Drugs and Medications
Compendium Articles
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Fenbendazole
Learn why Fenbendazole, a broad specturm anthelmintic is used by veterinarians to control a number of common equine parasites including large and small strongyles, cyathostome larvae, pinworms and other parasites.
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Firocoxib
Learn why Firocoxib a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID is a quick-acting treatment for osteoarthritis in horses, a painful condition caused by progressive damage of cartilage and other parts of the joints that leads to lameness.
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Flunixin Meglumine
 Learn why Flunixin meglumine with its rapid onset of action is the agent of choice in the initial treatment of tendonitis and many musculosketetal injuries in horses as well as laminitis. colitis and painful eye conditions.
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Furosemide
Learn how Furosemide is used in horses as a diuretic effective in treating pulmonary edema, some allergic reactions and congestive heart failure.
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Griseofulvin
Learn how Griseofulvin, a fungistatic antibiotic is effective in treating ringworm and other fungal skin infections in horses.
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropine
Learn why Human chorionic gonadotropin is useful for horse owners and veterinarians in causing timely ovulation in mares allowing them to be bred at the optimal time for conception.
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Hyaluronate Sodium
Learn how Hyaluronate sodium, the glycosaminoglycan present in joint fluid is effective as an intravenous and intra-articular therapy to treat non-infectious synovitis associated with osteoarthritis in horses.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Pronunciation hy-al-u-Ron-ik AS-id - Pronunciation guide
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Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
Learn why Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is effective in treating allergies and other conditions in horses as it reduces swelling, inflammation and inhibits the immune response.
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Hydrogen Peroxide
Learn how Hydrogen peroxide is useful for sterilizing, cleaning and treating wounds and stopping bleeding in horses, as well as disinfecting equipment and stable areas.