Chronic Medication Chart----Information and Follow-up Testing:

Drug Name	Tests Needed	Testing Frequency	Reason for Testing	Fast 12hrs Prior?	Special Timing?	Possible Side Effects
Rimadyl® Etogesic® Deramaxx®	Serum Chemistry Complete Blood Count (CBC)	Every 6 to 12 Months	Monitor liver and kidneys and check for anemia	Yes	No	Vomiting, Diarrhea, Weakness, Decreased Appetite
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Drops	Tear Test	Every 6 Months (or as indicated)	Ensure adequate response to treatment	No	No eye drops for last 4hrs	Owner should avoid contact with medication
Digoxin	Serum Chemistry; Digoxin Blood Level; CBC	Every 6 Months (once controlled)	Ensure adequate dosing, check liver, kidneys, and electrolytes	Yes	8-12 hours after last dose (for blood level)	Vomiting, Diarrhea, Weakness, Decreased Appetite
Enalapril / Vasotec Benazepril / Lotensin	BUN; Creatinine; Electrolytes; Urinalysis	Every 6 to 12 Months (once controlled)	Check kidneys and electrolytes imbalances	No	No	Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lethargy, Decreased Appetite
Furosemide (Lasix®)	Serum Chemistry/ CBC; Urinalysis	Every 6 to 12 Months (once controlled)	Check liver, kidneys, electrolytes	Yes	No	Increased Thirst & Urination, Dehydration
Insulin	Glucose Curve or Fructosamine Level and Urinalysis	Every 6 Months (once regulated)	Monitor for adequate dosing and urinary tract infections	No	No, for fructose level---Call for curve	Weakness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stupor, Seizures
Methimazole (Tapazol®)	Serum Chemistry; CBC; Thyroid; Urinalysis	Every 6 Months	Monitor for adequate dosing, liver, kidneys, anemia	Yes	No	Vomiting, Diarrhea, Weight loss, Lethargy, Decreased Appetite,
Mitotane (Lysodren®)	ACTH Response Test; CBC; Serum Chemistry; Urinalysis	Every 3 to 6 Months for ACTH Response Test and every 6 to 12 months for other tests (once regulated)	Monitor for proper dosage and adrenal gland function, liver and kidneys	Yes	No, but hospital stay for 1 hour	Vomiting, Diarrhea, Shaking, Weakness, Increased Thirst or Urination, Decreased Appetite
Phenobarbital	CBC; Chemistry; Urinalysis; Phenobarbital Level; Bile Acids (if abnormal liver values)	Every 6 Months	Ensure safe, but adequate dosing, monitor liver, check for anemia	Yes	Before first tablet in am or last tablet in pm	Anxiety or Depression, Decreased Appetite, Increased Thirst/ Urination
Potassium Bromide	Serum Chemistry; Electrolytes; Bromide Level	Every 6 Months	Ensure safe, but adequate dosing, Monitor liver and kidneys	Yes	6 to 12 hours after dosing	Sedation, Weakness, Nausea. *Give with food*
Prednisone/ Methylpred/ Depomedrol/ Vetalog	Serum Chemistry; CBC; Urinalysis	Every 6 to 12 months	Monitor liver, changes in blood cell levels, urinary tract infections	Yes	No	Increased Thirst/ Urination, Increased Appetite, Panting
L-Thyroxine (Soloxine®)	Thyroid levels	Every 6 months (once regulated)	Ensure safe, but adequate dosing --dosing may change with age, other diseases, weight changes	Yes	4-6 hrs after am dose given	Excitement, Restlessness, Panting, Weight loss