Pharmacology

The seventh edition adds 22 new drug monographs, as well as updated dosages and information for existing drugs.  A noteworthy feature is the Prescriber Highlights section found at the beginning of each monograph that allows readers a quick method of finding important information for that drug.

This is the convenient 5 x 8-inch pocket size; Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook is also available in an 8 ½ x 11-inch desk size for enhanced readability and ease of use and as a mobile version. Plumb’s exhaustive one-volume coverage of drugs approved for veterinary species and non-approved (human) drugs that are used in veterinary practices today make this book an essential reference for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary pharmacologists, pharmacists with veterinary patients, animal research or zoological facilities, and libraries that serve these groups.

A quick, concise reference to the drugs and dosages used to treat exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations you encounter in clinical practice. Species covered include birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, primates, wildlife, and all kinds of small mammals and "pocket pets." This edition is updated with a new chapter on invertebrates, information on the latest drugs, and a colorful new design. Written by clinical and research veterinarian James Carpenter, this book is the only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals.

• Nearly 200 drug tables provide clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals, including biological tables with details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipuncture sites, differential diagnosis, and medical protocols for common conditions.
• All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current.
• Easy-to-use organization divides drug monographs into quick-reference chapters including: Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Sugar Gliders, Hedgehogs, Rodents, Rabbits, Ferrets, Miniature Pigs, Primates, and Wildlife.
• Additional drug topics include antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents.
• More than 20 expert authors contribute to this edition.
• References in each chapter provide resources for further research and study.
• Convenient appendices provide a single source for information such as classes of drugs used to treat specific exotic animal conditions; efficacy of selected agents used to treat exotic animals; location of select laboratories to perform procedures; normal lab values; conversions; and equivalents.

• New Invertebrates chapter has been added.
• New two-color design makes information easier to access at a glance, with drug and biological tables shaded differently for fast lookup.
• Updated information includes coverage of the latest drugs introduced into the market.
• Electronic access is available via Pageburst, making it easy to search topics and drugs. Sold separately.

• Written by respected veterinary technology educator Margi Sirois, RVT, MS, EdD, this collection of commonly used but rarely memorized clinical information, such as charts, graphs, formulas, conversions, and lab values offers quick access to the data you need to deliver safe and efficient veterinary care.
• Information is easy to find in 10 tabbed, color-coded sections: Pharmacology and Math, Animal Care, Procedures, Dentistry, Surgical/Anesthetic Nursing, Urinalysis, Hematology and Serology, Parasitology, Microbiology/Cytology, and Normal Values
• Color-coded tabs feature a table of contents with page references, making it easy to quickly locate key information within each section.
• Full-color format includes illustrations that highlight and clarify important concepts.
• Convenient pocket size lets you keep this reference with you and refer to it in any setting.
• Spiral binding allows you to lay the booklet flat for easy reference.

Concise and easy-to-use, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 3^rd Edition helps you find the specific drug facts you need to treat small and large animals, right when you need them! 550 drugs are organized alphabetically and cross-referenced by functional classification, trade, and generic names so you can access dosage recommendations, contraindications, side effects, possible adverse reactions, drug interactions, and more without the need to sort through a lengthy text. Plus, a companion website provides more than 150 clear, customizable handouts to help you easily communicate important drug information to your clients.

• All drug monographs are conveniently organized and cross-referenced to give you fast, 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 -- presented in colored boxes for quick reference
• Instructions for use
• Patient monitoring and laboratory tests
• Formulations available
• Stability and storage
• Dosage information
• Regulatory information
• Updated drug list details up-to-date dosages, updated and new indications, and withdrawal times for food animals.
• Clinically relevant appendices help you determine appropriate therapeutic regimens and reference safety and legal considerations.

• Comprehensive drug updates incorporate the most current indications, dosage information, instructions for use and storage, precautions, patient monitoring, available formulations, and regulatory information.
• New monographs familiarize you with 35 new drugs available for veterinary practice, including:

• Cefovecin (Convenia)
• Maropitant (Cerenia)
• Trilostane (Vetoryl)
• Dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor)
• Dirlotapide (Slentrol)

• Companion PapichDrugFormulary.com website includes more than 150 client information handouts for the most commonly prescribed drugs.