Observations on the use of tetracycline and niacinamide as antipruritic agents in atopic dogs.
Tetracycline and niacinamide were administered in combination to 19 atopic dogs to determine their effectiveness in controlling pruritus. The pruritus was controlled successfully in only one dog. One dog experienced diarrhea that was severe enough to warrant stopping the medication.
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Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009536:Niacinamide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009536:Niacinamide; D013752:Tetracycline