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Behavioral Meds
Classification
Question | Answer |
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Lorazepam, Diazepam, Alprazolam | Anti anxiety, benzodiazepine, GABA activity |
Buspirone | Anti anxiety, azapirones, blocks serotonin |
Dexmedetomidine Oromucosal Gel (Sileo TM) | Anti anxiety, alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist decreasing norepinephrine levels |
Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Clomipramine | Tricyclics used for separation anxiety, fearful aggression, hyperactivity. Decreases serotonin uptake |
Fluoxetine (Reconcile TM), sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil) | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors used for a variety of behavioral problems |
Trazadone | serotonin antagonist and serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for anxiety and noise aversion |
Selegiline (Anipryl TM) | MAO-B inhibitor - increases dopamine and used in treatment of old-dog dementia and canine Cushing's Disease |
Megestrol acetate (Ovaban TM), Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera TM) | Synthetic Progestins used for urine spraying, intermale and dominance aggression |