HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE
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Chemistry - A phenanthrene-derivative opiate agonist, hydrocodone bitartrate occurs as fine, white crystals or crystalline powder. One gram is soluble in about 16 mls of water; it is slightly soluble in alcohol. This compound may also be known as...
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Doses - HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Dogs: For treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: a) 0.5 - 1.0 mg/kg PO bid (Morgan 1988) b) 2.5 - 5.0 mg/kg PO bid (Nichols 1989) For treatment of systemic hypertension: a) 2 - 4 mg/kg PO q12-24h with dietary salt restriction (Cowgill and Kallet 1986) For treatment of recurrent calcium...
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
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For information on Pharmacology, Uses, Indications, Contraindications-/Precautions, Adverse Effects, Warnings, Overdosage, Drug Interactions, and Monitoring Parameters;see the Chlorothiazide monograph. Chemistry - Hydrochlorothiazide occurs as a practically...
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Doses - HYDRALAZINE HCL
↪ Description - HYDRALAZINE HCL
Because of the sodium/water retention associated with this drug it should be given concurrently with a diuretic. Many clinicians recommend adding a venous dilating agent (e.g., nitroglycerin ointment) to also reduce preload. Dogs: For adjunctive therapy in...
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
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Chemistry - A phthalazine-derivative antihypertensive/vasodilating agent, hydralazine HCl occursas an odorless, white to off-white crystalline powder with a melting point between 270 - 280°C anda pKa of 7.3. One gram is soluble in approximately 25 ml of water...
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Doses - HYALURONATE SODIUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE
↪ Description - HYALURONATE SODIUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE
Horses: Because of the differences in the commercially products see each individual product'slabel for specific dosing information.Dogs: For the adjunctive treatment of synovitis (rather than the presence of a damaged...
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HYALURONATE SODIUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE
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Chemistry - Hyaluronate sodium (HS) is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid which is a naturallyoccurring high-viscosity mucopolysaccharide.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Store at room temperature or refrigerate depending on theproduct...
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Doses - HETASTARCH
Dogs & Cats: For use as a plasma volume expander in shock: Note: Rate of administration is determined by individual patient requirements (i.e., bloodvolume, indication, and patient response); adequate monitoring for successful treatment ofshock is mandatory. The following dosages are NOT...
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HETASTARCH
↪ Doses - HETASTARCH
Chemistry - A synthetic polymer derived from a waxy starch, hetastarch is composed primarily ofamylopectin. To avoid degradation by serum amylase, hydroxyethyl ether groups are added to theglucose units. It has an average molecular weight of 450, 000, but ranges in size...
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Doses - HETACILLIN POTASSIUM
↪ Description - HETACILLIN POTASSIUM
Dogs: For susceptible infections: a) 11 - 22 mg/kg PO bid, up to 44 mg/kg PO bid for stubborn UTI's. (Package insert; Hetacin®-K¯Fort Dodge) b) 10 - 20 mg/kg PO q8h (Kirk 1989) c) 20 mg/kg PO tid (Morgan 1988)Cats: For susceptible...
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HETACILLIN POTASSIUM
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For general information on the penicillins, including adverse effects, contraindications, overdosage, drug interactions and monitoring parameters, refer to the monograph: Penicillins, General Information.. Chemistry - An aminopenicillin, hetacillin potassium...
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Doses - HEPARIN SODIUM, HEPARIN CALCIUM
↪ Description - HEPARIN SODIUM, HEPARIN CALCIUM
Doses of heparin are controversial; dosage ranges and methods may vary widely depending on the clinician/author. Refer to the actual references for these doses for more complete information.Dogs & Cats: For adjunctive treatment of DIC:...
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