Rabbit medicines thread

Is it possible to have a 'Rabbit Medicines' thread in the care section?

I've just posted in Rabbit Chat about Panacur, and explained I didn't know what it was for or what it treated until the vet told me - if the vet hadn't told me then my buns would be at risk!

So is it possible to have this thread? I would like to know what 'medicine' treats for, but I suppose the downside for that is that people could wrongly diagnose their pet and administer the wrong drug.

Maybe not listing everything, but for regular treatments, like Panacur for E. Cuniculi.

I just don't want to have to use the blank wide eye stare when the vet mentions a foreign word to me again!

good idea, i get very confused about different meds.

Do you mean prescription meds?

Janex

Metacam - for pain relief (for wounds/surgery etc.) and can also be given long term e.g. to ease arthritis... it is a non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug as well as an analgesic (pain killer).

http://www.metacam.co.uk/index.php

Jane you would be the ideal person to comply a list for us

Jack's-Jane said:

Do you mean prescription meds?

Janex

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Hmmm not sure!! :?

The one which Faye has done is good about the metcam, is that prescription?

Yes it is a prescription drug

Fayeloicia said:

Hmmm not sure!! :?

The one which Faye has done is good about the metcam, is that prescription?

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Yes, it is

Apart from Infacol (Simethicone) for gassy tums, Panacur (a wormer),
Fibreplex (a pre/probiotic paste with added fibre) I cant think of any non-prescription meds.

If you wanted a list of meds your Vet may prescribe and what they are then here are a few

Antibiotics:
Baytil (Enrofloxacin)
Septrin (Co-Trimoxazole)
Oxytetracycline
Metronidazole
Cephalexin (best given via injection to minimise risk of gut dybiosis)
Depocillin (MUST ONLY BE GIVEN BY INJECTION)

Analgesia:
Metacam (Meloxicam) -Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Analgesic
Rimadyl (Carprofen) -NSAID-my Vet does not use this drug on Rabbits due to the high risk of liver toxicity
Ketoprofen-NSAID
Torbugesic/Vetergesic-Opiate analgesics

Gut Motility Stimulants:
Metoclopromide
Prepulsid (Vet needs to apply for a 'named Rabbit Licence' to obtain Prepulsid as it was withdrawn for use in HUMANS due to adverse reactions)

Anti- Gastric Ulcer Meds:
Zantac (Ranitidine)
Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Zoton (Omeprazole)

Anti GI Ulcer meds may be used for Rabbits who have been anorexic for several days or for those on longterm NSAIDs

Topical Antibiotics :
Fucithalmic - for eye infections
Tiacil- for eye infections and can be used as part of treatment regime in jaw abscesses, the Tiacil is put directly into the abscess cavity
Maxitrol- An antibiotic/steroidal eye preparation
Fuciderm- For topical use on some skin infections.
Flamazine- an abx cream useful for treating Ulcerative Pododermatitis ( sore hocks)

Steroids :
Nandralone- Anabolic Steroid -may be used as part of treatment regime for a Bun in chronic renal failure

Dexamethasone-Corticosteroid- may be used as a fast acting anti-inflammatory BUT Corticosteroids should be used with EXTREME CAUTION in Rabbits.

There are relatively few Veterinary Medications that are licenced for use in Rabbits. This does not imply they are unsafe, just that the drug companies have not run trials on the use of their drug in Rabbits. Not 'financially viable' apparently..........:evil:

There are loads more drugs your Vet may prescribe but the above is a basic guideline

Janex

Jane,

That list is very useful!

Thank you!