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Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology

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Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology serves as a comprehensive resource for veterinary professionals, offering detailed information on pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses of drugs in animals, and the principles behind veterinary medicine. It covers a wide range of drug classes, their use in different species, and specifics on animal physiology and pharmacology. This essential guide is designed to enhance understanding and application in veterinary practice without delving into narrative plotlines.
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You might enjoy this if you're interested in understanding the principles of drug therapy in animals, especially focusing on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This resource provides detailed insights for veterinarians, offering practical guidance for the effective and safe use of pharmaceuticals in various animal species.

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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.

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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.

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Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology is praised for its concise and organised presentation of pharmacologic information, especially beneficial for veterinary students and practitioners. It serves as an excellent review source and a starting point for treatment-related queries, featuring easy access to drug information, mechanisms of action, and study questions. This reference emphasises practical drug usage with detailed illustrations and diagrams, making it suitable for both classroom and clinical settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780813828374

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Walter H. Hsu

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 1188g

Pages: 568

About the Author

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.

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