This article lists veterinary pharmaceutical drugs alphabetically by name. Many veterinary drugs have more than one name and, therefore, the same drug may be listed more than once. Brand names and active ingredient (generic) names are differentiated by the use of capital initials for brand names, and lower case letter for active ingredient names.
Abbreviations are used in the list as follows:
- INN = International Nonproprietary Name
- BAN = British Approved Name
- USAN = United States Adopted Name
A
- acepromazine â€" sedative, tranquilizer, and antiemetic
- alprazolam â€" benzodiazepine used as an anxiolytic and tranquilizer
- altrenogest - used to synchronize estrus
- amantadine â€" as an analgesic for chronic pain
- aminophylline - bronchodilator
- amitraz â€" antiparasitic used to control ticks, mites, lice and other animal pests. Cannot be used on horses or cats.
- amitriptyline â€" tricyclic antidepressant used to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming and spraying in dogs and cats.
- amlodipine â€" calcium channel blocker used to decrease blood pressure
- amoxicillin â€" antibiotic indicated for susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections. Ineffective against species that produce beta-lactamase.
- apomorphine â€" emetic (used to induce vomiting)
- artificial tears â€" lubricant eye drops used as a tear supplement (not an adequate treatment for keratoconjunctivits sicca). Also used during surgical procedures to keep eyes from drying out under anesthesia.
- atenolol â€" to treat cardiac arrythmias, hypertension, and diabetes plus other cardiovascular disorders
- atipamezole â€" α2-adrenergic antagonist used to reverse the sedative and analgesic effects of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists
B
- benazepril â€" ACE-inhibitor used in heart failure, hypertension, chronic renal failure and protein-losing nephropathy
- bethanechol - stimulates bladder contractions
- Biodyl - dietary supplement
- bupivacaine - local anesthetic primarily utilized pre- and post-operatively
- buprenorphine â€" narcotic for pain relief in cats after surgery
- butorphanol â€" mu agonist/kappa antagonist, used as a cough suppressant and for a muscle relaxation effect in horses
C
- carprofen â€" COX-2 selective NSAID used to relieve pain and inflammation in dogs. Anecdotal reports of severe GI effects in cats.
- cefovecin â€" Cephalosporin-class antibiotic used to treat skin infections in dogs and cats.
- cefpodoxime â€" Antibiotic
- cephalexin â€" Antibiotic, particularly useful for susceptible Staphylococcus infections.
- chloramphenicol â€" treats anaerobic bacterial infections, both Gram-positive and -negative. Crosses blood-brain barrier, useful in treatment of meningitis
- cimetidine â€" H2 antagonist used to reduce GI acid production aids in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as esophageal reflux. Newer agents may be more appropriate as they have a longer duration of action and fewer drug interactions (i.e. ranitidine, famotidine, omeprazole). It is starting to be recommended for treatment of Melanoma in horses
- ciprofloxacin - Antibiotic of quinolone group.
- clamoxyquine â€" Antiparasitic to treat salmonids for infection with the myxozoan parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis.
- clavamox antibiotic- oral, used to treat skin and other infections.
- clavaseptin oral crushed and mixed with food or a treat for pet mink or ferret in case of abscess after wound or cyst is punctured and drained. Suitable for long term treatment 4 to 6 months.
- clavulanic acid â€" Adjunct to penicillin-derived antibiotics used to overcome resistance in bacteria that secrete beta-lactamase.
- clenbuterol â€" A decongestant and bronchodilator used for the treatment of recurrent airway obstruction in horses
- clindamycin â€" Antibiotic with particular use in dental infections. Effective against most aerobic Gram-positive cocci (but not Enterococcus faecalis), and some anaerobic bacteria
- clomipramine â€" Primarily in dogs: Obsessive-compulsive disorders, dominance aggression and anxiety; may be useful in spraying cats
- Cosequin
- cyproheptadine primarily used as an appetite stimulant in cats and dogs.
D
- deracoxib
- Deramaxx
- dexamethasone â€" Antiinflammatory used as a diagnostic tool for Cushing's syndrome
- diazepam â€" Benzodiazepine used to treat status epilepticus, also used as a preanesthetic and a sedative.
- dichlorophene â€" fungicide, germicide, and antimicrobial agent used for the removal of parasites such as ascarids, hookworms, and tapeworms from cats and dogs
- diphenhydramine â€" Histamine blocker (trade name Benadryl)
- doxycycline â€" Antibiotic, also used to treat Lyme disease
E
- enalapril â€" ACE-inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
- enrofloxacin â€" Broad spectrum antibiotic (Gram-positive and -negative) -- not recommended for streptococci, or anaerobic bacteria
- equine chorionic gonadotropin â€" gonadotropic hormone used to induce ovulation in livestock prior to artificial insemination
- Equithesin - a general anesthetic agent containing chloral hydrate, magnesium sulfate and pentobarbital
F
- fenbendazole â€"an antiparasite drug use for mainly in case of nematode
- fipronil -
- flunixin meglumine â€" trade name Banamine; NSAID used as an analgesic and antipyretic in horses.
