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Furosemide is given by mouth or injection and is used on and off label to treat many conditions, including congestive heart failure and fluid retention. Common side effects include increased urination, diarrhea, or constipation. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it or in those that are unable to make urine.
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Fuzapladib sodium (Panoquell-CA1) is an immune modulating medication used to manage the signs associated with acute canine pancreatitis. This medication is currently conditionally approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is for use in dogs only.
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Gabapentin (brand names: Neurontin®, Aclonium®, Equipax®, Gantin®, Gabarone®, Gralise®, Neurostil®, Progresse®) is an anti-seizure and pain medication that is used with other medications to treat seizures and chronic pain, primarily nerve pain, in dogs and cats. It has also been used in cats to treat fear and anxiety associated with veterinary visits. It is given by mouth in the form of a capsule, tablet, or compounded liquid.
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Ganciclovir ophthalmic is a topical antiviral drug used to treat herpes virus eye infections (herpes keratitis) in cats, horses, and other animals. Ganciclovir ophthalmic comes in ointment gel form.
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Gatifloxacin ophthalmic is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Gatifloxacin ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Gemfibrozil is a medication used in dogs and cats to treat high levels of fat (lipids) in the blood that have not been controlled by dietary modifications. Occasionally, it is used in birds for the same purpose. Information about Gemfibrozil's benefits and adverse effects in animals is still being determined.
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Gentamicin + betamethasone ophthalmic (Gentocin Durofilm) is a steroid anti-inflammatory eye medication with antibiotics used to treat external eye infections and eye inflammation in dogs. It is also sometimes used to manage pannus or pigmentary keratitis in dogs, and used off-label in cats and horses.
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Gentamicin + betamethasone valerate + clotrimazole otic (Otomax) is a combination topical ear medication used to treat bacterial and/or yeast ear infections in dogs. It is also used off label to treat bacterial and/or yeast infections in cats, or for the topical treatment of superficial skin infections in both dogs and cats.
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Gentamicin + Miconazole + Hydrocortisone Aceponate (GMHa) Combination Otic (brand name: EasOtic) is a combination antibiotic, antifungal, and corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drug used to treat certain bacterial and yeast ear infections in dogs and off label in cats. GMHa is a suspension used once daily.
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Gentamicin ophthalmic is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections and end-stage glaucoma. Side effects may include increased redness or eye irritation. Do not use this medication if your pet is allergic to it or has a full thickness wound to the eye. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.