Drugs and Medications

Compendium Articles

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    Pyrimethamine

    Learn about Pyrimethamine used along with either sulfadiazine or sulfamethoxazole in the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis in horses.

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    Ranitidine

     Learn how veterinarians use Ranitidine to treat gastro-duodenal ulcers in horses as part of a program of removing stressful conditions for the horses and also discontinuing use of anti-inflammatory medications.

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    Reducine

    Learn how Reducine is used as a counterirritant that creates inflammation in one location with the goal of lessening the sense of pain or discomfort in strained muscles in another location.

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    Reserpine

    Learn how Reserpine works on the horse's brain's chemical messengers as a long-acting tranquilizer and has a subtle sedating effect long after the last dose is given to subdue excitable horses.

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    Rifampin

    Learn how Rifampin is used to treat foals and horses when a systemic antibacterial is needed to treat staphylococcal infections and eradicate pathogens located in difficult to reach target areas, such as abscesses.

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    Romifidine

    Learn about the uses of Romifidine as a tranquilizer or sedative by veterinarians during radiographs or lameness examinations and also its use to calm horses before injectable anesthesia is given and in pain management.

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    Selenium

    Learn why Selenium is used to supplement the horse's diet to prevent muscle cramps and breakdown of muscle cells and is also necessary for a healthy heart and respiratory system.

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    Silver Sulfadiazine

    Learn how Silver sulfadiazine is used as a topical burn cream on second and third degree burns in horses and why it is effective in preventing the growth of a wide array of bacteria, as well as yeast, on damaged skin.

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    Sodium Bicarbonate

     Learn about Sodium bicarbonate (baking sodia) as an antacid, a cleanser, and its uses to replenish electrolytes and treat colic in horses.

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    Sodium Hyaluronate

    Sodium hyaluronate helps to maintain joint health. It acts to inhibit inflammatory responses and improves the lubrication of the joint fluid.

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