Clinical presentation and management of suspected ribavirin toxicosis in a dog
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Bridges, K., Beckel, N., Sharp, C.
ORCID: 0000-0002-1797-9783 and Stern, L.
(2016)
Clinical presentation and management of suspected ribavirin toxicosis in a dog.
Canadian Veterinary Journal, 57
(5).
pp. 511-513.
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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.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Publisher: | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/53486 |
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