Doses - ASPARAGINASE
↪ Description - ASPARAGINASE
For more information, refer to the protocol references found in the appendix or otherprotocols found in other references, including: Current Veterinary Therapy X: Small Animal Practice (Matus 1989) and Handbook of Small Animal Practice (Cotter 1988).Dogs: For...
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ASPARAGINASE
↪ Doses - ASPARAGINASE
Chemistry - Asparaginase is an enzyme derived from E. coli and occurs as a white or almost white, slightly hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. The commercially available product is alyophilized powder that also contains mannitol which after reconstituting has...
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Doses - ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN C
↪ Description - ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN C
Dogs: To decrease intestinal copper absorption: 500 - 1000 mg per day given with meals. Note: efficacy not proven. (Johnson and Sherding 1994) Cats: For adjunctive treatment of FIP: 125 mg PO q12h (Weiss 1994) Guinea Pigs: For treatment of scurvy...
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ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN C
↪ Doses - ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN C
Chemistry - A water soluble vitamin, ascorbic acid occurs as white to slightly yellow crystal or powder. It is freely soluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. The parenteral solution has a pH of 5.5-7.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Protect...
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Doses - APRAMYCIN SULFATE
↪ Description - APRAMYCIN SULFATE
Swine: For bacterial enteritis caused by susceptible organisms: a) Treated pigs should consume enough water to receive 12.5 mg/kg body weight per day for 7 days. Add to drinking water at a rate of 375 mg per gallon. After adding to water, stir and allow to...
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APRAMYCIN SULFATE
↪ Doses - APRAMYCIN SULFATE
Chemistry - An aminocyclitol antibiotic produced from Streptomyces tenebrarius, apramycin is water soluble.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Apramycin powder should be stored in a cool dry place, intightly closed containers; protect from moisture. If exposed to...
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Doses - APOMORPHINE HCL
↪ Description - APOMORPHINE HCL
Dogs: For induction of emesis: a) 0.03 mg/kg IV or 0.04 mg/kg IM (IV route preferred); alternatively a portion of tablet may be crushed in a syringe and dissolved with few drops of water, and administered into the conjunctival sac. After sufficient vomiting...
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APOMORPHINE HCL
↪ Doses - APOMORPHINE HCL
Chemistry - A centrally-acting emetic, apomorphine occurs as a white powder or minute, white orgrayish-white crystals and is sparingly soluble in water or alcohol.Storage, Stability, Compatibility Apomorphine soluble tablets should be stored in tight containers at...
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Doses - ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT, ANTIVENIN (MICRURUS FULVIAS) CORAL SNAKE
↪ Description - ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT, ANTIVENIN (MICRURUS FULVIAS) CORAL SNAKE
Dogs: Crotilidae Antivenin: Administer 1-5 rehydrated vials (10-50 ml) IV depending on severityof symptoms, duration of time after the bite, snake size, patient size (smaller the victim, the larger...
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ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT, ANTIVENIN (MICRURUS FULVIAS) CORAL SNAKE
↪ Doses - ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT, ANTIVENIN (MICRURUS FULVIAS) CORAL SNAKE
NOTE: The location of antivenins for rare species and the telephone numbers for envenomation experts is available from the Arizona Poison Control Center: (602) 626-6061. Chemistry - These products are...
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Doses - ANTACIDS, ORAL
↪ Description - ANTACIDS, ORAL
Dogs: For hyperphosphatemia: a) Aluminum hydroxide: Initially at 30 - 90 mg/kg per day. Dosage must be individualized. Prefer capsules or suspension as they are more easily mixed with food and dispersed throughout ingesta. Evaluate serum phosphate levels at...
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ANTACIDS, ORAL
↪ Doses - ANTACIDS, ORAL
Pharmacology - ANTACIDS, ORAL Oral antacids used in veterinary medicine are generally relatively non-absorbablesalts of aluminum, calcium or magnesium. Up to 20% of an oral dose of magnesium can beabsorbed, however. Antacids decrease HCl concentrations in the GI. One...
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