Guaifenesin
別名: Guailaxin, Mucinex, Robitussin, Humibid, Organidin NR, Liquibid, Anhist, Hist-EQ
* **Anesthesia Use**: When used for surgery, this medication is given intravenously by the veterinary team to help your animal relax and recover smoothly from anesthesia. * **Oral Cough/Respiratory Use**: If prescribed as an oral expectorant, ensure your pet has access to **plenty of fresh water**, as hydration is crucial for thinning respiratory secretions. * **Side Effects**: Generally very safe when used as directed. Watch for mild lethargy or gastrointestinal upset (like vomiting in dogs) if given orally. > **Note**: Do not give human over-the-counter cough medications to your pet without explicit veterinary approval, as they often contain toxic additives (like xylitol or decongestants).
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- Using 'GKX' for induction/maintenance
- Using 'GKX'
- Using 'GKX' for induction/maintenance
- Using 'GKX'
- General
- General anesthesia adjunct
- Muscle relaxation in balanced anesthesia
- Muscle relaxation in balanced anesthesia (alternative)
- Augment muscle relaxation in field anesthesia
- Long-term IV (>30 minutes) anesthesia using 'GKX' or 'triple drip'
- Long-term IV anesthesia using 'GKD'
- Equine intravenous anesthesia (normal healthy patients)
- Equine intravenous anesthesia (compromised patients)
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Mild hypotensive effect
- Increase in cardiac rate
- Thrombophlebitis (IV administration)
- Perivascular tissue reaction
- Hemolysis (especially in ruminants with >5% solutions)
- Increased gastrointestinal motility
注意事項與禁忌
- Concurrent use with physostigmine
- Concentrations greater than 5% in ruminants (due to hemolysis risk)
- > **Warning**: Avoid giving ruminants concentrations of guaifenesin greater than 5% as **hemolysis** can occur. * Use of **physostigmine** is contraindicated. * May cause transient mild decreases in blood pressure and increases in cardiac rate. * Perivascular administration may cause tissue reaction; thrombophlebitis has been reported after IV injection. * Availability of the injectable form is currently an issue; compounding may be required.
藥物相互作用
- Physostigmine: Contraindicated in horses receiving guaifenesin; exact interaction mechanism not elucidated by manufacturer.
- Anticholinesterase agents (neostigmine, pyridostigmine, edrophonium): Theoretically contraindicated based on the physostigmine interaction.
常見問題
Guaifenesin用於寵物有甚麼用途？
* **Anesthesia Use**: When used for surgery, this medication is given intravenously by the veterinary team to help your animal relax and recover smoothly from anesthesia. * **Oral Cough/Respiratory Use**: If prescribed as an oral expectorant, ensure your pet has access to **plenty of fresh water**, as hydration is crucial for thinning respiratory secretions. * **Side Effects**: Generally very safe when used as directed. Watch for mild lethargy or gastrointestinal upset (like vomiting in dogs) if given orally. > **Note**: Do not give human over-the-counter cough medications to your pet without explicit veterinary approval, as they often contain toxic additives (like xylitol or decongestants).
Guaifenesin對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。