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Doses - LIDOCAINE HCL

↪ Description - LIDOCAINE HCL Dogs: a) Initially, IV bolus of 2 - 4 mg/kg given slowly; then begin constant IV infusion of 25 - 80 micrograms/kg/min (Moses 1988) b) 4 mg/kg bolus STAT, then begin 50 micrograms/kg/min constant infusion. If no effectrepeat 4 mg/kg bolus or if effect is lost... ↪ Read more

LIDOCAINE HCL

↪ Doses - LIDOCAINE HCL Chemistry - A potent local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent, lidocaine HCl occurs as a white, odorless, slightly bitter tasting, crystalline powder with a melting point between 74° - 79°C and apKa of 7.86. It is very soluble in water and alcohol. The pH... ↪ Read more

Doses - LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

↪ Description - LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM Dogs: For hypothyroidism: a) Use a trade name product initially, with a starting dosage of 20 micrograms/kg bodyweight PO q12h. Some dogs may only require once a day dosing, but initially, all dogsshould receive twice daily dosing. After clinical... ↪ Read more

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

↪ Doses - LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM Chemistry - Prepared synthetically for commercial use, levothyroxine sodium is the levo isomer ofthyroxine which is the primary secretion of the thyroid gland. It occurs as an odorless, light yellowto buff-colored, tasteless, hygroscopic powder that is very... ↪ Read more

Doses - LEVAMISOLE

Dogs: As an immune stimulant: a) For recurrent cutaneous infections: 2.2 mg/kg PO every other day, with appropriateantimicrobial therapy. (Rosenkrantz 1989) b) 0.5 - 2 mg/kg PO 3 times a week. (Kirk 1989) c) For adjunctive therapy in dogs with chronic pyoderma: 0.5 - 1.5 mg/kg PO 2-3 times aweek... ↪ Read more

LEVAMISOLE

↪ Doses - LEVAMISOLE Chemistry - The levo-isomer of dl-tetramisole, levamisole has a greater safety margin than doesthe racemic mixture. It is available commercially in two salts, a phosphate and a hydrochloride. Levamisole hydrochloride occurs as a white to pale cream colored, odorless or... ↪ Read more

Doses - LACTULOSE

Dogs: For hepatic encephalopathy: a) 15 - 30 ml PO qid; adjust the dosage to produce 2-3 soft stools per day (Cornelius and Bjorling 1988) b) 30 - 45 mls PO q8h (Kirk 1986) c) 5 - 15 ml PO tid; adjust dose to induce 2-3 soft stools per day; reduce dosage if diarrhea develops. In certain cases,... ↪ Read more

LACTULOSE

↪ Doses - LACTULOSE Chemistry - A synthetic derivative of lactose, lactulose is a disaccharide containing one molecule of galactose and one molecule of fructose. It occurs as a white powder that is very slightly soluble in alcohol and very soluble in water. The commercially available... ↪ Read more

Doses - KETOPROFEN

↪ Description - KETOPROFEN Dogs: As an antiinflammatory/analgesic: a) For surgical pain: 2 mg/kg IV, subQ or IM initially once; 1 mg/kg subsequent dailydoses For chronic pain: 2 mg/kg PO initially, then 1 mg/kg PO daily (Johnson 1996) Cats:As an antiinflammatory/analgesic: a) For surgical... ↪ Read more

KETOPROFEN

↪ Doses - KETOPROFEN Chemistry - A propionic acid derivative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent, ketoprofen occursas an off white to white, fine to granular powder. It is practically insoluble in water, but freelysoluble in alcohol at 20°C. Ketoprofen has a pKa of 5.9 in a 3:1... ↪ Read more

Doses - KETOCONAZOLE

(Note: Clinical antifungal effects may require 10-14 days of therapy)Dogs: For coccidioidomycosis: a) For the systemic form of the disease: 5 - 10 mg/kg PO bid; For the CNS form: 15 - 20mg/kg PO bid. Treatment should persist for a minimum of 3-6 months. Animals withboney lesions or relapses after... ↪ Read more

KETOCONAZOLE

↪ Doses - KETOCONAZOLE Chemistry - An imidazole antifungal agent, ketoconazole occurs as a white to slightly beigepowder with pKas of 2.9 and 6.5. It is practically insoluble in water.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Ketoconazole tablets should be stored at room temperature inwell-closed... ↪ Read more