ovine (redirected from ovine progressive pneumonia)

digoxin immune FAB, ovine,

a preparation of antigen-binding fragments derived from specific antidigoxin antibodies produced in sheep that have been immunized with digoxin coupled as a hapten to human serum albumin. It is used as an antidote to life-threatening digoxin and digitoxin overdose and is administered intravenously.

indications It is prescribed for the treatment of life-threatening digoxin or digitoxin toxicity.

contraindications Use of this product should be restricted to patients who are in shock or cardiac arrest or show signs of severe ventricular arrhythmias, progressive bradycardia, or potassium concentrations exceeding 5 mEq/L.

adverse effects Among reported adverse reactions are low cardiac output, congestive heart failure exacerbated by withdrawal of the inotropic effect of digoxin, rapid ventricular response caused by withdrawal of the digitalis effect, and possible hypokalemia.

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ovine [o´vīn]

pertaining to, characteristic of, or derived from sheep.

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ovine

pertaining to, characteristic of, or derived from sheep.

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ovine atopic dermatitis

symmetrical erythema, alopecia, lichenification, excoriation on woolless areas; sporadic cases, recur each summer.

ovine balanoposthitis

see enzootic balanoposthitis.

ovine encephalomyelitis

see louping ill.

enzootic ovine abortion

see enzootic abortion of ewes.

ovine genital campylobacteriosis

see vibrionic abortion.

infectious ovine keratoconjunctivitis

see contagious ophthalmia.

ovine interdigital dermatitis

see interdigital dermatitis.

ovine pneumonic complex

involves one or more of the following pathogens: parainfluenza 3 virus, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Chlamydophila spp.

ovine progressive pneumonia

see maedi.

ovine pulmonary adenomatosis

see ovine pulmonary adenomatosis.

ovine respiratory syncytial virus

a syncytium-forming virus; the cause of pneumonia lesions in sheep.

ovine staphylococcal dermatitis

see ovine staphylococcal dermatitis.

ovine staphylococcal pyoderma

see ovine staphylococcal dermatitis.