Drugs and Medications
Compendium Articles
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Parapox Ovis Virus Immunomodulator
 Learn why Parapox Ovis Virus Immunomodulator is used in the treatment of Equine Herpes Virus types 1 and 4 and is an effective vaccine in establishing an immune response that reduces the severity and duration of these viral diseases.
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Penicillin
Learn why Penicillin is one of the most commonly used antibiotics in veterinary medicine because of its effectiveness against different types of bacteria in horses.
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Pentazocine
Learn about the use of pentazocine for symptomatic relief of pain in horses with colic, and also in the amelioration of pain during postoperative recovery from fractures, trauma, and spinal disorders.
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Pergolide
Learn about Pergolide as a treatment for horses that have pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (Cushing's disease), which, essentially, is caused by an enlargement or hypertrophy of the pituitary gland and is a common problem with older horses and p
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Permethrin
Learn about Permethrin which is used as an external insecticide either in sprays, wipes, or spot-ons that may be applied directly to the animal, or in more concentrated formulations used as a spray on barn and stable premises.
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Phenylbutazone
 Learn why Phenylbutazone (Bute) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for many musculoskeletel problems in horses as a NSAID, is well tolerated by most horses and is quickly absorbed into the blood stream, producing pain relief and fever re
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Polyglycan
Learn about Polyglycan, a patented formulation of hyaluronic acid, sodium chondroitin sulfate, and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine as an important component of extracellular tissue structures, including cartilage and synovial fluid in horses' joints.
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Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan
Learn about Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan as a treatment for joint problems in equines and also its ophthalmic use for experimental management of corneal ulcers.
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Ponazuril
Learn about Ponazuril, the first FDA approved treatment for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis and how it works by killing protozoal parasites in horses.