From baxtrom@home.com Fri Aug 03 06:05:49 2001
To: misc_survivalism_moderated@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [misc_survivalism_moderated] (fwd) [LDSFS] Animal meds - part 1
From: baxtrom@home.com
Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2001 06:05:49 -0600
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On Fri, 03 Aug 2001 03:29:14 -0000, garthfitzner@space.com wrote:

>Here is some great information on animal meds. My sincere 
>appreciation to Sheila G. for typing it all out!
>
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>
>This is a listing for Lambriers fish meds, a full reference on 
>what each one is good for. All of Lambriers fish meds come in 
>250mg capsules or tablets which is the standard human dose. The 
>drugs are all human grade. Burns vet supply sells only to vets and 
>all their drugs come in bulk human packaging. Their web site is a 
>good place to get an idea of what I am talking about. 
>        Lambriers is the cheapest place to buy fish meds unless you 
>are extremely friendly with a vet who will place an order for you thru 
>Burns vet supply. The availability of fish meds without a script is 
>going to be done away with shortly if my sources at the FDA are 
>being honest.
>        Lambriers fish meds begin on page 9 of their latest catalog 
>and I am listing the meds and info in the order that they have them. 
>There are some non-fish meds listed also.  Use this info at your 
>own risk as I am not a doctor. 
>
>        Metronidazole(Flagyl)   kills or prevents the growth of 
>certain bacteria and protozoa(single cell animals). Metronidazole 
>treats infections of the skin, central nervous system, bones and 
>joints, respiratory tract, abdomen, gynecologic and vaginal 
>infections(including trichomoniasis), urinary tract and intestinal 
>infections including dysentery. 
>        Standard doseages: Trichomoniasis is 250 mgs 3X a day for 7 
>days; acute ambeic dysentery is 750mg 3X a day for 5-10 days; 
>ambeic liver abcess same as dysentery. Anaerobic bacterial 
>infections 7.5mgs per every 2.2 lbs every 6 hours.
>        Do not drink alcohol when taking this and for 24hrs after the 
>last dose as the combination can cause cramps,nausea, vomiting, 
>headaches, etc. There is no info about the safety if taken while 
>pregnant so don't unless its a crisis. Take metronidazole tablets or 
>capsules by mouth. Swallow whole with a full glass of water. If 
>metronidazole upsets your stomach, take with food or milk. Other 
>meds that can interact with metronidazole: alcohol, barbituate 
>meds for inducing sleep or treating seizures(convulsions), 
>cimetidine(Tagamet) disulfiram, fluorouraacil, lithium, phenytoin, 
>warfarin. 
>        Side effects,rare or uncommon, seizures(convulsions) rash, 
>itching, fever or chills, sore throat, numbness, tingling, pain or 
>weakness in the hands or feet; vomiting or severe stomach pain, 
>More common: clumsiness, dizziness, or unsteadiness, unusual 
>tiredness or weakness, vaginal irratation or discharge.
>        Side effects that usually do not require medical attention: 
>dark brown urine or reddish urine, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, loss 
>of appetite, nausea, mild stomach pain or cramps*********************
>
>        Penicillin-I would skip this one entirely. If you are allergic 
>to penicillin, any drug with cillen, or illen is not for you. Its a 
>great way to kill yourself. Avoid Ceclor or Cephlassporin as well. If 
>penicillin is something you feel you need, go to your farm supply 
>store and get Procaine G. Procraine is an analgesic that keeps the 
>injection from stinging when the penicillin goes in. Much better in my 
>opinion than the straight injectible penicillin or the tabs. Here are 
>the stats for Procraine G: Penicillin G (Bicillin, Wycillin), is an 
>original penicillin antibiotic. Penicillin G kills certain bacteria 
>that cause infection, or stops their growth. It treats many kinds of 
>infections of the skin, brain, heart, respiratory tract, sinuses, and 
>ears. Penicillin G also treats lyme disease and certain sexually 
>transmitted diseases.
>        If you have any of these conditions, be careful and research 
>before taking: asthma, eczema, kidney disease, stomach 
>problems(especially colitis) an unusual or allergic reaction to 
>penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, sulfites, foods, dyes, or 
>preservatives, breast feeding. 
>        Penicillin G is for injection into a muscle and the weights 
>and cc's is on the label. 
