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Reproductive drugs
Enocrine and reproductive disorder drugs
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 2
11/08/2009

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Term
GnRH, what does it stand for and what is it used for?
Definition
Gonadorelin, to treat cystic (follicular) ovaries in dairy
Term
hCG, What does it stand for and what is it used for?
Definition
Chorionic Gonadotropin, to treat cystitis and nymphomania in dairy cows
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FSH-P, What doew it stand for and what is it used for?
Definition
Folicle-stimulating hormone-pituitary, used for out-of-season breeding
Term
Estradiol cypionate (ECP) injections and Dietystilbestrol (DES)are used for what in cattle? Dogs? Horses?
Definition
Cattle- Tx of persistant corpus lutem, to expel purulent material from the uterus, retained placentas, mummified fetuses, and to promote weight gain. Dogs- to induce abortion and control urinary incontinence Horses- Induction of etrus in non-breeding season
Term
Estrogen agents can cause__________
Definition
Anemia (along with abortion in pregnant animals)
Term
Name three progestins.
Definition
Megestrol acetate (Ovaban), MedroxyprogesteroneAcetate (Depo-Provera), and Altrenogest(Regu-Mate)
Term
What is ovaban used for?
Definition
to supress estrus and treat false pregnancy
Term
What is Depo-Provera used for?
Definition
to supress estrus in cats and dogs and behavioral problems
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What is Regu-Mate used for?
Definition
To supress estrus in mares
Term
What are prostaglandins used for?
Definition
To induce partrition or abortion
Term
What is oxytocin used for? How long does one dose last?
Definition
To augment uterine contractions, to deliver the placenta, to induce milk letdown. 15 minutes.
Term
What does agalatia mean?
Definition
A condition of not producing milk.
Term
Drugs used to treat Hypothyroidism (supplement thyroid hormone).
Definition
Levotyroxine Sodium (T4) Trade names: Soloxine, thyrox-form,Thyro-L, Thyrosyn
Term
Two drugs for hyperthyroidism are:
Definition
Methimazole (Tapazole) and Carbimazole.Note: Tapazole topical available. Put onpinna of ear, 50% effective.
Term
True or false,Insulin increases blood sugar.
Definition
False, it decreases blood glucose.
Term
What hormone increases blood glucose levels?
Definition
Glucagon
Term
Treatment for non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus in cats.
Definition
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Term
Signs for type I and II Diabetes mellitus
Definition
Polyphagia, PU/PD, weight loss
Term
What is Diabetic ketoacidosis?
Definition
Body fat is metabolised leading to accumulation of ketone bodies
Term
Name the short acting insulins.
Definition
Semilente,regular crystalline. Trade names: Regular Ilente I, Humilin R, Novalin R
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Name the intermediate acting insulins.
Definition
NPH and Lente Trade names: NPH IlenteI, NPH insulin, Lente, Humilin N, Novalin N
Term
Name the long acting insulins.
Definition
PZI and Ultralente Trade names: ultralente= humilin U, PZI = protamine insulin-zinc percipitate
Term
Signs of insulin overdose- list.
Definition
Ataxia, weakness, shaking and seizure
Term
Growth promoters are used in calves, steers, heifers and sheep. What is used? When should growth implants not be used?
Definition
Estrogen (Estradiol) Not to be used in breeding or dairy cattle.
Term
What adverse effects can occur with growth hormones?
Definition
Rectal prolapse, mounting, elevated tail heads, udder developement
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