Drugs and Medications
Compendium Articles
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Cimetidine
Learn why Cimetidine is effective in treating equine gastric ulcers often found in foals and race horses, and is also used to treat melanomas in horses.
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Clenbuterol
 Learn how Clenbutorol works and about its uses to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other cases of respiratory distress in equines.
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Corticosporin
Learn the uses of corticosporin as a combination antibiotic, anti-inflammatory corticosteroid in treating ear infections in horses and why a veterinarian should check your horse before it is used..
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Corticosteroids
Learn about the many uses of corticosteroids in treating anaphylactic reactions, spinal cord trauma, shock, and also topical uses for skin and eye conditions, as well as precautions and side effects when used in treating equines.
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Crystalloids
Crystalloids are water-based solutions of mineral and other water soluble salts used in intravenous fluid replacement to replace lost water and electrolytes due to dehydration, to support blood pressure, and, in some cases, to replace blood volume in circ
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Cyproheptadine
Learn how the antihistamine Cyproheptadine with anti-serotonin properties is used in the treatment of conditions involving the pituitary gland, such as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and pituitary adenomas, or head shaking, especially in older hor
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Deslorelin
 Learn how Deslorelin, a synthetic hormone that causes ovulation from mature ovarian follicles, can be useful in the timing of breeding for a higher conception rate in mares.
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Detomidine Hydrochloride
Learn about the uses of Detomidine hydrochloride as a sedative with analgesic properties used to calm horses, relieve abdominal pain and facilitate bronschoscopy and other procedures.
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Dexamethasone
Learn about the uses of Dexamethasone as a potent anti-inflammatory with therapeutic action which is effective in treating musculoskeletal inflammation in horses.
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Diazepam
Learn why Diazepam is often used as a tranquilizer in horses and is the anticonvulsant of choice for use in foals.