Full 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 classificationPharmacology and mechanism of actionIndications and clinical usesPrecautionary information - adverse reactions and side effects, contraindications and precautions, and drug interactions - all featured in colored boxes for at-a-glance retrieval Instructions for usePatient monitoring and laboratory testsFormulations availableStability and storageDosage information for both small and large animalsRegulatory informationClinically 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.
Contents
Listing of Drugs According to Functional and Therapeutic ClassificationList of Trade and Brand Names Cross-Referenced to Drug NamesAlphabetical Drug Monographs - comprehensive information on 550 commonly used veterinary drugs!Appendices A: Calculation of Drug DosesB: Controlled Substance Charts: United States and CanadaC: Drugs for Infections Commonly Seen in Small AnimalsD: Antibiotic Drug Selection for Equine Bacterial PathogensE: Drugs that May Induce Cytochrome P-450 EnzymesF: Drugs that May Inhibit Cytochrome P-450 EnzymesG: 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 UseJ: Compounded Formulations: What to Look for to Detect Incompatibility or InstabilityK: Prescription Writing References.Do's and Don'tsL: How to Report an Adverse Drug ReactionM: Drugs Prohibited from Use in Food-Producing AnimalsN: Performance Horse Drug Regulations and RestrictionsO: Important Internet Sites for Drug InformationP: Important Contact Information for Veterinary DrugsQ: Solution Compatibility ChartR: Discontinued Drugs No Longer in Use
