http://ratguide.com/meds/ The Layman's Guide to Medication Use in Pet Rats en Copyright 2013 Karen Grant RN-BC. Bella Hodges, Kristin J. Johnson, and many others Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:06:48 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/central_nervous_system_drugs/cabergoline.php Brands Galastop Dostinex Cabasar Availability Tablets: 0.5mg (available as Dostinex) Capsules: in a variety of strengths Cabergoline oil suspension 17.5 mcg/mL to 500 mcg/mL ; 1 mg/mL (can be made up in flavors) http://www.wedgewoodpetrx.com/items/cabergoline-oral-oil-suspension.html Suspensions may also be made up in 2mg/mL concentrations Pharmacology Cabergoline, similar to bromocriptine and pergolide,... (777 words, 1 link) http://ratguide.com/meds/central_nervous_system_drugs/cabergoline.php Central Nervous System Drugs Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:06:48 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/antimicrobial_agents/marbofloxacin.php (820 words, 3 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/antimicrobial_agents/marbofloxacin.php Antimicrobial Agents Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:35:21 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/analgesics/tramadol.php tramadol hydrochloride Brand Ultram, Tramal Availability Tablets: 50 mg Capsules Syrup Injectable (not available commercially in the USA) Pharmacology Tramadol hydrochloride is a synthetic, centrally acting, opiate agonist analgesic with a dual mode of action. It binds to opioid receptors modifying the transmission of pain impulses, and inhibits the... (547 words, 4 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/analgesics/tramadol.php Analgesics Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:06:54 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/ophthalmics/artificial_tears_ocular_lubricants.php Generic name artificial tears and lubricants Brand name COMFORT TEARS, LACRIL, HYPOTEARS, LIQUIFILM TEARS, LACRI-LUBE, as well as several other brand names. Availability Multiple OTC drop or ointment preparations with or without preservatives. Pharmacology Artificial tears are an eye solution, used to moisten the eyes as an eye rinse and... (655 words) http://ratguide.com/meds/ophthalmics/artificial_tears_ocular_lubricants.php Ophthalmics Mon, 31 May 2010 17:58:54 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/ophthalmics/bacitracinneomycinpolymyxin_b.php Veterinary Form: Triple Antibiotic Ophthalmic Ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin B) Also known as: BNP Brand Mycitracin (ophthalmic ointment), Trioptic-P, Vetropolycin, Neobacimyx *Note: OTC HUMAN PRODUCT EQUIVALENT TO THE VET FORMULA: TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT. Human product: Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution uses gramicidin in place of bacitracin. They are virtually the same except that... (556 words, 3 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/ophthalmics/bacitracinneomycinpolymyxin_b.php Ophthalmics Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:02:14 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/miscellaneous/sucralfate.php Brand Name Carafate Availability Tablets: 1 gram Suspension: 1 g/10 mL in 420 mL (also comes in 10mg/10ml unit dose cups) Pharmacology Sucralfate, a sucrose aluminum hydroxide compound, is an anti-ulcer agent which binds to the surface of ulcers and forms a protective barrier. While the actual mechanism of action... (368 words, 2 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/miscellaneous/sucralfate.php Miscellaneous Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:26:06 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/dermatomucosals/silver_sulfadiazine.php Brand Name Silvadene Thermazene SSD cream Availability Topical cream of a 1% solution in a water-soluble base Pharmacology Silver sulfadiazine is a sulfa derived topical broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal cream. It is bactericidal for fungi and Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Its action is to disrupt both microbial cell walls and... (291 words) http://ratguide.com/meds/dermatomucosals/silver_sulfadiazine.php Dermatomucosals Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:31:23 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/anti-infectives/advantage.php Brand Advantage (OTC, spot-on medication for lice and flea control) Active ingredient: Imidacloprid Availability Advantage (orange label-4 pack) for cats/kittens 9 pounds and under. *Warning notice for pet rat owners! K9 Advantix for Dogs (containing pymethrin) should not be used. Check to ensure that the product you are purchasing is... (576 words, 4 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/anti-infectives/advantage.php Anti-Infectives Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:57:11 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/figures/giving_medications_figure_1.php Directions for giving medications. (14 words) http://ratguide.com/meds/figures/giving_medications_figure_1.php Figures Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:14:42 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/figures/giving_medications_figure_2.php Subcutaneous Injection In some instances medications must be given subcutaneously (under the skin and above the muscle layer). Typically, such medications will be prescribed by a veterinarian. It is recommended that you have either your veterinarian (or a veterinary assistant) show you how to give an SQ injection before you... (757 words, 2 images) http://ratguide.com/meds/figures/giving_medications_figure_2.php Figures Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:38:12 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/herbals_health_supplements/melatonin.php Brand Melatonin, Melatonix, Tranzone Availability Tablets: 1mg, 1.5mg, 3 mg Capsules: 1mg, 3mg, 5 mg Liquid: 500 mcg/mL, 1mg/mL Pharmacology Melatonin is an endogenous hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan , in mammals. However it is not stored by the pineal gland.... (944 words, 2 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/herbals_health_supplements/melatonin.php Herbals / Health Supplements Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:13:44 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/miscellaneous/naloxone_hcl.php Brands P/M Naloxone HCL, Narcan Availability Injectable: 0.02 mg/mL , 0.4 mg/mL & 1 mg/mL (*note: 0.02 mg/mL is preservative-free) Pharmacology Naloxone is an opiate antagonist. It is structurally related to oxymorphone. Considered a pure antagonist, naloxone has no analgesic activity. Naloxone is believed to act competitively by binding to... (306 words, 3 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/miscellaneous/naloxone_hcl.php Miscellaneous Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:13:35 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/otics/tresaderm.php Generic Ingredients Thiabendazole, dexamethasone, neomycin sulfate Availability Comes in 7.5 mL and 15 mL dropper bottles by prescription Pharmacology Tresaderm is a dermatologic solution which contains thiabendazole, dexamethasone, and neomycin sulfate. The ingredient thiabendazole is both a fungicide and a parasiticide, and displays activity against dermatophytes (e.g. Microsporum and Trichophyton).... (287 words, 2 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/otics/tresaderm.php Otics Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:31:49 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/basics/safe_volumes_for_injection.php The amount of drug or solution that can be safely injected into a rat will depend on the route used to administer. In some cases both subcutaneous and intramuscular injections can be given in larger volume if divided over several different sites on the rat. It is important to note... (243 words) http://ratguide.com/meds/basics/safe_volumes_for_injection.php Basics Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:14:50 -0800 http://ratguide.com/meds/nsaids/carprofen.php Brand RIMADYL, NOVOX Availability 25 mg, 75 mg & 100 mg Caplets, Chewables, Injectable Pharmacology Carprofen is a member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). This is the same class as other more common over-the-counter remedies such as ibuprofen (e.g. Advil), naproxen (e.g. Aleve), ketoprofen... (555 words, 5 links) http://ratguide.com/meds/nsaids/carprofen.php NSAIDs Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:38:15 -0800