Veterinary Drug Handbook, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

Donald C. Plumb (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813823536 | ISBN-13: 978-0813823539 | Publication Date: May 11, 1999 | Edition: 3rd

This single-volume reference contains essential information that veterinary practitioners and students need to know about hundreds of systemic drugs currently available. Veterinary Drug Handbook covers drugs approved for use in veterinary medicine as well as non-approved human drugs routinely used in veterinary practice today

Intended as a rapid reference, it features more than 370 drug monographs that include information on: chemical characteristics; storage, stability, and physical compatibility; pharmacology; pharmacokinetics; uses and indications; contraindications, precautions, and reproductive safety; and adverse effects and warnings.

New to the third edition are: more than 25 new drug monographs, information on prescription diets for dogs and cats, and an additional index of drugs by use/indication.

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From the Back Cover

This single-volume reference contains essential information that veterinary practitioners and students need to know about hundreds of systemic drugs currently available. Veterinary Drug Handbook covers drugs approved for use in veterinary medicine as well as non-approved human drugs routinely used in veterinary practice today

Intended as a rapid reference, it features more than 370 drug monographs that include information on: chemical characteristics; storage, stability, and physical compatibility; pharmacology; pharmacokinetics; uses and indications; contraindications, precautions, and reproductive safety; and adverse effects and warnings.

New to the third edition are: more than 25 new drug monographs, information on prescription diets for dogs and cats, and an additional index of drugs by use/indication.

About the Author

Gigi Davidson is the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services at the North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine where she has practiced veterinary pharmacy exclusively since 1983. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists and spends her days providing clinical pharmacy service, mentoring veterinary and pharmacy students, and conducting drug-related clinical research in the many veterinary species. Her passion is the safe and effective use of drugs in animal species.

Donald C. Plumb is now retired from Director of Pharmacy Services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota where he practiced veterinary pharmacy for over 20 years. He is the author of Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, now in its Sixth edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 852 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (May 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813823536
• ISBN-13: 978-0813823539
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Veterinary Drug Handbook, December 1, 1999

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Dr. K. Longley (Eugene, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Veterinary Drug Handbook, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

This book is a must have for all practices. It features concise monographs including pharmacokinetics, uses, cautions and contraindications. Also included are doses for multiple species and various brand names. An additional bonus for food animal practitioners is a listing of withdrawl times when available. If you only have ONE pharmacology book this should be the one.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comprehensive information on drugs used in vet-med, July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Veterinary Drug Handbook (Desk Edition) (Paperback)

Good information on extra-label uses of animal and human drugs for veterinary medical professionals. Lists dosages for large, small, and exotic species. Well organized and easy to use. A great value.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate in references for veterinary dosing., September 27, 1997

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This review is from: Veterinary Drug Handbook (Paperback)

This is the book you want for quick references for the most commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. Clear pharmacokinetic information and accurate dosing information. Sturdy paperback won't fall apart even with extreme use in the clinics.