Pharm, Intro

rapid development of tolerance

tachyphylaxis
1+1 >2

potentiation (syngery
1+1=2

Summation
1+1<2

Antagonism
Pharmacodynamics-

the way drugs work
Pharmacokinetics-

Drug "behavior" on the body
Clinical Pharmacology

inter-relationship btw. pharmokinetics, pharmodynamics and disease process
therapeutics

art and science of the clinical use of drugs
Side-effects

Predictable effects
Adverse Reactions

Unpredictable effects
DMSO

Skin prep to facilitate absorption
IV suspensions can cause...

micro-emboli
Phlebitis can occur when...

an irritating substance is injected SQ, and leads to sloughing of the skin
Milks and cheese should be avoided when administering

tetracyclines
Given IM, ____, is long lasting, but short-acting when given IV

Oxytetracycline
IV sites in...
Horses/cow/goat/sheep:
Pig:
Dog:
Cat:
- Horses/cow/goat/sheep: Jugular
- Pig: Ear
- Dog: Cephalic/tarsal
- Cat: Saphenous/cephalic/tarsal
IM sites
- Quads
- Triceps
- Semimembranus groups
- neck
Risks associates with epidurals
- collapse on hindlegs
- Abscessation at tail head and spinal canal
Risks associated with IP injections
- peritonitis
- adhesions
Aminoglycosides are absorbed via...
- IP injections (but not through the gut)
- Uterus
nebulizers can be used to deliver ____ in horses

cromoglycate
When given ___ , penn crosses the blood-brai barrier

intrathecal

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Pharm, Intro

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Intro

Updated

2011-01-21T02:41:58Z

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