COLCHICINE
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Chemistry - An antigout drug possessing many other pharmacologic effects, colchicine occurs asa pale yellow, amorphous powder or scales. It is soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Colchicine tablets should be stored in tight,...
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Doses - CODEINE PHOSPHATE
↪ Description - CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Dogs: As an antitussive: a) 0.1 - 0.3 mg/kg PO q6-8h (Papich 1992) b) 1 - 2 mg/kg PO q6-12h (Fenner 1994) As an analgesic: a) 0.5 - 1 mg/kg PO q6-8h (Papich 1992) b) In combination with acetaminophen: Using a 60 mg codeine and 300 mg...
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CODEINE PHOSPHATE
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Chemistry - A phenanthrene-derivative opiate agonist, codeine is available as the base and threeseparate salts. Codeine base is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol. Codeinephosphate occurs as fine, white, needle-like crystals or white,...
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Doses - CLOXACILLIN SODIUM, CLOXACILLIN BENZATHINE
↪ Description - CLOXACILLIN SODIUM, CLOXACILLIN BENZATHINE
Author's (Plumb) note: Injectable form is not available in the U.S.A.Dogs: For susceptible infections: a) 20 - 40 mg/kg PO q8h (Vaden and Papich 1995) b) 10 - 15 mg/kg q6h PO, IV, or IM (Greene 1984) c) For Staph. diskospondylitis...
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CLOXACILLIN SODIUM, CLOXACILLIN BENZATHINE
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For general information on the penicillins, including adverse effects, contraindications, overdosage, drug interactions and monitoring parameters, refer to the monograph: Penicillins, General Information. Chemistry - An...
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Doses - CLORSULON
↪ Description - CLORSULON
Cattle: For Fasciola hepatica infections: a) 7 mg/kg PO; deposit suspension over the back of the tongue. (Label directions; Curatrem®¯MSD-AgVet)Sheep: For Fasciola hepatica infections: a) 7 mg/kg PO. (Roberson 1988a) Llamas: For Fasciola hepatica...
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CLORSULON
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Chemistry - A benzenesulfonamide, clorsulon has a chemical name of 4-amino-6-trichloroethenyl-1, 3-benzenedisulfonamide.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Unless otherwise instructed by the manufacturer, clorsulonshould be stored at room temperature...
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Doses - CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM
↪ Description - CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM
Dogs: As an adjunctive medication in the treatment of seizures: a) 2 mg/kg PO q12h (Papich 1992) b) 1 -2 mg/kg PO q12h (Fenner 1994) c) 0.5 mg/kg PO bid-tid; may need to lower phenobarbital dose by 10-20%. (Neer 1994) As adjunctive therapy for the...
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CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM
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Chemistry - A benzodiazepine anxiolytic, sedative-hypnotic and anticonvulsant, clorazepatedipotassium occurs as a light yellow, fine powder that is very soluble in water and slightly solublein alcohol.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Capsules and tablets...
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Doses - CLOPROSTENOL SODIUM
↪ Description - CLOPROSTENOL SODIUM
Cattle: For treatment of pyometra: a) 500 micrograms IM (up to 97% efficacy) (McCormack 1986) For pyometra or chronic endometritis, mummified fetus (manual assistance may be required toremove from vagina), luteal cysts: a) 500 micrograms IM (Package...
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CLOPROSTENOL SODIUM
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Chemistry - A synthetic prostaglandin of the F class, cloprostenol sodium occurs as a white oralmost white, amorphous, hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water and alcohol. Potency ofthe commercially available product is expressed in terms of...
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Doses - CLONAZEPAM
Dogs: As an adjunctive medication in the treatment of seizures: a) 0.5 mg/kg PO q8-12h (Papich 1992) b) 0.5 mg/kg q12h (Fenner 1994) c) 0.5 mg/kg PO bid-tid; may need to lower phenobarbital dose by 10-20%. (Neer 1994) Monitoring Parameters - 1) Efficacy; 2) Adverse Effects. The therapeutic blood...
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