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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Doses - GLIPIZIDE
↪ Description - GLIPIZIDE
Cats: For diabetes mellitus: a) In obese, non-ketotic cats: 0.25 - 0.5 mg/kg twice daily (Nichols 1992) b) For nonketotic, relatively healthy (on PE) cats whose owners refuse to administer insulin: 2.5 mg PO twice daily with food (with increased fiber content). If...
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GLIPIZIDE
↪ Doses - GLIPIZIDE
Chemistry - A sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent, glipizide (also known as glydiazinamide) occurs asa whitish powder. It is practically insoluble in water and has pKa of 5.9.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Tablets should be stored in tight, light-resistant containers...
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Doses - GLEPTOFERRON
↪ Description - GLEPTOFERRON
Swine: a) For prevention or iron deficiency anemia in baby pigs: 1 ml (200 mg) IM per pig on or before 3 days of age. For treatment of iron deficiency anemia in baby pigs: 1 ml (200 mg) IM per pig as soon as signs of deficiency appear. (Label directions;...
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