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🟢 Cerenia Maropitant Citrate Tablets (16 mg)

Cerenia Maropitant Citrate Tablets

Appetite

Drugs

Nausea

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References and resources
  1. Boukaache Y, Ferret ML, Khoukh VDK, Enache A, Iwaszkiw D, Bertin S, Bruno F. Evaluation of the efficacy of transdermal administration of maropitant in managing vomiting in cats. Open Vet J. 2022 Sep-Oct;12(5):618-621. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2022.v12.i5.4 
  2. Bradbrook C. Is maropitant analgesic? Ace Vets Limited T/A The Zero Pain Philosophy. 2023. https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/post/is-maropitant-analgesic 
  3. HICKMAN, M.A., COX, S.R., MAHABIR, S., MISKELL, C., LIN, J., BUNGER, A. and McCALL, R.B. (2008), Safety, pharmacokinetics and use of the novel NK-1 receptor antagonist maropitant (CereniaTM) for the prevention of emesis and motion sickness in cats. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 31: 220-229. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00952.x 
  4. Kinobe RT, Miyake Y. Evaluating the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of maropitant: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vet J. 2020 May-Jun;259-260:105471. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105471 
  5. Love L. Is Maropitant Analgesic? North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS). 2021. https://www.mynavas.org/post/is-maropitant-analgesic 
  6. Quimby JM, Brock WT, Moses K, Bolotin D, Patricelli K. Chronic use of maropitant for the management of vomiting and inappetence in cats with chronic kidney disease: a blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2015;17(8):692-697. doi:10.1177/1098612X14555441 
  7. Quimby JM. Maropitant Use in Cats. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2020. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/maropitant-use-in-cats/ 
  8. SEDLACEK, H.S., RAMSEY, D.S., BOUCHER, J.F., EAGLESON, J.S., CONDER, G.A. and CLEMENCE, R.G. (2008), Comparative efficacy of maropitant and selected drugs in preventing emesis induced by centrally or peripherally acting emetogens in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 31: 533-537. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00991.x 
  9. Cerenia Tablets and Injectable Solution Package Insert. Zoetis. 2022. https://www.zoetisus.com/content/_assets/docs/Petcare/Cerenia/Cerenia-Tablets-and-Injectable-Solution-Combined-Marketing-Package-Insert.pdf 

🟢 Generic Ondansetron Tablets

Generic Ondansetron Tablets

Appetite

Drugs

Nausea

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References and resources
  1. Acevedo A, Muñoz KA, Stec M, Pitt K, Jones SA, Manfredi JM. Effect of preoperative ondansetron on postoperative nausea in healthy dogs undergoing laparoscopic gastropexy and castration. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2024 May-Jun;51(3):235-243. doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2024.01.004 
  2. Fitzpatrick, R. L., Wittenburg, L. A., Hansen, R. J., Gustafson, D. L., Quimby, J. M. Limited sampling pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous ondansetron in healthy geriatric cats, cats with chronic kidney disease, and cats with liver disease. J. vet. Pharmacol. Therap. doi:10.1111/jvp.12286 
  3. Hall, E. (2002), Rational selection of gastrointestinal drugs for cats and dogs. In Practice, 24: 242-249. doi:10.1136/inpract.24.5.242 
  4. Zofran Product Monograph. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada. 2015. https://www.novartis.com/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/zofran_scrip_e.pdf 
  5. Quimby, J. M., Lake, R. C., Hansen, R. J., Lunghofer, P. J., Gustafson, D. L. Oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous pharmacokinetics of ondansetron in healthy cats. J. vet. Pharmacol. Therap. 37, 348-353. doi:10.1111/jvp.12094 
  6. Santos LC, Ludders JW, Erb HN, Martin-Flores M, Basher KL, Kirch P. A randomized, blinded, controlled trial of the antiemetic effect of ondansetron on dexmedetomidine-induced emesis in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2011 Jul;38(4):320-7. doi:10.1111/j.1467-2995.2011.00619.x 
  7. SEDLACEK, H.S., RAMSEY, D.S., BOUCHER, J.F., EAGLESON, J.S., CONDER, G.A. and CLEMENCE, R.G. (2008), Comparative efficacy of maropitant and selected drugs in preventing emesis induced by centrally or peripherally acting emetogens in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 31: 533-537. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00991.x 
  8. Trepanier L. Acute Vomiting in Cats: Rational Treatment Selection. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2010;12(3):225-230. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2010.01.005 

🟢 NOW Slippery Elm Powder (4 oz)

NOW Slippery Elm Powder

GI

Nausea

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Nausea references and resources

  1. Quimby JM, Lunn KF. Mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant and anti-emetic in cats with chronic kidney disease: a masked placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial. Vet J. 2013 Sep;197(3):651-5. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.05.048 
  2. Quimby JM. Maropitant Use in Cats. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2020. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/maropitant-use-in-cats/ 
  3. Trepanier L. Acute Vomiting in Cats: Rational Treatment Selection. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2010;12(3):225-230. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2010.01.005 
  4. Zajic LB, Herndon AK, Sieberg LG, et al. Assessment of absorption of transdermal ondansetron in normal research cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2017;19(12):1245-1248. doi:10.1177/1098612X16688807 

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