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Auranofin (Ridaura) Budesonide (Entocort EC) 1465

Generic Name (Brand Administration/
Name, Synonyms) Canine Dosages Feline Dosages Adverse Effects/Warnings Availability
VetBooks.ir Auranofin (Ridaura) Immune-mediated skin diseases: Immune-mediated skin Can cause a variety of dose-related Capsules
diseases: 0.2-0.3 mg/kg PO
immune-mediated or GI side
0.05-0.2 mg/kg PO q 12h (up
q 12h
to 9 mg/day total dose)
effects, and on rare occasions
renal and hepatic toxicity and
dermal eruptions.
Azathioprine (Imuran) Immunosuppression: 2 mg/kg PO Do not use in cats. Adverse effects include GI effects, Tablets
q 24h for 1-3 weeks followed bone marrow suppression,
by dose reduction, often to pancreatitis, and hepatotoxicity
1 mg/kg q 24h, followed by (monitor CBC and liver enzymes).
gradual further reduction with Avoid use with ACE inhibitors,
switch to q other day dosing sulfa-containing antibiotics, and
Perianal fistulas: 1-2 mg/kg PO allopurinol. Azathioprine poses a
q 24h until lesions improve, high risk of myelotoxicity in cats
then q 48h and in some dogs.
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Susceptible infections: 5-10 mg/ Susceptible infections: Can cause GI upset. Tablets, powder for oral
kg PO q 24h for 3-7 days; 5-10 mg/kg PO q 12h first Hypersensitivity reactions suspension, oral powder
7-15 mg/kg PO q 12h for day then q 24h for 3 days; possible, especially with IV packets, injection. Some
5-7 days (cryptosporidiosis); ongoing treatment q 72h has administration. brands of injection may
combined with atovaquone for been suggested for chronic cause severe histamine
hematoprotozoal infection (e.g., upper respiratory infection; reactions in dogs.
Babesia gibsoni, 10 mg/kg q combined with atovaquone
24h for 10 days) for hematoprotozoal infection
(e.g., Cytauxzoon felis,
10 mg/kg q 24h for 10 days)

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Generic Name (Brand Administration/
Name, Synonyms) Canine Dosages Feline Dosages Adverse Effects/Warnings Availability
Benazepril (Fortekor, ACE inhibition: 0.25- 0.5 mg/ ACE inhibition: 0.25-1 mg/kg Adverse effects include GI upset, azotemia, Tablets
Lotensin) kg PO q 24h, titrated prn PO q 12-24h hyperkalemia, and hypotension. Rashes,
to 1 mg/kg q 12h cough, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis
have been reported in humans.
Bethanechol (Urecholine) Parasympathetic agonist Parasympathetic agonist: Adverse effects include ptyalism, GI upset, Tablets
(GI or urinary muscle 1.25-7.5 mg/CAT PO q 8h and bronchoconstriction; contraindicated
stimulation): 5-25 mg/DOG in the presence of GI or urinary
PO q 8h obstruction.
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Laxative: 5-20 mg/DOG PO Laxative: 5 mg/CAT PO q 24h Can cause cramping; short-term use only. Tablets OTC
q 24h
Bismuth subsalicylate Antidiarrheal: 1 mL per 4 kg Caution due to salicylate Causes dark-colored stool (resembles Tablets, liquids OTC
(Pepto-Bismol) BW PO q 6-8h melena).
Bleomycin (Blenoxane) Antineoplastic: 10 units/ Use is not described for Pulmonary damage is the most serious Lyophilized powder for
2
m IV or SQ q 24h × 3 cats. adverse effect. Allergic reactions, fever, injection. Reconstitute
days, then 10 units/m q anorexia, and vomiting; delayed toxic 15-unit or 30-unit vial with
2
7 days; maximum total = effects include dermatologic effects, 5 mL or 10 mL, respectively,
200 units/m 2 stomatitis, pneumonitis, pulmonary of sodium chloride injection,
fibrosis. NIOSH hazardous drug and 0.9%, USP, and administered
should be prepared, administered, and slowly over 10 minutes.
disposed of in accordance with federal Cytotoxic, NIOSH-listed
and local requirements. hazardous drug and should
be prepared, administered,
and disposed of in
accordance with federal and
local requirements.
Bromide: see potassium
bromide
2
Budesonide (Entocort EC) IBD: 3 mg/m PO q 24h IBD: 1 mg/CAT PO q 24h Although budesonide causes less Extended-release enteric
(not to exceed 3 mg), or Asthma: 400 mcg inhaled suppression of the HPA axis in humans, capsules and also through Drug Compendium
0.5-3 mg/DOG q 24h q 12h this may not be the case in dogs. compounding, or as
Adverse effects associated with other compound for nebulization.
glucocorticoid types can be seen.
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