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:
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References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
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.
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Popular compounded prescriptions:
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References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
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.
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Popular compounded prescriptions:
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References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
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.
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Popular compounded prescriptions:
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References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011
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:
Contact one of our pharmacist for custom strengths and dosages.
References – Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 7th Edition, Donald C. Plumb, 2011