DEXPANTHENOL, D-PANTHENOL, Doses - DEXAMETHASONE, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE 21-ISONICOTINATE

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DEXPANTHENOL, D-PANTHENOL

↪ Doses - DEXPANTHENOL, D-PANTHENOL Chemistry - The alcohol of D-pantothenic acid, dexpanthenol occurs as a slightly bitter-tasting, clear, viscous, somewhat hygroscopic liquid. It is freely soluble in water or alcohol.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Dexpanthenol should be protected from... ↪ Read more

Doses - DEXAMETHASONE, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE 21-ISONICOTINATE

↪ Description - DEXAMETHASONE, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE 21-ISONICOTINATE Dogs: Low-Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test: a) Draw pre-sample. Inject 0.01 - 0.015 mg/kg dexamethasone IV (may dilute dexamethasone 1:10 with sterile saline to insure accurate dosing). Collect... ↪ Read more

DEXAMETHASONE, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE 21-ISONICOTINATE

↪ Doses - DEXAMETHASONE, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE 21-ISONICOTINATE Note: For more information refer to the monograph: Glucocorticoids, General Information. Chemistry - A synthetic glucocorticoid, dexamethasone occurs as an odorless, white to practicallywhite, crystalline... ↪ Read more

Doses - DETOMIDINE HCL

↪ Description - DETOMIDINE HCL Horses: For sedation/analgesia: a) 20 - 40 micrograms/kg (0.02 - 0.04 mg/kg) IV or IM (IV only for analgesia). Effectsgenerally occur within 2-5 minutes. Lower dose will generally provide 30-90 minutes ofsedation and 30-45 minutes of analgesia. The higher... ↪ Read more

DETOMIDINE HCL

↪ Doses - DETOMIDINE HCL Chemistry - An imidazoline derivative alpha2-adrenergic agonist, detomidine HCl occurs as awhite crystalline substance that is soluble in water.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Detomidine HCl for injection should be stored at room temperature (15-30°C) and be... ↪ Read more

Doses - DESOXYCORTICOSTERONE PIVALATE, (DOCP)

↪ Description - DESOXYCORTICOSTERONE PIVALATE, (DOCP) Dogs: Note: Dosage requirements are variable and should be individualized to the patient. For hypoadrenocorticism: a) Initially, inject 2.2 mg/kg IM every 25 days. Monitor (serum potassium and sodium)and adjust as necessary. Most... ↪ Read more

DESOXYCORTICOSTERONE PIVALATE, (DOCP)

↪ Doses - DESOXYCORTICOSTERONE PIVALATE, (DOCP) Chemistry - A mineralocorticoid, desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP) occurs as a white orcreamy white powder that is odorless and stable in air. It is practically insoluble in water, slightlysoluble in alcohol and vegetable oils. The... ↪ Read more

Doses - DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

↪ Description - DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE Dogs: For treatment of diabetes insipidus: a) Initially, 1 - 2 micrograms SubQ or 1 - 2 drops of the nasal spray intraconjunctivallyonce or twice daily respectively. Adjust dose as necessary. Watch for signs of waterintoxication and hyponatremia.... ↪ Read more

DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

↪ Doses - DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE Chemistry - A synthetic polypeptide related to arginine vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone), desmopressin acetate occurs as a fluffy white powder having a bitter taste. The commerciallyavailable nasal solution has HCl added and the pH is approximately 4. This... ↪ Read more

Doses - DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE

↪ Description - DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE Dogs & Cats: In dogs at risk for, or exhibiting signs of severe iron toxicosis: a) Initiate ASAP or at least within 12 hours of ingestion; give as a constant rate infusion at 15 mg/kg/hour. More rapid infusion may precipitate arrhythmias or... ↪ Read more

DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE

↪ Doses - DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE Chemistry - An iron chelating agent, deferoxamine mesylate occurs as a white to off-white powderthat is freely soluble in alcohol or water. Deferoxamine may also be known as desferoxaminemesylate or by the abbreviation DFO.Storage, Stability, Compatibility... ↪ Read more

Doses - DECOQUINATE

↪ Description - DECOQUINATE Dogs: For coccidiosis: a) Prophylaxis: 50 mg/kg PO once daily (Matz 1995)Cattle: For prophylaxis of coccidiosis: a) Using the 6% premix: 0.5 mg/kg per day in feed for at least 28 days. (Penzhorn and Swan 1993) (McDougald and Roberson 1988) Goats: For... ↪ Read more