Veterinary Formulary. Formulary. Comments: Note: This formulary is not a recommendation for routine use. It is solely a reference list. For specific recommendations, please consult your veterinarian. If any problems are encountered with the listed doses, notify Research Animal Resources at compmed@umn.
Veterinary Formulary Comments. (Merck Manual has excellent section). Frequently used in combination with other drugs such as acepromazine, xylazine. VETERINARY EDITION | PET EDITION: The Most Widely Used Veterinary Reference. For over 50 years, The Merck Veterinary Manual has been a trusted source of animal health. Acepromazine. Acepromazine is one. I have tried to locate a Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals or the Merck Manual to find out more about this drug.
Pharmaceutical- grade medications must be used for therapeutic care whenever available. IACUC approval must be obtained for the use of non- pharmaceutical substances. The University Controlled Substances Policy governs use of any DEA- scheduled drug. These are indicated below as C- II, C- II, C- IV, or C- V. Using Multiple Drugs, or Mixing Drugs. Many drugs are mixed to achieve better effect than either drug alone. Combinations can have a synergistic effect, so combination doses may need to be lower. Consult a veterinarian before mixing drugs so that doses can be adjusted appropriately. Mixed or diluted drugs should not be used if visible precipitate has formed, or if they were mixed more than 3. SOME FREQUENTLY USED ANESTHETIC COMBINATIONS ARE LISTED HERE. Altering the Frequency of Drug Administration. The pharmacokinetics of a given drug can vary greatly with dosing interval. If the interval is changed, the drug may be considerably less effective. If you wish to change the interval, consult a veterinarian. Codes: CNS=central nervous system, NSAID=non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drug, IV=intravenous, IM=intramuscular, SQ=subcutaneous, IP=intraperitoneal, PO=orally, SID=once daily, BID=twice daily, TID=3 times daily, QID=4 times daily, Qxh or Qxd=once every x hours or days.
C- II to V=DEA schedule classification. Drugs stocked by RAR. IACUC=Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Drugs Listed By Therapeutic Class*=Drugs typically stocked by RAR Dosages For Selected Drugs Alphabetical. Listinga*Acepromazine - Phenothiazine tranquilizer. Can be. hypotensive in high doses. Lowers CNS seizure threshold. Can be used as an.
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Start at the low end of the range and allow 1. Hypotensive side effects are more likely at higher doses. Dog, cat, sheep, cow, goat, rabbit. Pig. Rodent. IV0. IM0. 0. 5- 0. 2 mg/kg 0. SQ0. 0. 5- 0. 2 mg/kg 0. PO0. 5- 2 mg/kg*Acetaminophen- NSAID with minimal anti- platelet activity.
Toxic in cats. Drinking water route has not been demonstrated to. Cooper, Dale M; Delong, David; Gillett, Cynthia S., Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Volume 3. Number 3, May 1. 99.
See analgesia recommendations for rats and. Dog, nonhuman primate. Guinea Pig, rabbit. PO5- 1. 5 mg/kg BID to TID1. Q4hr, or 1- 2 mg/ml drinking. Alpha Chloralose/Chloral. Hydrate: C- IV. - Hypnotic/sedative with minimal analgesic.
See review article (Silverman, J, and Muir, W., 1. LAS 4. 3(3). 2. 10- 2.
Amikacin - Aminoglycoside antibiotic. Wide gram. - spectrum of activity. Nephrotoxic. Concurrent IP fluid administration. Dog, cat. Rodents. Reptiles. Birds. IV5- 8 mg/kg BID- TID1.
BIDIM5- 8 mg/kg BID- TID1. BID2. 5 mg/kg Q3d. BIDAminophyline - Bronchodilator, spasmolytic, may be.
Dog. Cat. NHPRat. Reptile. IV9- 1. 1 mg/kg TID- QID 3- 1. BID- TID IM9- 1. 1 mg/kg TID- QID 2- 4 mg/kg SIDPO9- 1. TID- QID4 mg/kg BID2. BID3- 1. 00 mg/kg BID- TID *Amitraz. Mitaban) - Monoamine oxidase inhibitor used for. Label directions are to mix one.
