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- 2. Depending on the route given, this drug can be used for fast-acting (but short term)local/splash blocks or IV for correcting ventricular tachycardia.
- 4. An injectable agent that causes rapid onset of coma, cardiotoxicity, apnea, and (eventually) death
- 7. An antibiotic that is effective in the body for 14 days, this is a brand name for cefovecin sodium.
- 10. This antiparasitic injectable is often used to treat dogs with heartworms.
- 11. Also known as lasix, this drug is given to treat congestion due to congestive heart failure.
- 12. This vitamin, known as vitamin B12, is used in cases of chronic or acute GI upheaval in dogs and cats.
- 14. A NSAID drug that can be used once or twice a day. This drug is also known as Rimadyl
- 16. This emergency drug is used to increase vascular smooth muscle contractions, as it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
- 18. A centrally-active, narcotic agonist-antagonist analgesic that is often used for its sedative *and* pain-relieving properties.
- 19. An anxiolytic and anesthetic that is part of the benzodiazapine family.
- 23. A sedative/dissociative drug that is often used for sedation and induction of anesthesia
- 24. This drug is a neuroactive steroid and general anesthetic agent that is safer to use than Propofol during induction in cardiac patients
- 26. A parasympathetic inhibitor used to treat bradycardia during an emergency
- 28. A phenothiazine derivative that is given for sedation. This drug is contraindicated for pets with low blood pressure and can cause excitation instead of sedation.
- 29. This is an anticoagulant that is used in CRIs or to line syringes for specific blood draws.
- 30. Although this insulin is not FDA-approved for use in dogs/cats, this long-acting insulin can be used every 12 or 24h and is known as Lantus.
- 31. An injectable medication that assists in smooth muscle contractions, this drug is often used for female dogs in labor.
- 32. This drug, which can only be given intravenously, is used for anesthesia and sedation. Caution must be used when giving this to patients in respiratory distress, and giving it too fast causes apnea.
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- 1. Also known as Metacam, this NSAID can be given to dogs or cats, but only under specific requirements.
- 3. This analgesic agent is a partial-mu agonist and synthetic opioid used to treat pain short-term.
- 5. An anti-emetic drug, also known as Cerenia, that affects the central nervous system and blocks receptor P from reaching the brain.
- 6. The intermediate-acting insulin is derived from porcine insulin and can be given every 12 or 24h.
- 8. Also known as Dexdomitor, this non-opioid, reversible drug is used for its analgesic and sedative properties.
- 9. Partially made of ACTH products, this drug is used to assess a pet's adrenal gland function.
- 13. This drug, used for local blocks, takes longer to come to affect than others, but its functioning time is longer (approximately 6-8h).
- 15. An antibiotic that is broad spectrum and derived from penicillin.
- 17. This antibiotic is of the fluoroquinolone class and is often known by its trade name, Baytril/Enroflox. It shouldn't be used in young dogs/pregnant dogs, as it can affect cartilage growth.
- 20. A H2 blocker that reduces the amount of acid in the stomach.
- 21. This short-acting steroid is used in inflammatory situations (like anaphylaxis) but does NOT provide pain relief.
- 22. This trade name for a long-acting steroid is often used in conjunction with Dexamethasone, as the effects can last up to 2 weeks.
- 25. Also known as Antisedan, this is the reversal drug for Dexdomitor, a sedative/analgesic. It is given at a 1:1 ratio to reverse the sedative.
- 27. The brand name for a recombinant human insulin; this is the only insulin made exclusively for use in dogs and cats. It is long-acting and is to be given twice/day.