Drug List One Flashcards
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Clavamox generic name
Amoxicillin trihydrate/ Clavulanate Potassium.
Clavamox form
Chewable treats/ liquids
What is Clavamox?
Synthetic penicillin type of antibiotic
Clavamox treats?
Skin, dental, and soft tissue infections
Clavamox contraindications
Liver problems, allergies to amoxicillin(penicillin)
Clavamox side effects
Loss of appetite, diarrhea, and vomiting
Clavamox drug interactions
Immuno Suppressants, anticlotting medications. Combining with other antibiotics may reduce effectiveness.
Clavamox doses?
Doses for Small animalS: Tablets- 6. 25mg per pound, liquid - 1ml per l0 lbs
Kelflex Generic name
Cephalexin
Keflex form
Capsule, chewable tablets, and liquid.
Keflex classification
Cephalosporin antibiotic (kills bacteria)
Keflex treats?
Pyoderma and other skin infections. Sometimes use to treat dog/ cat UTI.
Keflex contraindications
known hypersensitivity or allergies to cephalosporins or other antibiotics.
BE CAUTIOUS with Kidney disfunction and pregnate/nursing mothers, as well as small rodents.
Keflex side effects
Upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, and allergic reactions.
Keflex drug interactions
There are no known drug interactions with cephalexin in animals
Keflex dosage
Cats: 15-35 mg/kg, Dogs: 15-45 mg/kg
Simplicef generic name
Cefpodoxine Proxetil
Simplicef form
Tablet/pill
Simplicef classification
Third generation of Cephalosporin (Stop production of bacteria)
Simplicef treats?
Skin and sometimes other infections
Simplicef contraindications
Allergies to cetpodoxime, penicillins, Cephalosporias.
Simplicef side effects
Decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and Allergic reaction.
Simplicef drug interactions
Some medication and glucose tests
Simplicef drug dosage
5-10 mg/kg