Veterian Key

APPENDIX H Drugs That Are Substrates for the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (also known as MDR1) • Aldosterone • Amitriptyline • Cortisol • Cyclosporine • Dexamethasone • Digoxin

APPENDIX F Drugs That May Inhibit Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes • Amiodarone • Chloramphenicol • Cimetidine • Cisapride • Clarithromycin

APPENDIX E Drugs That May Induce Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes • Alcohol • Chlorinated hydrocarbons • Diazepam (Valium)

APPENDIX D Antibiotic Drug Selection for Equine Bacterial Pathogens Pathogen Drug Choice Alternate Choice Gram-Positive Rhodococcus equi Erythromycin ± Rifampin; Azithromycin Clarithromycin Streptococcus spp. Penicillin G, Ampicillin, Ceftiofur Trimethoprim-Sulfonamides, Erythromycin,…

APPENDIX C Drugs for Infections Commonly Seen in Small Animals Infection Site First-Choice Drugs Alternate-Choice Drugs Skin: pyoderma or other skin infection Amoxicillin-clavulanate Cephalosporin† Trimethoprim-sulfonamides‡ Fluoroquinolone* Clindamycin Lincomycin Urinary tract…

APPENDIX B Controlled Substance Charts: United States and Canada Drug Examples United States* Heroin, LSD, peyote, marijuana, mescaline Schedule I • High abuse potential • No currently accepted medical use…

Y Yohimbine yoe-him’ been Trade and Other Names: Yobine Functional Classification: Alpha2-receptor antagonist Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action Alpha2-adrenergic antagonist. It antagonizes the action of other drugs that stimulate the…

Z Zidovudine zye-doe′vyoo-deen Trade and Other Names: Retrovir Functional Classification: Antiviral Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action Antiviral drug. Zidovudine (AZT) acts to inhibit the viral enzyme reverse transcriptase that prevents…

X Xylazine Hydrochloride zye′lah-zeen hye-droe-klor′ide Trade and Other Names: Rompun and generic brands Functional Classification: Alpha2-adrenergic agonist, analgesic, sedative Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action Alpha2-adrenergic agonist. Alpha2-agonists decrease release of…