HALOTHANE, Doses - GUAIFENESIN, Veterinary Clinics, Diagnoses, Terms and Drug Handbook Online

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HALOTHANE

↪ Doses - HALOTHANE Chemistry - An inhalant general anesthetic agent, halothane occurs as a colorless, nonflammable, heavy liquid. It has a characteristic odor resembling chloroform and sweet, burning taste. Halothaneis slightly soluble in water and miscible with alcohol. At 20°C,... ↪ Read more

Doses - GUAIFENESIN

Dogs: a) Guaifenesin only: 44 - 88 mg/kg IV; or guaifenesin 33 - 88 mg/kg IV with 2.2 - 6.6 mg/kg thiamylal or 1.1 mg/kg ketamine (Muir ) b) 110 mg/kg IV for muscle relaxation during certain toxicoses (e.g., strychnine) or tetanus (Morgan 1988), (Bailey 1986a) c) For chemical restraint for... ↪ Read more

GUAIFENESIN

↪ Doses - GUAIFENESIN Chemistry - Formerly known as glyceryl guaiacolate, guaifenesin occurs as a white to slightlygray, crystalline powder which may have a characteristic odor. It is nonhygroscopic and meltsbetween 78° - 82°C. One gram is soluble in 15 ml of water and it is... ↪ Read more

Doses - GRISEOFULVIN (MICROSIZE), GRISEOFULVIN (ULTRAMICROSIZE)

↪ Description - GRISEOFULVIN (MICROSIZE), GRISEOFULVIN (ULTRAMICROSIZE) Note: all doses are for microsize preparations unless otherwise indicated.Dogs: For susceptible dermatophytic infections: a) Microsize: 50 mg/kg/day divided q8-12h PO; Ultramicrosize: 25 mg/kg/day divided q8-12h PO.... ↪ Read more

GRISEOFULVIN (MICROSIZE), GRISEOFULVIN (ULTRAMICROSIZE)

↪ Doses - GRISEOFULVIN (MICROSIZE), GRISEOFULVIN (ULTRAMICROSIZE) Chemistry - A fugistatic antibiotic produced by species of Penicillium (primarily P. griseofulvum), griseofulvin occurs as an odorless or nearly odorless, bitter tasting, white to creamy white powder. It is very slightly... ↪ Read more

Doses - GONADORELIN

↪ Description - GONADORELIN Dogs: GnRH challenge to test pituitary sufficiency or testicular steroidogenesis: a) 125 - 250 ng/kg (refer to reference for more information) (Amann 1986) To aid in the descent of cryptorchid testes: a) 50 - 100 micrograms SQ or IV; if no response give... ↪ Read more

GONADORELIN

↪ Doses - GONADORELIN Chemistry - A hormone produced by the hypothalamus, gonadorelin is obtained either from natural sources or is synthetically produced. It is a decapeptide that occurs as white or faintly yellowish-white powder. One gram is soluble in 25 ml of water or in 50 ml of methyl... ↪ Read more

Doses - GLYCOPYRROLATE

Dogs: As an adjunct to anesthesia: a) 0.011 mg/kg IV, IM, or SQ (Package Insert - Robinul®-V, Robins) b) 0.01 - 0.02 mg/kg SQ or IM (Bellah 1988) For adjunctive therapy of bradyarrhythmias: a) 0.011 mg/kg IV or IM (Russell and Rush 1995) To reduce hypersialism: a) 0.01 mg/kg SQ prn... ↪ Read more

GLYCOPYRROLATE

↪ Doses - GLYCOPYRROLATE Chemistry - A synthetic quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic agent, glycopyrrolate occurs as abitter-tasting, practically odorless, white, crystalline powder with a melting range of 193 - 198°C. One gram is soluble in 20 ml of water; 30 ml of alcohol. The... ↪ Read more

Doses - GLYCERINE, ORAL

↪ Description - GLYCERINE, ORAL Dogs & Cats: For acute glaucoma: a) 1 - 2 ml/kg (of 50% solution), may repeat in 8 hours if necessary; withhold water for 30-60 minutes after administration. (Brooks 1986), (Brooks 1990) b) Dog: 0.6 ml/kg (percentage not specified) PO for 1-2... ↪ Read more

GLYCERINE, ORAL

↪ Doses - GLYCERINE, ORAL Chemistry - A trihydric alcohol, glycerin occurs as clear, sweet-tasting, syrupy, hygroscopic liquidthat has a characteristic odor. It is miscible with water and alcohol, but not miscible in oils. Glycerinsolutions are neutral to litmus. Glycerin may also be known... ↪ Read more

GLUCOCORTICOID AGENTS, GENERAL INFORMATION

Glucocorticoid Comparison TablePharmacology - GLUCOCORTICOID AGENTS, GENERAL INFORMATION Glucocorticoids have effects on virtually every cel type and system in mammals. An overview of the effects of these agents follows: Cardiovascular System: Glucocorticoids can reduce capillary permeability and... ↪ Read more