Drug Index

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Acepromazine for my dog?
Acepromazine is used as a sedative and a pre-anesthetic agent. It also possesses the following properties: prevents vomiting, prevents muscle spasms, alleviates itching as a result of skin irritation and decreases temperature.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Acetaminophen for my dog?
Acetaminophen may be used in dogs to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Acetazolamide for my dog?
This medicine may be prescribed to treat glaucoma – a disease of the eye that increases intraocular pressure and produces defects in the field of vision. It will reduce the amount of pressure in the eye.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Amlodipine besylate for my dog?
Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocking agent that has been used to decrease blood pressure in dogs with chronic kidney disease.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Amoxicillin for my dog?
Amoxicillin is a synthetic penicillin-type antibiotic effective against a range of infections caused by gram positive and gram negative bacteria. This medication has been prescribed for your dog to treat a bacterial infection.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid for my dog?
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid is a synthetic penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat infections caused by gram positive and gram negative bacteria. This medication may be used to treat urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections and periodontal disease in dogs caused by susceptible organisms. The clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor it has been added to the amoxicillin to protect the antibiotic from certain enzymes that may destroy the amoxicillin before it can kill the bacteria.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed oral anatacids for my dog?
Antacids are used to neutralize excess acid (decrease the amount of acid) in the stomach. Antacids can be used for inflammation of the esophagus, excessive acid in the stomach, peptic ulcer and inflammation of the stomach. In patients with kidney failure, antacids may be used to decrease the amount of phosphate in the blood.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed aspirin for my dog?
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to treat mild to moderate pain , to reduce inflammation and to reduce fever in dogs.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Atenolol for my dog?
Atenolol is a beta1-blocking agent that is used to treat high blood pressure and to correct irregular heartbeat. Atenolol decreases the heart’s need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the heart must do. It also helps the heart beat more regularly.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed this Buspirone for my dog?
Buspirone may be used in treating certain behavior disorders in dogs and cats, e.g. chronic fears, anxiety, or aggression.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Carprofen for my dog?
Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation in dogs.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed this cephalasporins for my dog?
Cephalosporins are a group of antibiotics used to treat infections caused by gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Cephalosporins are most commonly used to treat respiratory, skeletal, urinary, skin and soft tissue infections.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Chlorambucil for my dog?
Chlorambucil is used to suppress the immune system and to treat abnormal tissue growth that may be either benign or cancerous. Examples of conditions the drug may be used for include: lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, glomerulonephritis, non-erosive arthritis, immune-mediated skin disease, feline pemphigus foliaceous and severe feline eosinophilic granuloma complex.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Cimetidine for my dog?
Cimetidine is a histamine-blocking agent. It helps reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted in the stomach. Cimetidine has been used for treating or managing gastric or duodenal ulcers. It has also been used to treat gastritis and other reflux and hypersecretory conditions.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Clindamycin for my dog?

Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat the following bacterial infections: wounds, abscesses and inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone. It may also be used to treat protozoal infections including toxoplasmosis.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed clomipirine for my dog?
Your veterinarian has prescribed clomipramine to treat obsessive-compulsive behavior or to treat separation anxiety and dominance aggression in dogs Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Dexamethasone for my dog?

Dexamethasone is a cortisone-like medicine used to treat inflammatory conditions involving the joints and to treat nonspecific skin conditions. There may be other conditions for which your veterinarian may prescribe this medication.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Dextromethorphan for my dog?
Dextromethorphan is used to relieve your dog’s cough.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Diethylcarbamazine citrate for my dog?

Diethylcarbamazine citrate is used for prevention of heartworm disease, and/or the treatment of roundworm infections in dogs.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Difloxacin for my dog?

Difloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. This medication has been prescribed for your dog to treat a bacterial infection. It may be prescribed to treat wounds or abscesses and urinary tract infections.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Allopurinol for my dog?

Allopurinol is used to prevent the recurrence of uric acid stones. The medicine works by decreasing the amount of uric acid in the body. This medication has also been recommended as an alternative treatment for Leishmaniasis in dogs.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Ampicillin for my dog?
Ampicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin-type antibiotic effective against a range of infections caused by gram positive and gram negative bacteria. This medication has been prescribed for your dog to treat a bacterial infection.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Azathioprine for my dog?
Azathioprine is used to suppress the immune system.  It is used to treat diseases and disorders caused by an overactive immune system. Examples of conditions the medication may be used for include: immune mediated skin disease, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, rheumatoid arthritis, polyarthritis, polymyositis, eosinophilic enteritis, myasthenia gravis, atrophic gastritis, ulcerative colitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ocular histiocytoma, and chronic active hepatitis. When taking this medication, your pet may become more susceptible to infections. If you can, keep your dog away from other animals with infections.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Bethanechol Chloride for my dog?
Bethanechol chloride is used to stimulate muscular contractions in your dog's bladder. It has been used in pets unable to urinate.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Amitriptyline for my dog?
Amitriptyline has been prescribed to treat separation anxiety and may also be used to prevent itching in dogs. Amtriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant.