Handbook Of Veterinary Pharmacology

by Editor: Walter H. Hsu (Iowa State University)

• ISBN13: 9780813828374
• ISBN10: 0813828376
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-22
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is a clear and concise guide to pharmacology concepts and commonly used veterinary drugs. Providing a succinct overview of veterinary pharmacology, this book presents information in a user-friendly outline format to allow quick access to practical drug information. With chapters covering the basic principles, specific drugs, interactions, and legal considerations, Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology offers up-to-date information on basic and clinical veterinary pharmacology. As an aid to student comprehension, simple line drawings depict the mechanisms of action and study questions with explanations are included at the end of each chapter. Appendices on withdrawal times for drugs in production animals and drug dosages in domestic species are a valuable tool, allowing quick decisions on drug therapy. Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is an indispensable text for veterinary students and practitioners.

Author Biography

Walter H. Hsu, DVM, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Principles of Drug Absorption, Drug Disposition, and Drug Action	p. 1
Drugs Affecting Peripheral Nervous System	p. 29
Autacoids and Their Pharmacological Modulators	p. 59
Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System	p. 81
Behavior-Modifying Drugs	p. 109
Anesthetics	p. 131
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs	p. 153
Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System	p. 171
Diuretics	p. 207
Respiratory Pharmacology	p. 221
Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal Tract	p. 235
Endocrine Pharmacology	p. 261
Topical Dermatology Therapy	p. 295
Ocular Pharmacology	p. 321
Antimicrobial Drugs	p. 347
Antiparasitic Agents	p. 379
Antineoplastic Drugs	p. 417
Fluid and Blood Therapy	p. 437
Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions	p. 461
Legal Aspects of Medication Usage in Veterinary Medicine	p. 471
Withdrawal Time Charts	p. 485
Dosage Table	p. 489
Index	p. 537
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