Journal article
Clinical presentation and management of suspected ribavirin toxicosis in a dog
Canadian Veterinary Journal, Vol.57(5), pp.511-513
2016
Abstract
A 5-month-old pit bull terrier was presented for evaluation of progressive lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia 45 hours after ingestion of 625 mg/kg body weight (BW) (9000 mg) of the antiviral medication, ribavirin. Abnormalities that were detected included dehydration, tachycardia, elevated liver enzymes, and prolonged prothrombin time. The dog was discharged after 5 days of aggressive supportive care consisting of intravenous fluids, antiemetics, gastroprotectants, hepatoprotectants, dextrose supplementation, and vitamin B/K1 supplementation.
Details
- Title
- Clinical presentation and management of suspected ribavirin toxicosis in a dog
- Authors/Creators
- K. Bridges (Author/Creator)N. Beckel (Author/Creator)C. Sharp (Author/Creator)L. Stern (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Canadian Veterinary Journal, Vol.57(5), pp.511-513
- Publisher
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- Identifiers
- 991005542520307891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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