Revised and updated, the third edition of this innovative reference presents the fundamental principles of pharmacology, administration of drugs, and pharmacologic calculations. It addresses all major categories of drugs in a consistent format, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate the administration of common drug forms.

Key Features

• The consistent format provides easy and quick access to information. Each chapter is introduced with learning objectives, a chapter outline, and key terms with simple definitions.

• Chapters are arranged to cover organ systems in a sequential manner, followed by chapters on antiinfectives, antiparasitics, antiinflammatory agents, and others.

• Content includes detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) and the Animal Drug Availability Act.

• Technician Notes throughout the text provide helpful hints and important points technicians should be aware of to avoid errors and increase efficiency.

• Drug descriptions use a consistent format — clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects — that allows easy access to desired information.

• Dosage calculations help readers administer drugs appropriately.

• Outstanding photographs, tables, and illustrations supplement the text and summarize complex information.

• Appendixes offer up-to-date references to emergency drugs, controlled substances, conversion tables, vaccinations, and other useful data.

New to this Edition

• A new chapter has been added on the importance of inventory control for the veterinary technician.

• New sections are devoted to inhalation anesthetics, neuromuscular blocking drugs, inhalation therapy for respiratory disease, and parenteral nutrition.

• Expanded information is included on key drug laws — including a new list of drugs prohibited for extralabel use under the Animal Medicinal Use Clarification Act and a summary of the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act.

• Additional Technician's Notes provide assistance with important procedures.

• Additional review questions are offered in each chapter.