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Leflunomide is an immunomodulating agent agent (a substance that modifies the immune system) used to treat certain immune-mediated conditions in cats and dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine.
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Lenticular sclerosis is the term for a bluish, transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior cats. Vision does not appear to be significantly affected. While the exact mechanism is poorly understood, it appears that the lens gradually becomes denser or harder with age. There is no specific treatment for lenticular sclerosis, nor is treatment necessary.
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Leuprolide is a synthetic hormone used to treat adrenal gland problems in ferrets, gonadal issues in birds, and experimentally treat reproductive issues and incontinence (involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control) in dogs and cats. It is given by injection.
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Levetiracetam (brand names: Keppra®, Elepsia®, Spritam®) is used off label as an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and epilepsy. In dogs, it is typically used in combination with other anticonvulsants, while in cats, it is used alone or in combination.
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Levobunolol ophthalmic is a topical anti-glaucoma agent used to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma and to prevent glaucoma from developing in the normal eye of animals with unilateral (one-sided) glaucoma. It is used off label in cats, dogs, and other animals.
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Levofloxacin ophthalmic is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Levofloxacin ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement given by mouth in the form of a tablet or capsule. It is used to treat hypothyroidism and its use in cats and certain exotic animals is off label. This medication should not be used in pets with certain heart conditions, untreated Addison's disease, or hyperthyroidism.
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Lidocaine and lidocaine combinations topical are local anesthetics that provide anesthesia (a numbing effect) to the skin in cats, dogs, and other animals. Combination products may contain other local anesthetics, antibiotics or antimicrobials, steroids, antihistamines, or cleansing agents.
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Lime sulfur topical (brand name LimePlus® Dip) is a leave-on agent used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (dermatophytosis) and topical yeast infections (Malassezia dermatitis) in dogs, cats, and horses. Lime sulfur topical can also be useful in the treatment of several species of skin and fur mites and lice.
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Lincomycin (brand names: Lincocin®, Lincomix®) is a lincosamide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as skin and bone infections. Lincomycin is given by mouth or injection and is used on and off label to treat certain bacterial infections.