol references found in the appendix or otherprotocols found in other small animal medicine texts. Dogs: ... ↪ Read more

METHOTREXATE, METHOTREXATE SODIUM

↪ Doses - METHOTREXATE, METHOTREXATE SODIUM Chemistry - A folic acid antagonist, methotrexate is available commercially as the sodium salt. Itoccurs as a yellow powder that is soluble in water. Methotrexate sodium injection has a pH of 7.5-9. Methotrexate may also be known as Amethoptrin or... ↪ Read more

Doses - METHOCARBAMOL

↪ Description - METHOCARBAMOL Dogs: a) Injectable: For relief of moderate conditions: 44 mg/kg IV; For controlling severe effects of strychnine and tetanus: 55 - 220 mg/kg IV, do not exceed 330 mg/kg/day. Administer half the estimated dose rapidly, then wait until animal starts to relax... ↪ Read more