Veterinary Drug Reference

Vet-reviewed monographs for 25+ commonly prescribed veterinary medications. Search by drug name, brand, class, or indication. Drug class shown is straight from our database.

25
Drug monographs
5
CDSCO listed
11 CAUTION
High-risk monographs
Apr 2026
Last reviewed
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DrugClass & CategoryPrimary indicationSpeciesStatus
Acarbose
Precose, Glucobay
Antidiabetic Agent (Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor)
Hormonal
Adjunct to insulin therapy for poorly regulated diabetic dogsDogCatRx
Acepromazine
PromAce, ACP, Acevet
Phenothiazine tranquilliser / sedative
Sedative
Pre-anaesthetic sedationDogCatRx
Acetaminophen
Tylenol, Paracetamol, Calpol
Non-Opioid Analgesic / Antipyretic
Pain & Inflammation
Use with extreme caution — narrow safety marginDogCatOTC
Acetazolamide
Diamox
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Other
Used for glaucoma (adjunct — reduces aqueous humor production), metabolic alkaloDogCatRx
Acetylcysteine (NAC)
Mucomyst, Acetadote, Mucinac, ACC
Antidote (glutathione precursor) / Mucolytic
Antidote
Acetaminophen toxicity, hepatoprotectionDogCatRx
Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic
NAC Ophthalmic (compounded)
Ophthalmic Mucolytic / Anticollagenase
Respiratory
Used for melting corneal ulcers (enzymatic keratomalacia) — collagenase inhibitiDogCatRx
Activated Charcoal
ToxiBan, ActaChar, Carbomix, Activated Charcoal Powder
Adsorbent / Antidote
Antidote
Acute oral poisoning/toxin ingestionDogCatOTC
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Adrenaline, EpiPen, Adrenaline Tartrate, Adrenaline
Catecholamine (non-selective adrenergic agonist — alpha + beta)
Other
Cardiac arrest (CPCR)DogCatRx
Afoxolaner
NexGard, NexGard
Isoxazoline ectoparasiticide
Antiparasitic
Flea and tick prevention/treatmentDogRx
Aglepristone
Alizin
Progesterone Receptor Antagonist
Other
EU-licensed for pregnancy termination and medical management of pyometra in dogsDogCatRx
Albendazole
Valbazen, Zentel, Albomar
Benzimidazole anthelmintic
Antiparasitic
GI nematodes / Giardia / LungwormDogCatRx
Albumin, Human
Albuminar, Plasbumin, Flexbumin
Plasma Volume Expander / Colloid
Other
Used for severe hypoalbuminemia (<1DogCatRx
Albuterol (Salbutamol)
ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) / Bronchodilator
Respiratory
Preferred for acute bronchospasm via MDI spacer (AeroDawg for dogs)DogCatRx
Alendronate
Fosamax
Bisphosphonate (Anti-Resorptive)
Other
Used for hypercalcemia of malignancy (oral maintenance after IV bisphosphonate) DogCatRx
Alfaxalone
Alfaxan, Alfaxan Multidose
Neuroactive steroid anaesthetic
Anaesthesia
Induction of general anaesthesiaDogCatRx
Alfentanil
Alfenta
Ultra-Short-Acting Opioid Analgesic
Pain & Inflammation
Used for brief painful procedures (intubation, catheterization, short surgeries)DogCatOTC
Allopurinol
Zyloprim, Aloprim, Zyloric, Allopurinol
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Other
Urate urolithiasis prevention (Dalmatians, portosystemic shunts), leishmaniasis adjunctDogCatRx
Alprazolam
Xanax, Niravam, Alprax, Restyl
Benzodiazepine (anxiolytic)
Behaviour
Noise phobias (thunderstorms, fireworks), situational anxiety, panic disordersDogCatOTC
Altrenogest
Regu-Mate, Matrix
Synthetic Progestogen
Other
Rarely used in dogsDogCatRx
Amantadine
Symmetrel, Amantrel, Parkitidin
NMDA receptor antagonist / Antiviral (adamantane)
Antiviral
Chronic pain / Neuropathic pain (adjunct to NSAIDs or opioids)DogCatRx
Amikacin
Amiglyde-V, Amikin
Aminoglycoside Antibiotic
Antibacterial
Once-daily dosing preferred to reduce nephrotoxicityDogCatRx
Aminocaproic Acid
Amicar
Antifibrinolytic Agent
Other
Used for hemorrhage due to hyperfibrinolysis and DIC-associated bleedingDogCatRx
Aminophylline
Phyllocontin, Truphylline
Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
Respiratory
Used for bronchospasm, collapsing trachea, and pulmonary edema (diuretic)DogCatRx
Amiodarone
Cordarone, Pacerone
Class III Antiarrhythmic
Cardiovascular
Used for refractory ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmiasDogCatRx
Amitraz
Mitaban, Preventic Collar, Amitraz Dip, Ridd
Formamidine acaricide/insecticide
Antiparasitic
Generalized demodicosis, sarcoptic mange, tick controlDogRx
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