Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is a clear and conciseguide to pharmacology concepts and commonly used veterinary drugs.Providing a succinct overview of veterinary pharmacology, this bookpresents information in a user-friendly outline format to allowquick access to practical drug information. With chapters coveringthe basic principles, specific drugs, interactions, and legalconsiderations, Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology offersup-to-date information on basic and clinical veterinarypharmacology. As an aid to student comprehension, simple line drawings depictthe mechanisms of action and study questions with explanations areincluded at the end of each chapter. Appendices on withdrawal timesfor drugs in production animals and drug dosages in domesticspecies are a valuable tool, allowing quick decisions on drugtherapy. Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is anindispensable text for veterinary students and practitioners.

Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Edition includes entries for 550 drugs, with convenient appendices summarizing clinically relevant information at a glance. New to this edition are 25 new drug monographs and easy access to drug content on any mobile device. Written by clinical pharmacology expert Mark Papich, this handy reference includes a companion website containing more than 150 customizable handouts with special instructions for your clients. It helps you find the specific drug facts and dosage recommendations you need to treat small and large animals, right when you need them! Concise drug monographs are organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by classification, trade, and generic name, providing quick and easy access to key information for each drug including: Generic and trade names, pronunciation, and functional classification Pharmacology and mechanism of action Indications and clinical uses Precautionary information — adverse reactions and side effects, contraindications and precautions, and drug interactions — all featured in colored boxes for at-a-glance retrieval Instructions for use Patient monitoring and laboratory tests Formulations available Stability and storage Dosage information for both small and large animals Regulatory information Clinically relevant appendices help you determine appropriate therapeutic regimens and look up safety and legal considerations. PapichDrugFormulary.com companion website includes more than 150 customizable client information handouts for commonly prescribed drugs, including information on the prescribed drug and dosage, do’s and don’ts, and possible side effects. 15 NEW drug monographs familiarize you with the latest drugs available for veterinary practice. NEW! Access to drug content is available on any mobile device. UPDATED drug monographs include information such as new doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications. NEW! Discontinued Drugs appendix makes it easy to reference drugs that are no longer in use, and provides suggested substitutions or alternative drugs.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Designed and written specifically for veterinary nurses, it focuses on the practical application of knowledge and encourages a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. The text builds upon a general background of anatomy and physiology, chemical sciences and microbiology enabling the reader to understand and engage with the topic more fully. Photographs and detailed line drawings illustrate the more complex areas of pharmacology and aid comprehension of the general action mechanisms of the various drugs discussed. Complicated concepts are presented in a user-friendly way to maximise understanding. The first book on pharmacology that meets the needs of every veterinary nurse - from student to qualified Each chapter is headed with a list of learning outcomes for easy use Inclusion of self-test questions to aid revision A useful reference tool in clinical situations Offers practical advice on pharmacy management Recent research into drug therapy is included and future pharmacological therapies and recommended treatment protocols are discussed

Concise drug monographs are organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by classification, trade, and generic name, providing quick and easy access to key information for each drug including: generic and trade names, pronunciation, and functional classification; pharmacology and mechanism of action; indications and clinical uses; precautionary information - adverse reactions and side effects, contraindications and precautions, and drug interactions - all featured in colored boxes for at-a-glance retrieval; instructions for use; patient monitoring and laboratory tests; formulations available; stability and storage; dosage information for both small and large animals; regulatory information; clinically relevant appendices help you determine appropriate therapeutic regimens and look up safety and legal considerations.

Concise and easy to use, this new handbook provides rapid access to the information needed in everyday practice for more than 440 generic drugs. It offers specific drug data for small and large animals and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name with additional quick reference indexes. Coverage of each drug includes its brand and/or other name * drug class * mechanism of action and clinical use * dosages (listed by species) * adverse effects * contraindications / precautions / interactions * storage requirements * regulatory considerations (including whether the drug is authorized for use in food animals), and more! Concise and easy to ready Cross reference listing of brand and generic names Covers a wide variety of animals Practical access to veterinarians when emergencies occur

Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Edition includes concise entries for more than 550 drugs, with appendices summarizing clinically relevant information at a glance. Nineteen new drug monographs are added to this edition, and over 100 drug monographs have been updated and revised. An Expert Consult website contains more than 150 instructional handouts that may be customized and printed out for your clients. Written by clinical pharmacology expert Mark Papich, this handy reference makes it easy to find the drug data and dosage recommendations you need to treat small and large animals, right when you need it! Over 550 concise drug monographs are organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by classification, trade, and generic name, providing quick and easy access to key information for each drug including: • Generic and trade names, pronunciation, and functional classification • Pharmacology and mechanism of action • Indications and clinical uses • Precautionary information — adverse reactions and side effects, contraindications and precautions, and drug interactions — all featured in colored boxes for at-a-glance retrieval • Instructions for use • Patient monitoring and laboratory tests • Formulations available • Stability and storage • Dosage information for both small and large animals • Regulatory information Clinically relevant appendices help you determine appropriate therapeutic regimens and look up safety and legal considerations. NEW! 19 new drug monographs familiarize you with the latest drugs available for veterinary practice. UPDATED drug monographs include new information such as changes in doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications. NEW! Expert Consult companion website replaces the former website and includes more than 150 customizable client information handouts for commonly prescribed drugs, including information on the prescribed drug and dosage, do’s and don’ts, and possible side effects. NEW! Removal of entries for drugs that have been taken off the market.