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Small animal clinical pharmacology

edited by Jill E. Maddison, Stephen W. Page, David Church

W.B. Saunders, c2002

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Includes bibliographical references and index (p. [547]-575)

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Description

This book provides a clinically focused perspective on the pharmacology of agents used in small animal veterinary practice. Information on each drug class is presented in a uniform structure, making it easy to locate the key information on dose rates, routes of administration, drug interactions, special considerations, and much more. Chapters on all the main drug classes are complemented by additional chapters on key body systems and introductory chapters on pharmacokinetics and pharmacological principles.

Table of Contents

Pharmacological principles of clinical practice. Clinical pharmacokinetics. Adverse drug reactions. Autonomic pharmacology. Anaesthetic agents. Sedatives. Behaviour modification drugs.Antimicrobials. Antifungal. Antiparasitics. Corticosteroids and antihistamines. Immunomodulatory therapy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Narcotic analgesics. Cancer chemotherapy. Anticonvulsants. Cardiovascular therapy. Respiratory drugs. Gastrointestinal drugs. Drugs used in the management of thyroid disease. Drugs used in the management of pancreatic disease. Drugs used in the management of adrenal disease. Drugs and reproduction. Topical dermatological therapy.

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