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  • Title: Cardiovascular drugs. Their pharmacology and use in horses.
    Author: Muir WW, McGuirk S.
    Journal: Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract; 1987 Apr; 3(1):37-57. PubMed ID: 3555730.
    Abstract:
    Knowledge of the dosage, rate and route of administration, and potential side effects of drugs used to treat cardiac disease in horses has been refined. The judicious use of these drugs can increase exercise capacity, improve health, and potentially prolong life. Currently, antiarrhythmics (quinidine, lidocaine), positive inotropies (digoxin), and diuretics (furosemide) are the primary agents used to treat cardiovascular disease in horses. The development of newer drugs (verapamil, milrinone, bumetanide) and their usefulness in therapy for horses with cardiovascular disease require further investigation.
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