Veterinary Compounding

The practice of pharmacy compounding is becoming a popular solution to veterinary problems. Compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its resurgence in recent years extends valuable benefits to today’s pet owners. Animals often have variations of the same diseases humans can have, including skin rashes, eye and ear infections, heart conditions, cancer, and diabetes. Medicating pets presents unique problems that often are best dealt with through compounding.

• Amitriptyline

  Tricyclic antidepressant used for behavioral problems

• Azithromycin

  Macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

• Ciprofloxacin

  Broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

• Enalapril

  Angiotensinogen converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for heart failure

• Fluconazole

  Anti-fungal used to treat fungal infections with reduced side effects compared to ketoconazole.

• Furosemide

  Loop diuretic used for congestive heart failure

• Griseofulvin

  Anti-fungal used to treat fungal infections on the skin or hair

• Hydroxyzine

  Anti-histamine used to treat allergies

• Hyoscyamine

  Anticholinergic antispasmodic used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, hypermotility of the lower urinary tract, peptic ulcer disease, and irritable bowel syndrome

• Ketoconazole

  anti-fungal used to treat fungal infections

• Meloxicam

  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and reduce inflammation

• Methimazole

  Anti-thyroid agent used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism

• Metoclopramide

  Gastrointestinal prokinetic used for acid reflux, megacolon (enlarged colon), megaesophagus (enlarged esophagus). Megaesophagus is common in humans, cats, dogs, and horses. The enlarged esophagus prevents food from being pushed down into the stomach and usually results in regurgitation

• Phenobarbital

  Anticonvulsant used for seizure control

• Piroxicam

  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat arthritis

• Potassium Bromide

  Anticonvulsant used to aid in seizure control

*For more information concerning dosage, potential side effects, mechanism of action, etc., in dealing with these or other compounded products, feel free to e-mail, call, or visit us at Noble Pharmacy in Noble, Oklahoma.