Apply as dip every two weeks. Recent. recommendations by Dermatology service at University of Wisconsin School. Veterinary Medicine are to mix one 1. Success rates. for treatment are reported to be in 9. Amoxicillin/Ampicillin - Beta lactam (penicillin related) antibiotic. Most mammals. Birds (passserines and doves)Reptiles. IV1. 1- 2. 2 mg/kg BID- TIDIM1.
BID- TID1. 50- 2. BID6 mg/kg SID- BIDSQ1. BID- TID1. 50- 2. BID6 mg/kg SID- BIDPO1. BID- TID1. 50- 2.
BID*Amoxicillin/Clavulinic. Acid: can, fel- 1. PO BID- TID. Potentiated beta lactam antibiotic.
Excellent tissue. Probably safe in most species. Human equivalent is Augmentin. Amphotericin. B: can, fel, NHP- 0. IV SID- Q2d. Antifungal agent for treatment of. Nephrotoxic. Recommend renal monitoring and.
IV fluid therapy. *Amprolium. PO SID. or 8- 1. 6 oz of 9.
PO SID for 3. weeks, por- 1. PO SID, av- in water at 0. Coccidiostat used in numerous species. Usually added to water or food for herd or flock treatment. *Aspirin. PO BID- TID, fel- 1. PO Q2d, bov, ov, cap, 1. PO BID, rab, rod- 1.
PO - NSAID with anti- platelet activity. Atipamezole. (Antisedan): can- . IM, 0. 2 mg/kg IV; rod- 1 mg/kg IP - Reversal agent for alpha 2 agonist. Highly recommended after combination.
Atropine. can, fel, rep- 0. IV, IM, SQ for pre- anesthetic, 0.
IV, IM for organophosphate. Bov, ov, cap, NHP- 0. IM, IV for pre- anesthetic. SQ, IM for pre- anesthetic, up to 1. SQ for organophosphate. Fish- 0. 1 mg/kg IP, IM for organophosphate toxicity. Parasympatholytic often used as pre- anesthetic.
Rabbits may. have high atropinase activity and high doses are required for efficacy. Cecal atony reported in hamsters. Azaperone. Stresnil): por- 2. IM, rod- 2. 5- 1. IM - Butyrophenone neuroleptic. Provides. sedation up to 1 hour.
No analgesic properties. Used in combination with. LAS 3. 8: 3, p. 2. Benzalkonium. Chloride (UMQ, DMQ).
Wound cleaner- a concentration of up to 1: 2. Quaternary ammonium disinfectant used. Benzocaine. fish- 3. Anesthetic agent used in fish and. General procedure is to place fish in solution until it loses.
Recover in fresh water. Bethanechol. SQ or 5- 2. 5 mg/kg PO TID. Cholinergic agent used to stimulate.
Beuthanasia. all species- -1 ml (3. This commercially compounded drug contains both pentobarbital and phenytoin in an aqueous solution that also contains ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and benzyl alcohol. Use of a secondary means to ensure euthanasia is normally not needed. C- III . Euthanasia agent. For euthanasia only. Bromosulfopthalein. IV, bov- 2. 2 mg/kg IV. Agent administered for hepatic function. A pre- test blood sample is taken, the BSP is given and in small animals.
In cows a 5- 1. 0 minute post sample is. Currently, in small animals. Buprenorphine. ov, cap, por, can.
NHP,- 0. 0. 05 - 0. SQ BID- TID, 0. 1 mg/kg PO BID- TID, rats 0. SQ q. 6- 8h, mice 0. SQ q. 3- 5h, od. rab- 0. SQ BID C- VNarcotic agonist/antagonist. Wide dose range listed in the literature. Pareneteral doses up to 0.
It is recommended to either give the drug at the time. IM, SQ or IP administered.
To prepare a dilution for smaller rodents. Buprenex (0. 3 mg) is drawn into a sterile syringe and. Na. Cl and dispensed. Label the tube "Buprenorphine. HCl, 0. 0. 15 mg/ml" and the date prepared. Expiration date is either that from the original package, or 1 month from the date prepared, whichever is sooner. Protect. from light.
Administer 0. 0. 1- 0. There is a wide range of. It is not necessary to weigh mice prior. Butorphanol. can, fel, bov, NHP, rab, por.
