"Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Edition includes concise entries for more than 550 drugs, with appendices summarizing clinically relevant information at a glance. Nineteen new drug monographs are added to this edition, and over 100 drug monographs have been updated and revised"--Publisher's description

Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Edition includes concise entries for more than 550 drugs, with appendices summarizing clinically relevant information at a glance. Nineteen new drug monographs are added to this edition, and over 100 drug monographs have been updated and revised. An Expert Consult website contains more than 150 instructional handouts that may be customized and printed out for your clients. Written by clinical pharmacology expert Mark Papich, this handy reference makes it easy to find the drug data and dosage recommendations you need to treat small and large animals, right when you need it! Over 550 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. NEW! 19 new drug monographs familiarize you with the latest drugs available for veterinary practice. UPDATED drug monographs include new information such as changes in doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications. NEW! Expert Consult companion website replaces the former website and 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. NEW! Removal of entries for drugs that have been taken off the market.

Quick-access format makes it easy to find important drug information, including clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Body systems organization follows a logical sequence of study. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms. Key terms, chapter outlines, Notes boxes, and learning objectives focus your learning and make studying easier. Proprietary drug names are listed with the generic drug names, highlighting drugs that have generic options. Companion Evolve website includes drug administration videos, drug calculators with accompanying word problems, animations of pharmacologic processes, and dosage calculation exercises. Dosage calculation exercises provide practice immediately after new information is presented. Review questions reinforce your understanding of key concepts, with answers located in the back of the book. Technician Notes provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency on the job. NEW! Emergency Drugs chapter is added. UPDATED drug information keeps veterinary students current with the newest pharmacologic agents and their uses, adverse side effects, and dosage forms. NEW! Case studies at the end of every chapter provide students with real-world scenarios.

Concise and easy-to-use, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 3rd 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.

Content on basic pharmacology includes topics such as safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms are provided at the beginning of each chapter, introducing you to the complex principles of pharmacology and guiding your study. Clear explanations of drugs help you understand the "how" and "why" behind drugs, their actions, their mechanisms, and adverse effects. Myths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes spotlight key issues, concepts, and skills. Clinical applications link pharmacologic concepts to real-life situations. Review questions and critical thinking questions are included at the end of every chapter to help readers test their comprehension. Test questions and online quizzes enable self-assessment and help you prepare for classroom and certification exams. NEW Veterinary Feed Directives section reflects the newest FDA guidelines on medicated feed for animals. NEW! Updated drug information includes all drug categories as well as new information on several drugs. NEW! Additional full-color images make it easier to understand pharmacology concepts. NEW! Updated test questions and drug calculation exercises on the Evolve website make study and review easier and reinforce your understanding of difficult subject matter.

Concise, pocket-sized, and easy to use, this new handbook provides rapid access to specific drug data for small and large animals, rodents and rabbits, reptiles, and birds. Coverage of each drug includes its brand and/or generic name, dosages (listed by species), major drug class or indication, adverse effects, contraindications / precautions / interactions, storage requirements and regulatory considerations (including whether the drug is authorized for use in food animals). Concise and easy to ready Cross reference listing of brand and generic names Covers a wide variety of animals Practical access to veterinarians when emergencies occur