What is v powder?
Viokase-V powder is prescribed to supplement your pet with the enzymes that are needed if they struggle with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, a condition where your pet’s body is unable to produce enough pancreatic enzymes to digest food properly. It may also be prescribed to treat acute and chronic pancreatitis.
How to use Viokase?
Take this medication by mouth with meals and snacks as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, diet, and response to treatment. If you are using the tablet form of the medication, make sure not to keep it in the mouth because doing so can cause irritation to the gums and cheeks.
What is powdered penicillin?
What is this medicine? PENICILLIN V (pen i SILL in V) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Similar Brand Name Drugs : Veetids: Powder for oral solution.
How do you use Cicatrin powder?
Cicatrin powder is popular for its effective antibiotic treatment and one of the top selling brands of antibiotic powders in Nigeria. How to use Cicatrin powder is to simply adding it to the dressing of your cuts, burns or abrasions.
How much does it cost to treat a dog with EPI?
Cost of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement in Dogs The initial cost of tests and diagnosis of EPI can cost $150 to $300. The cost of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy varies widely depending on the dosage required. For large dogs requiring significantly more enzyme replacement, costs are greater.
What do you need to know about viokase powder?
Viokase Powder is a concentrated medication of pancreatic enzymes used to promote more efficient digestion in canines. The enzymes are of porcine origin and aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Viokase Powder is also used as an aid for digestive and biliary disorders.
When to stop using viokase-V in animals?
VIOKASE-V will replace pancreatic enzymes’ secretions after total pancreatectomy. As a digestive aid; replacement therapy where digestion of protein, carbohydrate and fat is inadequate due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Discontinue use in animals with symptoms of sensitivity.
What kind of enzyme is viokase-V in the pancreas?
VIOKASE-V is activated whole raw pancreas; a pancreatic enzyme concentrate of porcine origin containing standardized amylase, protease and lipase activities plus esterases, peptidases, nucleases and elastase.
What is the use of viokase in cystic fibrosis?
INDICATIONS. VIOKASE® (pancrelipase, USP) is indicated in the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency as associated with but not limited to cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, or obstruction of the pancreas ducts.