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Chloramphenicol (brand names Chloromycetin®, Viceton®) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections in many species. Chloramphenicol comes as tablets, capsules, liquid suspension, and in an injectable form (chloramphenicol sodium succinate). Injectable forms will be administered by your veterinarian.
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Cephalexin (brand names Rilexine®, Keflex®, Vetolexin®) is an oral antibiotic used to treat pyoderma and other bacterial skin infections in dogs and is used off label (extra-label) in cats, horses, ferrets, reptiles, and birds to treat pyoderma and some other skin infections. It is sometimes used off label (extra label) to treat some urinary tract infections in cats and dogs.
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Cefpodoxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat skin infections in dogs. It is also used off-label in cats and to treat other types of infection. It is given orally in tablet or liquid form. Side effects are uncommon.
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec®, Reactine®) is an antihistamine used off label to treat and prevent pruritus (itching) associated with atopic dermatitis, urticaria (hives), and insect bite reactions in cats and dogs. It may also be used for respiratory allergy symptoms.
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Cefovecin (brand name: Convenia®) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used off label in cats and dogs for skin infections, periodontal disease, and urinary tract infections. It has also been used as a part of outpatient treatment for parvovirus and other bacterial infections. Cefovecin is given by injection under the skin.
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Captopril (brand names Capoten®, Captril®) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It is used off label to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure in cats and dogs.
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Desmopressin is a hormone used off-label to treat diabetes insipidus (not diabetes mellitus) and von Willebrand disease in cats, dogs, and horses. Desmopressin is usually provided in a nasal spray format, but the nasal spray is administered as drops in the eye. Your veterinarian may recommend an oral tablet or an injection given in the clinic.
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Cyclosporine (Atopica®) is given by mouth and is used to treat immune-mediated diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (skin allergies), in cats and dogs, and other immune-mediated conditions.
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Clopidogrel is used off label to prevent abnormal blood clots in dogs, cats, and horses. In cats, this medication may also improve circulation in the lower limbs when used after a blood clot event. It is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or compounded liquid.
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Carprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used on and off label. It is given by mouth in the form of a tablet to treat pain and inflammation. The most common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. Do not use this medication in pets with bleeding disorders, in pets that are allergic to it or other NSAIDs in the same class, or in pets concurrently using corticosteroids or other NSAIDs. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
