{"product_id":"handbook-of-veterinary-pharmacology-isbn-9780813828374","title":"Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology","description":"\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable text for veterinary students and practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e  Chapter 1: Principles of Drug Absorption, Disposition, and Action (Richard J. Martin and Walter H. Hsu). \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Drugs Affecting Peripheral Nervous System (Walter H. Hsu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Autacoids and Their Pharmacological Modulators (Anumantha G. Kanthasamy and Walter H. Hsu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System (Walter H. Hsu and Dean H. Riedesel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Behavior Modifying Drugs (Arthi Kanthasamy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Anesthetics (Dean H. Riedesel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (Walter H. Hsu and Arthi Kanthasamy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System (Wendy A. Ware).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Diuretics (Franklin A. Ahrens).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Respiratory Pharmacology (Dean H. Riedesel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Drugs Acting on the Digestive System (Albert E. Jergens and Franklin A. Ahrens).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Endocrine Pharmacology (Walter H. Hsu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Topical Dermatology Therapy (James O. Noxon).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Ocular Pharmacology (Daniel M. Betts).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Antimicrobial Drugs (Franklin A. Ahrens and Richard J. Martin).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Antiparasitic Agents (Walter H. Hsu and Richard J. Martin).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Antineoplastic Drugs (Dr. Leslie E. Fox).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Fluid and Blood Therapy (Walter H. Hsu).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Reactions (Walter H. Hsu and Franklin A. Ahrens).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Legal Aspects of Medication Usage in Veterinary Medicine (Stephen D. Martin)\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The explosive growth of pharmacologic information in recent decades has resulted in vast amounts of complex information that is often difficult for busy clinicians to assimilate and prioritize. The \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e offers a solution to this quandary by providing a concise reference for veterinary students and practitioners. I would recommend it for veterinary students as an excellent source of review material and for practitioners as a good starting point for questions regarding specific treatments.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2009)  \u003cp\u003e“Any vet school or practicing vet needs \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology:\u003c\/i\u003e it's a guide to pharmacology concepts and commonly used veterinary drugs and provides an easy outline format to allow for quick access to drug information. Easy line drawings showing the mechanisms of action and study questions are included at the end of each chapter, with details on drug dosages, drug therapy for different domestic species, and clear diagrams. Perfect for students and practicing vets seeking a quick reference.” (\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This handbook for veterinary pharmacology has been designed as a quick reference in the field for practical drug information, including data on drug interactions and legal considerations. Hsu (Iowa State U. College of Veterinary Medicine) has arranged this reference to emphasize the most commonly used drugs to treat animals, and includes plenty of diagrams and illustrations to explain the chemical mechanisms behind each medication. Study questions have been provided at the end of each chapter, which will enable this book to be used in the classroom as well.\" (\u003ci\u003eSciTech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWalter H. Hsu,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e DVM, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa.  \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Veterinary Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable text for veterinary students and practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989344174309,"sku":"NP9780813828374","price":111.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813828374.jpg?v=1761783748","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/handbook-of-veterinary-pharmacology-isbn-9780813828374","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}