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Potassium bromide
Introduction
Name
- Potassium bromide.
Class of drug
- Anticonvulsant.
Description
Physical properties
- White crystals.
- Dissolves in water.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Merton Boothe D (2002) Disposition and clinical use of bromide in cats. JAVMA 221 (8), 1131-1135 PubMed.
- Podell M (1998) Antiepileptic drug therapy. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 13 (3), 185-192 PubMed.
- Podell M & Fenner W R (1993) Bromide therapy in refractory feline idiopathic epilepsy. JVIM 7, 318-327.
- Trepanier L A (1995) Use of bromide as an anticonvulsant for dogs with epilepsy. JAVMA 207, 163-166.
- March P A (2002) Pharmacokinetics and toxicity of bromide following high-dose oral potassium bromide administration in healthy beagles. J Vet Pharmacol Thera. 25, 425-432.
Other sources of information
- Based on Small Animal Formulary. Tennant B (1999) 3rd edn. BSAVA, UK.
- Plumb D C (1999) Veterinary Drug Handbook. 3rd edn. Iowa State University Press, USA. pp 82-85.