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Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl®) is used off label in the treatment of certain infections, such as those caused by Giardia and Trichomonas, in dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and other animals. It is often used to treat diarrhea and other intestinal problems.
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Metyrapone is an adrenal enzyme blocking drug mainly used to treat cats with hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease). It is most useful as a short-term treatment to stabilize cats with Cushing's disease before surgery. It may also be used in ferrets and hamsters.
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Miconazole otic is an antifungal medication used to treat external ear infections caused by fungal organisms in cats, dogs, and other animals. It may be specially compounded or combined into a formulation with other medications. Miconazole otic comes in ointment or liquid drop suspension forms.
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Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for its sedative, antianxiety, and muscle relaxant properties. It is primarily used as a sedative before surgery and to stop seizures. This medication is a controlled substance. It is given by injection by your veterinary team, though may be prescribed for intranasal or intrarectal administration at home.
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Moxidectin + imidacloprid topical (Advantage Multi, Imoxi) is used to prevent heartworms and treat intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) and to treat and prevent fleas in cats, dogs, and ferrets (Advantage Multi only). In dogs this combination product is also approved to treat sarcoptic mange and treat circulating heartworm microfilaria (immature heartworms); in cats it may also be used to treat ear mites.
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Mupirocin otic, also known as pseudomonic acid A, is an antibiotic used to treat ear infections. It is used off label (extra label) in animals. Mupirocin comes in ointment or liquid drop suspension forms.
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Naloxone is a drug used to reverse the effects of opioids. It is used primarily under direct supervision of a veterinarian. It is used off-label in veterinary medicine. Naloxone comes in nasal spray and injectable forms.
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Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial urinary bladder infections. It is typically used as a second-line antibiotic, when broad-spectrum antibiotics have not cleared the infection. It is used “off label” or “extra label” in veterinary medicine. Nitrofurantoin comes in capsule or liquid forms given orally. Never use in food-producing animals or animals intended for food.
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Nystatin is an antifungal, given by mouth in the form of a tablet or liquid suspension, and used off label to treat Candida fungal infections in dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. Side effects are rare, but at high doses, it could cause stomach upset or mouth irritation. It should not be used in pets that are allergic to it.
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Olopatadine ophthalmic is an antihistamine medication used to treat pruritus (itchiness) of the eyes caused by allergies in animals. Olopatadine ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.