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Epinastine ophthalmic is an antihistamine eye medication used off label (extra label) to treat itchiness associated with eye allergies in all species of pets. It comes in a liquid drop format to be instilled directly to the eye (topically).
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Epineprhine (Epiclor) is an injectable drug used most often in emergency situations for animals (e.g., anaphylaxis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR]). It may also be added to local anesthesia drugs because it causes the veins to constrict, thus delaying the body's absorption of the drugs and prolonging the duration of the local anesthetic.
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Epinephrine is a drug used most often in emergency situations for animals (e.g., anaphylaxis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR]). Automatic injection devices for epinephrine (EpiPen, EpiPen Jr) are used off-label in pets to treat anaphylactic (allergic) reactions that occur away from the veterinary hospital.
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Epsiprantel (Cestex®) is an oral deworming medication used to treat and kill tapeworms in dogs and cats. It comes as oral tablets that should be given with food. The medication typically takes effect within 1-2 days, but laboratory tests are needed to evaluate its effectiveness.
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Ergocalciferol is a form of vitamin D that is sometimes used in veterinary medicine to treat low calcium blood levels that result from condition called hypoparathyroidism. Ergocalciferol is given orally.
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Erythromycin ophthalmic is an antimicrobial medication used to treat certain types of bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, and other species. Its use in veterinary medicine is considered off label (extra label). Erythromycin ophthalmic comes in ointment form.
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Erythromycin is given by mouth or injection and is used off label to treat bacterial infections and gastrointestinal motility problems in many animal species. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it, have liver disease or dysfunction, or in pets such as rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, or hamsters.
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Esomeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor antacid used to treat stomach ulcers in cats, dogs, and horses. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Esomeprazole comes in capsule and tablet forms.
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Estriol (brand name Incurin) is a natural estrogen used to treat urinary incontinence and other diseases responsive to estrogen in dogs. Estriol is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or a compounded capsule, liquid, tablet, or chewable tablet.
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Eyebright, from the Euphrasia officinalis plant, is an herbal supplement used as an antimicrobial (antiseptic), anti-inflammatory, and astringent, most commonly in dogs, cats, and horses. It is typically used to supplement treatment for eye conditions such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the tissues around the eyeball), allergies, or corneal ulcers.