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Omeprazole in the Treatment of Gastric Ulcers in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Uses and Indications
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Pharmacology
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Pharmacokinetics
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Toxicity
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Contraindications/Reproductive Safety
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Overdosage
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Drug Interactions
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Laboratory Considerations
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Doses
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Omeprazole, sold for horses under the name Gastroguard and available as a generic capsule, is useful in treating both gastroduodenal ulcer disease and to prevent or treat gastric erosions caused by ulcerogenic conditions or drugs. Ulcers are a very common problem in horses that are diagnosed with endoscopes. So commonly are they found that it is uncertain what the clinical significance of many findings are. That said there are a percentage of horses with chronic colic and poor doing that respond rapidly to treatment. This article is about the uses, contraindications, toxic effects, dosages, of omeprazole and contrasts it's use with cimetidine and ranitidine.
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