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Anticonvulsants
Generic
Brand
Zonegran®
Gabapentin – (gab-ah-pen-tin)
Brand – Neurontin® | Generic – Gabapentin
Therapeutic Class – Anticonvulsant; Neuropathic Pain Analgesic
Species – Dogs & Cats
Same active ingredient as Neurontin®
Uses – Gabapentin can be helpful as an assisting treatment for uncontrollable or complex partial seizures.
Gabapentin can also be useful in treating chronic pain in small animals
Popular compounded prescriptions:
Contact our pharmacist for questions about uses, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosing.
References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
Levetiracetam – (lee-ve-tye-ra-se-tam)
Brand – Keppra® | Generic – Levetiracetam
Therapeutic Class – Anticonvulsant
Species – Dogs & Cats
Same active ingredient as Keppra®
Uses – Levetiracetam can be helpful as an alternative antiseizure medication in dogs that are not controlled with or do not tolerate phenobarbital and bromides.
Contact our pharmacist for questions about uses, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosing.
Popular compounded prescriptions:
Contact one of our pharmacist for custom strengths and dosages.
References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
Potassium Bromide – (po-tass-ee-um broe-mide)
Brand – N/A | Generic – Potassium Bromide
Therapeutic Class – Anticonvulsant
Species – Dogs & Cats
Same active ingredient as Neurontin®
Uses – Potassium Bromide can be used as a primary and adjunctive therapy to control seizures in dogs. It may also be use in cats with chronic seizure disorders.
Contact our pharmacist for questions about uses, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosing.
Popular compounded prescriptions:
- Potassium Bromide Capsules – All Strengths
- Potassium Bromide 250mg/mL Flavored Oral Liquid
- Potassium Bromide Soft Chewables – All Strengths
Contact one of our pharmacist for custom strengths and dosages.
References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
Topiramate – (toe-pie-rah-mate)
Brand – Topamax® | Generic – Topiramate
Therapeutic Class – Anticonvulsant
Species – Dogs
Uses -Topiramate can be helpful as a second line or alternative treatment for refractory generalized and focal seizures in dogs.
Pet Owner Info -(1) This medication is fairly investigational in dogs and cats. (2) Do not stop treatment suddenly or rebound seizures could arise. (3) Pet owners should keep a seizure journal to assist determining efficacy.
Contact our pharmacist for questions about uses, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosing.
Popular compounded prescriptions:
- Topiramate 50mg/mL Flavored Oral Liquid
- Topiramate 50mg Flavored Soft Chewable
- Topiramate 25mg Flavored Soft Chewable
Contact one of our pharmacist for custom strengths and dosages.
References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
Zonisamide – (zoh-niss-a-mide)
Brand – Zonegran® | Generic – Zonisamide
Therapeutic Class – Anticonvulsant
Species – Dogs
Same active ingredient as Zonegran®
Uses -Zonisamide can be helpful as an “add-on” drug for refractory epilepsy in dogs.
Pet Owner Info -(1) This medication is fairly investigational in dogs and cats. (2) Do not stop treatment suddenly or rebound seizures could arise. (3) Pet owners should keep a seizure journal to assist determining efficacy.
Contact our pharmacist for questions about uses, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and dosing.
Popular compounded prescriptions:
- Zonisamide 20mg, 50mg, and 75mg Soft Chewable
- Zonisamide 10mg/mL, 20mg/mL and 50mg/mL Flavored Oral Liquid
Contact one of our pharmacist for custom strengths and dosages.
References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
