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Hypromellose is a tear substitute used to moisten and lubricate eyes. It is used when your pet has keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome). Hypromellose drops are not available as a…
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Imidapril 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…
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Insulin is a hormone that helps the body turn the food your pet 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.
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Kaolin and pectin are used to treat diarrhoea. 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…
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Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe ketoprofen to reduce pain in arthritis. Ketoprofen blocks the…
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Levothyroxine (also called thyroxine) is used to treat low thyroid levels. This medication belongs to the general group of medicines called hormones. It is used to provide replacement thyroid…
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Liquid paraffin is a laxative used for the treatment of constipation. Paraffin in the form of a paste is used for control of 'fur balls/hair balls' in cats. Longhaired cats should be groomed…
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Maropitant is an anti-emetic (stops vomiting). Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe maropitant to stop vomiting due to gastritis, chemotherapy and also travel sickness. Maropitant acts in the…
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Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe meloxicam to reduce pain in arthritis. Meloxicam blocks the…
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Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory and allergic conditions. There may be other conditions for which your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication.…