↪ Doses - FLUPROSTENOL SODIUM
Chemistry - A synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2alpha, fluprostenol sodium occurs as a whiteor almost white hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water and alcohol. The drug's potency isexpressed in terms of fluprostenol; 52.4 micrograms of fluprostenol...
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↪ Description - FLUOXETINE HCL
Dogs: For the adjunctive treatment of behavior disorders (see Indications above): a) 1 mg/kg PO once daily (Marder 1991) Monitoring Parameters - 1) Efficacy; 2) Adverse Effects; including appetite (weight) Client Information - Because there has not been...
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↪ Doses - FLUOXETINE HCL
Chemistry - A member of the phenylpropylamine-derivative antidepressant group, fluoxetinediffers both structurally and pharmacologically from either the tricyclic or monoamine oxidaseinhibitor antidepressants. Fluoxetine HCl occurs as a white to off-white...
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↪ Description - FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE
Dogs: a) 0.5 - 2.2 mg/kg IM or IV one time only (Jenkins 1987) b) 1 mg/kg IM or IV once a day for no longer than 3 days (Davis 1985b) c) For ocular indications: 0.25 mg/kg IV once daily for no more than 5 days at a time. May also be used preoperatively by...
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↪ Doses - FLUNIXIN MEGLUMINE
Chemistry - Flunixin meglumine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent that is a highly substituted derivative of nicotinic acid, is unique structurally when compared to other NSAIDs. The chemical name for flunixin is 3-pyridine-carboxylic acid.Storage,...
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↪ Description - FLUMETHASONE
Dogs: For labeled indications (musculoskeletal conditions due to inflammation..., certain acute andchronic dermatoses ... when given orally, and also for allergic states or shock when givenintravenously). Treat and adjust dosage on an individual basis: a)...
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↪ Doses - FLUMETHASONE
Note: For more information refer to the monograph: Glucocorticoids, General Information. Chemistry - Flumethasone occurs as an odorless, white to creamy white, crystalline powder. Itschemical name is 6alpha, 9alpha-difluoro-16alpha methylprednisolone.Pharmacokinetics -...
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↪ Description - FLUMAZENIL
Dogs & Cats: As an antagonist for benzodiazepines: a) 2 - 5 mg/kg IV (Note: this reference states the dose in mg/kg, but this may in fact be a"typo" and the dose may actually be: 2 - 5 mg IV (total dose); use with caution)(Bednarski 1992) b) 0.1 mg/kg IV...
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↪ Doses - FLUMAZENIL
Chemistry - A benzodiazepine antagonist, flumazenil is a 1, 4-imidazobenzodiazepine derivative.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Flumazenil is compatible with lactated Ringer's, D5W, or normal saline solutions. Once drawn into a syringe or mixed with the above...
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↪ Description - FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Dogs: For hypoadrenocorticism: a) Maintenance therapy: Initial dosage of 0.1 - 0.3 mg PO daily, either as a single dose ordivided. Monitor serum sodium and potassium values every 1-2 weeks and adjustdosage by 0.05 - 0.1 mg per day. Once electrolytes...
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↪ Doses - FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Chemistry - A synthetic glucocorticoid with significant mineralocorticoid activity, fludrocortisoneacetate occurs as hygroscopic, fine, white to pale yellow powder or crystals. It is odorless orpractically odorless and has a melting point of approximately...
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Dogs: For cryptococcosis: a) 25 - 50 mg/kg qid PO for a minimum of 6 weeks; with amphotericin B (0.5 mg/kg IV 3 times weekly for a minimum of 4-5 weeks until a cumulative dose of 4 mg/kg attained¯see amphotericin B monograph for more information). (Noxon 1989) b) Flucytosine 150 - 175 mg/kg...
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