>****************************************************
>
>        Moxicillin(Amoxil, Trimox, Wymox) is a penicillin antibiotic. 
>Amoxicillin kills bacteria that cause infection, or stops the growth 
>of bacteria. It treats many different kinds of infections of the skin, 
>respiratory tract, sinuses, ear and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats 
>some sexually transmitted diseases.
>        If you have any of these conditions be careful and research 
>before taking: asthma, eczema, kidney disease, leukemia, 
>mononucleosis, stomach problems(especially colitis), virus 
>infection, other chronic illness, an unusual or allergic reaction to 
>amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, other 
>medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives, or breast feeding. 
>        Swallow capsules whole with a drink of water. Take amoxicillin 
>with or without food. Doseages: 250mg 3X a day; for lower 
>respiratory infections 500mg 3X a day. 
>        Medicines that interact with amoxicillin:allopurinol, certain 
>antibiotics given by injection, methotrexate, probenecid.
>        Possible side effects: difficulty breathing, wheezing, dark 
>yellow or brown urine, dizziness, fever or chills, sore throat, 
>increased thirst, pain or difficulty passing urine, redness, 
>blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the 
>mouth, seizures(convulsions), skin rash, itching, stomach pain or 
>cramps, swollen joints, severe or watery diarrhea, unusual bleeding or 
>bruising, unusual weakness or tiredness, vomiting, yellowing of the 
>eyes or skin, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach gas or 
>heartburn. 
>        If you are a diabetic and taking large doses of amoxicillin, 
>you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. 
>        Store at room temp between 59 and 86*F. Keep container 
>tightly closed. 
>***********************************************************
>
>Tetracycline(Achromycin, Sumycin) is an antibiotic that treats 
>many kinds of infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory 
>tract, sinuses, ear and urinary tract. Rocky MT spotted fever, 
>typhus, Lyme disease, strep. It also treats certain sexually 
>transmitted diseases. DO NOT use in children under the age of 8, 
>it can damage developing teeth. 
>        Doseages: 1-2grams divided into 2 doses per day. Continue 
>doseages for 48hrs after cessation of symptoms. For strep, take 
>10 days. 
>        If you have any of these conditions be careful and research 
>before taking: kidney disease, liver disease, other chronic illness, 
>an unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline antibiotics, foods, 
>dyes or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, do not 
>use in the last half of pregnancy, breast feeding.
>        Take Tetracycline tablets or capsules by mouth. Swallow whole 
>with a full glass of water. Take one hour before or at least 2 hours 
>after eating; taking with food can make it less effective. Avoid 
>having dairy products such as yogurt,milk or cheese with your 
>medicine, as it can also reduce the effect of tetracycline.
>        Other meds that interact with Tetracycline: antacids, calcium 
>salts, cholestyramine, colestipol, digoxin, female hormones 
>including birth control or contraceptive meds, ferrous sulfate, 
>magnesium salts, methoxyflurane, other antibiotic meds, sodium 
>bicarbonate, vitamin A, warfarin, zinc salts. 
>        Possible Side Effects: dark yellow or brown urine, decrease in 
>the amount of urine, difficulty breathing, fever, headache, increased 
>sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light, itching in the rectal or 
>genital area, skin rash, itching, stomach pain or cramps, unusual 
>weakness or tiredness, yellowing of eyes or skin, diarrhea, 
>discolored tongue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sore mouth. 
>        Do not take tetracycline just before going to bed. It may not 
>dissolve properly when you are lying down and can cause 
>ulceration of your food pipe.
>        Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and 
>use a sunscreen. 
>        Make sure your diet provides vitamin B.
>        Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking 
>this medicine. Use an extra method of birth control for at least one 
>month. 
>        If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, 
>avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your 
>sexual partner may also need treatment. 
>        Antacid can stop tetracycline from working. If you get an 
>upset stomach and want to take an antacid, make sure there is an 
>interval of at least 2 hours since you last took tetracycline, or four 
>hours before your next dose. 
>        Iron and zinc preparations can also stop tetracycline from 
>working properly.
>        Never use tetracycline if it is past the expiration date: it 
>can make you seriously ill, it is highly toxic to kidneys. Store at 
>room temp between 59 and 86*. Protect from light. Throw away any 
>unsued medicine after the expiration date.****************************
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