Evaluation of gastroprotectant administration in hospitalized cats in a tertiary referral hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the prescription patterns and appropriateness of the use of gastroprotectant medication in cats.

Methods

Pharmacy dispensation logs from an academic tertiary referral center were reviewed between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018. Cats that were administered proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), sucralfate, misoprostol, antacids or a combination were included. Data regarding medication, dosage, formulation, duration of administration, completeness of discharge instructions and clinical rationales for administration were obtained from medical records. The appropriateness of gastroprotectant use was assessed according to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine conse

SUBMITTER: Ullal TV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10812023 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature