APOMORPHINE HCL, Doses - ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT, ANTIVENIN (MICRURUS FULVIAS) CORAL SNAKE

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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... ↪ Read more

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... ↪ Read more

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... ↪ Read more

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... ↪ Read more

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... ↪ Read more

Doses - AMRINONE LACTATE

↪ Description - AMRINONE LACTATE Dogs: As a positive inotropic agent: a) In cardiogenic shock: Slow IV bolus (over 2-3 minutes) of 0.75 mg/kg, then a constant infusion of 5 -10 micrograms/kg/min. (Keene 1989) b) 1 - 3 mg/kg IV followed by 30 - 100 micrograms/kg/min IV infusion (Muir and... ↪ Read more

AMRINONE LACTATE

↪ Doses - AMRINONE LACTATE Chemistry - Unrelated structurally to cardiac glycosides or catecholamines, amrinone is abipyrdine cardiac inotropic agent. It occurs as a pale yellow, crystalline powder and is insoluble inwater and slightly soluble in alcohol. The commercially available... ↪ Read more

Doses - AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE

↪ Description - AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE Dogs: For coccidiosis: a) 100 - 200 mg/kg PO in food or water for 7-10 days. (Morgan 1988), (Kirk 1989), (Greene 1984) b) Prophylaxis: 30 ml of 9.6% solution in one gallon (3.8 L) of drinking water or (notboth) 1.25 grams of 20% powder in food to... ↪ Read more

AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE

↪ Doses - AMPROLIUM HYDROCHLORIDE Chemistry - A structural analogue of thiamine (vitamin B1), amprolium hydrochloride occurs as awhite or almost white, odorless or nearly odorless powder. One gram is soluble in 2 ml of waterand is slightly soluble in alcohol.Storage, Stability,... ↪ Read more

Doses - AMPICILLIN, AMPICILLIN SODIUM, AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE

↪ Description - AMPICILLIN, AMPICILLIN SODIUM, AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE Dogs: For susceptible infections: a) 10 - 20 mg/kg IV, IM, or SQ q6-8h (Vaden and Papich 1995) b) Trihydrate injectable (Polyflex®): 5.5 - 11 mg/kg IM or SQ q8h Sodium salt: 5.5 - 11 mg/kg IV or SQ q8h Oral Forms: 22... ↪ Read more

AMPICILLIN, AMPICILLIN SODIUM, AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE

↪ Doses - AMPICILLIN, AMPICILLIN SODIUM, AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE For general information on the penicillins, including adverse effects, contraindications, overdosage, drug interactions and monitoring parameters, refer to the monograph: Penicillins, General Information. Chemistry - A... ↪ Read more

Doses - AMPHOTERICIN B

↪ Description - AMPHOTERICIN B Note: Some clinicians have recommended administering a 1 mg test dose (less in small dogs orcats) IV over anywhere from 20 minutes to 4 hours and monitoring pulse, respiration rates, temperature, and if possible, blood pressure. If a febrile reaction occurs... ↪ Read more