Drug Index

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Clorazepate for my dog?
Clorazepate is used to relieve anxiety, as a hypnotic-sedative agent and as an anti-convulsant. In dogs, clorazepate is often administered with phenobarbital and used to help treat convulsions. Clorazepate is a benzodiazepine. This class of medicines is used to slow down the nervous system.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Diazepam for my dog?

Diazepam is used to relieve anxiety, as a muscle relaxant, as a hypnotic agent, as an appetite stimulant and to control seizures. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. This class of medicines is used to slow down the nervous system.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Diethylstilbestrol for my dog?

Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic non-steroidal estrogen agent. It has been used in estrogen responsive urinary incontinence and in the prevention of pregnancy after mismating in female dogs. Your veterinarian may prescribe diethylstilbestrol for other conditions.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Digoxin for my dog ?

Digoxin is used to control the rate and rhythm of your dog's heart. It also improves the strength and efficiency with which the heart beats.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Diltiazem for my dog?

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocking agent which is used to treat high blood pressure and to decrease the heart rate. Diltiazem 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 Dimenhydrinate for my dog?

Dimenhydrinate is generally used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness in dogs. This medication may be used for other conditions as determined by your veterinarian.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Diphenhydramine for my dog?

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to prevent the symptoms of allergies. This medication may also be used for its sedative effect to calm your dog and therefore, prevent itching associated with an allergic response. This medication may be used for other conditions as determined by your veterinarian.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Doxycycline for my dog?

Doxycycline is a semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic used to treat infections. This medication has been prescribed for your dog to treat a bacterial infection.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Enalapril for my dog?

Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This medication may be used to treat high blood pressure and as a vasodilator in the treatment of heart failure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder. If this continues, the heart and arteries may get damaged and not function correctly. If the heart does not work properly, it could also damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys. This medication may be used for other conditions as prescribed by your veterinarian.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Enrofloxacin for my dog?
Enrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. This medication has been prescribed for your dog to treat a bacterial infection. It may be prescribed to treat urinary tract, skin or respiratory tract infections.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Ephedrine for my dog?

Ephedrine is used to help control urinary incontinence in dogs. It may also be used to open up the air passages of the lungs and to relieve nasal congestion. Ephedrine is an alpha-receptor stimulant.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Famotidine for my dog?

Famotidine is a histamine-blocking agent. It helps reduce the amount of gastric acid secreted in the stomach. Famotidine has been used for treating or helping to manage gastric or duodenal ulcers. It has also been used to treat gastritis and reflux conditions.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Fenbendazole for my dog?

Fenbendazole is a de-wormer.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Glipizide for my dog ?

Glipizide is a sulfonylurea anti-diabetic agent used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes. Glipizide works by causing the pancreas to release more insulin into the bloodstream. 

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Griseofulvin for my dog?

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Hydralazine for my dog?

Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure by decreasing the workload of the heart and arteries. It is also used as an added treatment in congestive heart failure.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Hydroxyzine for my dog?

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy. Your veterinarian may prescribe this medication to prevent itching in dogs. This medication has sedative properties.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Imidacloprid for my dog?

Imidacloprid is a topical insecticidal agent prescribed by your veterinarian to treat fleas in dogs.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Imipramine for my dog?
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It may be used in dogs for the treatment of abrupt attacks of muscular weakness and diminished skeletal muscle control triggered by emotional stimuli such as anger and fear, separation anxiety, lick granuloma and urinary incontinence.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Insulin for my dog?

Insulin is a hormone that helps the body turn the food your dog eats into energy. Insulin works by allowing the sugar to pass from the blood into the body’s cells to make fat, sugar and protein. Without insulin, sugar cannot get into the body’s cells. Insulin works whether the body makes its own insulin or if it is given by injection. Insulin is given when your dog has diabetes.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Interferon for my dog ?

Interferon alfa-2a is used to alleviate the clinical effects of certain viral diseases, including certain cancers in dogs.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Itraconazole for my dog?

Itraconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections in dogs. There may be other conditions for which your veterinarian may prescribe this medication.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Ivermectin for my dog ?

Ivermectin is used as a de-wormer and as a preventative for heartworm.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Kaolin and pectin for my dog?

Kaolin and pectin are used to treat diarrhea. They may also be used to relieve the symptoms of an upset stomach and nausea. Occasionally this medication may be used as an adsorbent if the pet has ingested certain toxins.

Why has my veterinarian prescribed Ketoconazole for my dog?

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections in  dogs. There may be other conditions for which your veterinarian may prescribe this medication.