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1506 Stanozolol (Winstrol-V) Taurine

Generic Name (Brand Administration/
Name, Synonyms) Canine Dosages Feline Dosages Adverse Effects/Warnings Availability
VetBooks.ir Stanozolol (Winstrol-V) Anabolic steroid: 1-4 mg/DOG Do not use in cats. Contraindicated in pregnancy and No longer available in the
PO q 12h
breeding animals. Cats may suffer
United States. Compounding
severe hepatotoxicity. Adverse
pharmacists may prepare
effects include electrolyte imbalance,
behavioral change, GI upset, and oral dosage forms. CSS-III.
hepatotoxicity.
Streptozotocin Insulinoma: 500 mg/m infusion Do not use in cats. Use with extreme caution in patients Injection. Cytotoxic,
2
(Streptozotocin, Zanosar) preceded and followed by with decreased renal, bone marrow, NIOSH-listed hazardous
extensive IV fluid diuresis or hepatic function. May cause drug and should be
permanent DM. Adverse effects are prepared, administered, and
typically GI upset and hepatotoxicity. disposed of in accordance
Myelosuppression may also occur. with federal and local
requirements.
Sucralfate (Carafate) Esophageal/gastric protectant: Esophageal/gastric protectant: Generally well tolerated. Constipation Tablets (can be dissolved
0.25-1 g/DOG PO q 0.25-0.5 g/CAT PO q 4-12h or vomiting (cats) can occur. May in water just before
4-12h; use suspension for impair absorption of several oral administration), oral
esophageal disease medications (separate dosing by 2 suspension; give on empty
hours when possible). stomach 30 minutes before
meals.
Sulfadimethoxine/ormetoprim Susceptible infections: 55 mg/ Do not use in cats. Adverse effects include KCS, GI upset, Tablets
(Primor) kg PO initially, then 27.5 mg/ blood dyscrasia, and hypersensitivity
kg PO q 24h reactions. Doberman pinschers are
more susceptible to polyarthritis
caused by sulfonamides; use with
caution in this breed.
Sulfamethoxazole/ Susceptible infections: Susceptible infections: Adverse effects include KCS, GI upset, Tablets, oral suspension
trimethoprim (TMS, 15-30 mg/kg PO q 12h; 15-30 mg/kg PO q 12-24h blood dyscrasia, and hypersensitivity
co-trimoxazole, Tribrissen) higher dose for nocardiosis reactions. Doberman pinschers are
more susceptible to polyarthritis
caused by sulfonamides; use with
caution in this breed.
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) IBD: 20-50 mg/kg PO q 8-12h IBD: 10-20 mg/kg PO q Adverse effects include KCS, GI upset, Tablets; give with food.
Adjunct therapy for vasculitis: 12-24h blood dyscrasia, and hypersensitivity
20-40 mg/kg PO q 8h reactions. Doberman pinschers are
more susceptible to polyarthritis
caused by sulfonamides; use with
caution in this breed.

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Generic Name (Brand Administration/
Name, Synonyms) Canine Dosages Feline Dosages Adverse Effects/Warnings Availability
Tacrolimus Perianal fistulae or other Use in cats is not described. Avoid human contact. Well tolerated for Topical ointment. Owner
immunologically mediated topical skin application. must wear gloves and
skin disorder: Applied to site avoid contact (increased
of affected skin (use gloves) q risk for cancers in
12h initially, reducing frequency humans).
once disease improves
Tadalafil (Cialis) Pulmonary hypertension: 2-3 mg/ Use in cats is not described. Adverse effects are typically GI upset. Do Tablets
kg PO q 24h; can be titrated up not use concurrently with nitrates. Use
with extreme caution in patients with
resting hypotension, fluid depletion,
severe left ventricular outflow
obstruction, or autonomic dysfunction.
Tamsulosin (Flomax) Urethral relaxant: 0.01-0.2 mg/kg Urethral relaxant: 0.004- Sustained-release dosage forms Sustained-release capsules
PO q 24h 0.006 mg/kg PO q 12-24h make extrapolation to small animals
difficult. Adverse effects may include
hypotension.
Taurine DCM: 0.5-1 g/DOG PO q 8-12h DCM: 250-500 mg/CAT PO Well tolerated. Tablets OTC
for dogs weighing <25 kg and q 12h
1-2 g/DOG PO q 8-12h for dogs
weighing >25 kg

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