- furosemide â€" diuretic used to prevent exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses
G
- gabapentin â€" Strong pain reliever
- glycopyrrolate â€"emergency drug used for cardiac support
H
- hydromorphone â€" Opioid analgesic used as a premedication
- hydroxyzine â€" antihistamine drug used primarily for treatment of allergies
I
- isoxsuprine â€" vasodilator used for laminitis and navicular disease in horses
- ivermectin â€" a broad-spectrum antiparasitic used in horses and dogs
K
- Keppra - Anti-convulsant, used for seizures. (Levetiracetam is the generic form).
- ketamine â€" dissociative anesthetic and tranquilizer in cats, dogs, horses, and other animals
- ketoprofen â€" nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
L
- levamisole â€" antiparasitic
- levetiracetam â€" anti-convulsant used for seizures
- levothyroxine
- lufenuron â€" insecticide used for flea control
M
- marbofloxacin â€" antibiotic
- maropitant â€" Antiemetic
- medetomidine â€" surgical anesthetic and analgesic
- meloxicam â€" nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- metacam â€" used to reduce inflammation and pain
- methimazole â€" used in treatment of hyperthyroidism
- metoclopramide â€" Potent antiemetic, secondarily as a prokinetic.
- metronidazole â€" Highly effective against anaerobic bacteria. Has good activity against protozoa, but Fenbendazole may be a better choice. (more effective, less side effects)
- milbemycin oxime â€" a broad spectrum antiparasitic used as an anthelmintic, insecticide and miticide
- mirtazapine â€" antiemetic and appetite stimulant in cats and dogs
- morphine â€" Pure mu agonist/opioid analgesic used as a premedication
- moxifloxacin â€" Antibiotic used for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, complicated and uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and complicated intra-abdominal infections
N
- neomycin â€" Often used for topical preparation (much like neosporin). Can also be used orally.
- nimesulide - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- nitarsone â€" feed additive used in poultry to increase weight gain, improve feed efficiency, and prevent histomoniasis (blackhead disease)
- nitenpyram â€" insecticide
- nitroscanate â€" Anthelmintic used to treat roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms
- nitroxynil â€" Anthelmintic for fasciola and liver fluke infestations.
- nystatin â€" Antifungal
O
- oxytetracycline -(Antibiotic) Oxytetracycline can also be used to correct breathing disorders in livestock.
- ofloxacin â€" fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- oclacitinib - antipruritic
- omeprazole â€" for the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses
- oxibendazole â€" anthelmintic
- oxymorphone â€" analgesic
P
- pentobarbital â€" humane euthanasia of animals not to be used for food
- pentoxyfylline - xanthine derivative used in as an antiinflammatory drug and in the prevention of endotoxemia
- phenobarbital â€" antiseizure medication
- phenylbutazone â€" nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID)
- phenylpropanolamine - controls urinary incontinence in dogs
- phenytoin/pentobarbital â€" animal euthanasia product containing phenytoin and pentobarbital
- pimobendan â€" PDE3 (phosphodiesterase 3) inhibitor used to manage heart failure in dogs
- pirlimycin â€" antimicrobial
- ponazuril â€" anticoccidial
- praziquantel â€" treatment of infestations of the tapeworms Dipylidium caninum, Taenia pisiformis, Echinococcus granulosus
- prazosin - sympatholytic used in hypertension and abnormal muscle contractions
- prednisolone â€" glucocorticoid (steroid) used in the management of inflammation and auto-immune disease, primarily in cats
- prednisone â€" glucocorticoid (steroid) used in the management of inflammation and auto immune disease
- propofol â€" short acting intravenous drug used to induce anesthesia
- pyrantel â€" effective against ascarids, hookworms and stomach worms
R
- rifampin - antimicrobial primarily used in conjunction with other erythromycin in the treatment of Rhodococcus equi infections in foals
- robenacoxib â€" nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- roxarsone â€" arsenical used as a coccidiostat and for increased weight gain
S
- selamectin â€" antiparasitic treating fleas, roundworms, ear mites, heartworm, and hookworms. Available only as Revolution (not in generic form)
- Sentinel Flavor Tabs â€" antiparasitic
- silver sulfadiazine â€" antibacterial
- Soloxine â€" used in the treatment of hypothyroidism
- streptomycin â€" antibiotic used in large animals
- sucralfate â€" treats NSAID-associated ulcers
- sulfasalazine â€" anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic
- Synulox â€" antibiotic
T
- Telazol â€" intravenous drug used to induce anesthesia; combination of tiletamine and zolazepam
- theophylline â€" for brochospasm and cardiogenic edema
- Thiostrepton â€" antibiotic
- thiabendazole â€" antiparasitic
- tolfenamic acid - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID)
- tramadol â€" analgesic
- triamcinolone acetonide â€" corticosteroid
- Trimidox - antibacterial containing trimethoprim and sulfadoxine
- trimethoprim - used widely for bacterial infections, is in the family of sulfa drugs
- trilostane â€" for canine Cushing's (hyperadrenocorticism) syndrome
- tylosin â€" antibiotic
X
- xylazine â€" α2-adrenergic agonist (used to temporarily sedate animals)
Y
- yohimbine â€" used to reverse effects of xylazine, also called an "antidote" to xylazine