MORANTEL TARTRATE
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Chemistry - A tetrahydropyrimidine anthelmintic, morantel tartrate occurs as a practically odorless, off-white to pale yellow, crystalline solid that is soluble in water. It has a melting range of 167-171°C. The tartrate salt is equivalent to 59.5% of base...
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Doses - MITOXANTRONE HCL
↪ Description - MITOXANTRONE HCL
Dogs: As an alternative agent for the treatment of a variety of neoplastic diseases (see Indicationsabove): a) For lymphoproliferative disorders: 5 - 6 mg/m2 every 3 weeks (Gilson and Page 1994)Cats: For soft-tissue sarcomas: a) 6 - 6.5 mg/2 IV given...
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MITOXANTRONE HCL
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Chemistry - Mitoxantrone HCl is a synthetic anthracenedione antineoplastic.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Mitoxantrone HCl should be stored at room temperature; donot freeze. Do not mix or use the same IV line with heparin infusions (precipitate may form)....
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Doses - MITOTANE, O, P' - DDD
↪ Description - MITOTANE, O, P' - DDD
Dogs: For medical treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (bilateral adrenal hyperplasia): Note: The information provided below (in "a & b") is a synopsis of the authors'treatment protocol. It is strongly recommended to refer to the...
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MITOTANE, O, P' - DDD
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Chemistry - Mitotane, also commonly known in veterinary medicine as o, p'-DDD, is structurallyrelated to the infamous insecticide, chlorophenothane (DDT). It occurs as a white, crystallinepowder with a slightly aromatic odor. It is practically insoluble in...
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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...
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MISOPROSTOL
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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...
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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),...
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MINERAL OIL, WHITE PETROLATUM
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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...
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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;...
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MILBEMYCIN OXIME
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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...
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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...
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