IV, SQ, IM, rats 0. SQ q. 1- 6h, mice 1- 5 mg/kg SQ q. Narcotic agonist/antagonist for shorter. Can be given. orally to canines as antitussive at 1. Calcium: all. species- 0. IV for cardiac resuscitation.
IV 1. 0% Ca gluconate for post- parturient hypocalcemia. Bov- 2. 50- 1. 00. IV, por- 5. 0- 1. IV, ov 2. 5- 5. 0 ml IV of 2.
Administer slowly and monitor for bradycardia. Captopril. PO TID. Mixed vasodilator useful in congestive. Can cause severe hypotension. *Carprofen. Rimadyl): can- . 0. PO BID, mice- 5- 1. PO or SC at least once post- operatively, rats - 5 mg/kg SC once daily. Ibuprofen class NSAID with a wide.
Limited potential for GI ulceration, hepato or nephrotoxicity. NSAIDs. A single dose after surgery, or dosing every. Cephalosporins. can, fel, NHP, rod- 1.
PO or parenterally TID (Q3d in rep,). IV QID, av- up to 8. BID for cefotaxime, can, ov, por- 3- 5 mg/kg IM, SQ, IV SID. IM SID for *ceftiofur. Synthetic beta lactam antimicrobials. May be contraindicated in renal disease due to.
Chloramphenicol. can, rod, NHP, Fish- 4. PO, IM, IV TID, fel- 1. IM, IV, PO BID, av- 8.
IM, SQ BID- TID, rep- 1. IM, SQ BID or 4. 0 mg/kg IM SID. In. water solutions- rod- 1. Broad spectrum antibiotic with high. Can cause reversible suppression. Recommend avoiding skin contact. *Chlorhexidine.
Nolvasan): antiseptic/disinfectant with wide spectrum of activity. Numerous uses include: surgical scrub and prep solutions, 0. Solutions should be made with deionized or distilled. Do not use in or near.
Chlorpheniramine. PO BID- TID. NHP- 0. PO divided BID, rod- 1. IP, IM, PO. Antihistamine. Chlorpromazine.
IV, SQ TID- QID, 0. PO BID- TID, rod. IV or IM. Phenothiazine antiemetic and mild. Cimetidine. fel- 2. PO, IV, IM TID- QID, rats- 2. IP, PO. 0. 2. 5 mg/kg SQ, all other monogastrics- 5- 1.
PO, IV, IM TID- QID. Histamine (H2) antagonist used to. Ciprofloxacin. can- 2. PO BID. Fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
May cause. cartilage developmental defects in dogs less than 8 months. Broad spectrum. of activity. *Clindamycin. Antirobe): can, fel- 5- 1. PO BID. For Toxoplasmosis. TID. 1. 0- 4. 0 mg/kg IM, IV BID for sepsis. Lincosamide antibiotic with gram +. Also used to treat toxoplasmosis. d*Dexamethasone. IV bolus, CNS trauma- 2- 3 mg/kg IV, then taper to 1 mg/kg SQ TID- QID, immunosuppression- 0.
PO, IM, SQ SID, antiinflammatory- 0. PO, IM, SQ SID. Corticosteroid. Fairly slow onset. Dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor) This is the R- enantiomer, the active enantiomer, of medetomidine. IV, 0. 0. 25 mg/kg IM; por, rab- 0. IM. Labeled for sedative use in fel 4. IM. Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist that provides sedation and analgesia.
Peak effects in 1. IV, 3. 0 minutes IM. Useful in dogs as premedication prior to anesthesia.
Can be reversed with Antisedan (atipamezole). Related medication: medetomidine.
Dextromethorphan. PO Q4h. Mild cough suppressant. *Diazepam. IV, IM, IP, up to 2. C- IV . Benzodiazapene. IV in status epilepticus. Intramusculature absorption is described as variable.
Dichlorvos. (Task) all species- . PO SID for 1- 3 days. Rod- 5. 00 mg/kg of food for 1- 3 days. Organophosphate anthelminthic with.
Hookworm infections require 3 consecutive. High potential for toxicity in puppies and cats. Diethylcarbamazine. PO SID as heartworm prophylaxis. *Digoxin. PO divided BID, fel- 0. BID. Antiarrythmia drug used in atrial.
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