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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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,... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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