Saunders handbook of veterinary drugs : small and large animal
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Saunders handbook of veterinary drugs : small and large animal
Elsevier, c2016
4th ed
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Previous ed.: 1st ed.(2002), 2nd ed.(2007), 3rd ed.(2011)
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Listing of Drugs According to Functional and Therapeutic Classification
List of Trade and Brand Names Cross-Referenced to Drug Names
Alphabetical Drug Monographs - comprehensive information on 550 commonly used veterinary drugs!
Appendices
A: Calculation of Drug Doses
B: Controlled Substance Charts: United States and Canada
C: Drugs for Infections Commonly Seen in Small Animals
D: Antibiotic Drug Selection for Equine Bacterial Pathogens
E: Drugs that May Induce Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes
F: Drugs that May Inhibit Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes
G: Drugs that May Inhibit the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (also known as MDR1)
H: Drugs that are Substrates for the P-Glycoprotein Membrane Transporter Coded by ABCB1 (also known as MDR1)
I: Fluid Solutions for Intravenous Use
J: Compounded Formulations: What to Look for to Detect Incompatibility or Instability
K: Prescription Writing References.Do's and Don'ts
L: How to Report an Adverse Drug Reaction
M: Drugs Prohibited from Use in Food-Producing Animals
N: Performance Horse Drug Regulations and Restrictions
O: Important Internet Sites for Drug Information
P: Important Contact Information for Veterinary Drugs
Q: Solution Compatibility Chart
R: Discontinued Drugs No Longer in Use
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