Vetnuus | November 2023 18 « BACK TO CONTENTS They can also be used to prevent intraocular inflammation when there is an increased risk for that to occur (e.g. lens-induced uveitis). 8) Prostaglandin analogues (latanoprost) This drug is used in some types of glaucoma (e.g. primary glaucoma) and contraindicated in other types of glaucoma (e.g. anterior lens luxation, uveitic glaucoma). Complementary List 1) Agonist of cholinergic receptors/direct-acting parasympathomimetic (pilocarpine) This drug can be considered to treat neurogenic keratoconjunctivitis sicca by topical or oral administration. 2) Proteinase inhibitors Proteinase inhibitors (EDTA, N-acetylcysteine and tetracycline antibiotics) are to be considered when the activity of matrix metalloproteinases is excessive, resulting in corneal melting, which can be common in geriatric dogs. REPRODUCTION Core List 1) Antiprogestogens (aglepristone) These drugs are used for medical interruption of pregnancy (up to 45 days after mating), induction of parturition or medical management of pyometra, feline mammary fibroadenomatosis, acromegaly during dioestrus and induction of parturition in small breeds up to 15kg. 2) Calcium gluconate or chloride This is used for the iv treatment of periparturient hypocalcaemia (see anaesthetic, analgesics, sedative and emergency drugs). 3) Dopamine agonists (cabergoline, metergoline) These are used for the cessation of lactation (pseudopregnancy or at weaning). They can cause vomiting, pregnancy interruption if used in pregnant females and should not be used with dopamine antagonists. 4) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (deslorelin) This is administered as subcutaneous implants. Deslorelin achieves reversible chemical sterilisation postimplantin male dogs and cats and in prepubertal female dogs. 5) Oxytocin This drug is used for metritis or during problems associated with delivery in dogs and cats. Complementary List 1) Antiandrogens (osaterone acetate, delmadinone acetate, finasteride and flutamide) These drugs are predominantly used for the treatment of prostatic disease in dogs, including canine benign hyperplasia. 2) Glucocorticoids (dexamethasone) These drugs enhance foetal maturation just before caesarean section. List of essential medicines for cats and dogs <<< 17
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