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Various treatments are available for treatment of different types of stones (calculi, uroliths) affecting the urinary system. These medicines dissolve the stones or inhibit their formation.…
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Bromhexine is a mucolytic. It reduces the thickness of the mucus in the trachea and bronchi, so that excessive fluid is more easily cleared from the respiratory tract. Bromhexine is used in…
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Buprenorphine is an opioid analgesic used to relieve pain in your pet after a surgical operation. It is also used for sedation. Your veterinary surgeon will administer the drug by injection…
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Butorphanol is an opioid analgesic used to relieve pain in your pet after a surgical operation. Your veterinary surgeon will administer the drug by injection for pain control.Opioid drugs also…
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Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe carprofen to reduce pain in arthritis or following surgical…
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Chemotherapeutic agents are used to treat cancer in animals. These drugs can cause cancer in humans and should be handled with caution. Most chemotherapeutics are not available as veterinary…
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Chlorphenamine (also called Chlorpheniramine) is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication…
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Chondroitin sulfate is the major glycosaminoglycan (GAGS - see separate article found in this series) found in cartilage. It attracts fluid inside joints, helping to ensure shock absorption…
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Chondroprotective agents provide substances that are needed for the repair and maintenance of cartilage and synovial fluid (the lubricant in joints). They also inhibit substances that break…
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Ciclosporin (also called Cyclosporin) is an immunosuppressive agent. It is used to reduce the body's natural immunity. The preparation given by mouth is used for several conditions including…