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Doses - MEGESTROL ACETATE

↪ Description - MEGESTROL ACETATE NOTE: Because of the low margin of safety; calculate dosages very carefully. Do not confusemg/lb with mg/kg!Dogs: For treatment of heartworm disease: After diagnosis, determine the class (stage) of the disease. Note: The manufacturer providesworksheets... ↪ Read more

Doses - MEGESTROL ACETATE

↪ Description - MEGESTROL ACETATE Dogs: For estrus control: a) To halt cycle in proestrus: 2.2 mg/kg once daily for 8 days starting during the first 3days of proestrus. While the timing of the next cycle is variable, it may be prolongedwith 2.2 mg/kg/day for 4 days, then 0.55 mg/kg/day for... ↪ Read more

MEGESTROL ACETATE

↪ Doses - MEGESTROL ACETATE Chemistry - A synthetic progestin, megestrol acetate (MA) occurs as an essentially odorless, tasteless, white to creamy white, crystalline powder that is insoluble in water, sparingly soluble inalcohol, and slightly soluble in fixed oils. It has a melting range... ↪ Read more

Doses - MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

↪ Description - MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE Dogs: For progestin-responsive dermatitis: a) 20 mg/kg IM; may repeat in 3-6 months if needed (Kunkle 1986) For adjunctive treatment of aggressive behaviors: a) 10 mg/kg IM or SQ (see Adverse effects above) as necessary; works best when combined... ↪ Read more

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

↪ Doses - MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE Chemistry - A synthetic progestin, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) occurs as an odorless, white to off-white, crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. Ithas a melting range of 200°-210°C.... ↪ Read more

Doses - MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL)

↪ Description - MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL) Dogs: To offset the caloric reduction when long-chain triglycerides found in dietary fat are restricted: a) 1 - 2 ml/kg in daily ration of food (Sherding 1986) b) Begin with one teaspoonful per meal added to food and slowly increase to a... ↪ Read more

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL)

↪ Doses - MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL) Chemistry - MCT Oil is a lipid fraction of coconut oil consisting principally of the triglycerides C8 (approx. 67%) and C10 (approx. 23%) saturated fatty acids. Each 15 ml contains 115 kcal(7.67 kcal/ml).Storage, Stability, Compatibility Unless... ↪ Read more

Doses - MECLOFENAMIC ACID

↪ Description - MECLOFENAMIC ACID Dogs: For sedation/analgesia: a) 750 mcg (0.75 mg)/m2 body surface area IV or 1000 mcg (1 mg)/m2 body surface area IM. Allow to rest quietly for 15 minutes after injection. Practically, the following dosingtable may used:(Package Insert;... ↪ Read more

Doses - MECLOFENAMIC ACID

↪ Description - MECLOFENAMIC ACID Dogs: a) 1.1 mg/kg PO daily for 5-7 days (Booth 1988a) b) 1.1 mg/kg PO daily for 5-7 days, if therapeutic results are obtained, hold dose untilsigns exacerbate and then give 1.1 mg/kg every 3rd day for 7 days. If still efficacious, give dose every 4th day.... ↪ Read more

MECLOFENAMIC ACID

↪ Doses - MECLOFENAMIC ACID Chemistry - An anthranilic acid derivative (fenamate), meclofenamic acid is a white, crystallinepowder that is practically insoluble in water. The sodium salt of meclofenamic acid is availablecommercially for human use. It is freely soluble in water.Storage,... ↪ Read more

Doses - MECLIZINE HCL

↪ Description - MECLIZINE HCL Dogs: a) 25 mg per dog PO once daily, for motion sickness: give one hour before traveling. (Papich 1992) b) As an antihistamine: 25 mg PO once daily (Bevier 1990)Cats: a) 12.5 mg per cat PO once daily. (Papich 1992) b) 6.25 mg/5 kg of body weight PO (Day... ↪ Read more

MECLIZINE HCL

↪ Doses - MECLIZINE HCL Chemistry - Meclizine HCl is a piperazine derivative antiemetic antihistamine.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Meclizine products should be stored at room temperature inwell-closed containers.Pharmacology - MECLIZINE HCL Meclizine is a piperazine antihistamine and... ↪ Read more