Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs 4th Edition

Saunders Veterinary Drug Handbook, 4th Edition

Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Edition by Mark G. Papich is a practical reference for veterinary drug selection, prescribing, and dosage recommendations. It provides concise monographs covering more than 550 drugs, including their clinical uses, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and monitoring requirements. Updated drug information, clinical appendices, and customizable client handouts support safe and effective medication management in small and large animal practice.

Key Features:

• Covers more than 550 drugs used in veterinary medicine.
• Organizes drug monographs alphabetically for quick and convenient reference.
• Provides generic names, trade names, classifications, and mechanisms of action.
• Explains clinical indications, therapeutic uses, and administration instructions.
• Includes dosage recommendations for small and large animal species.
• Highlights adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, and drug interactions.
• Covers patient monitoring, laboratory tests, drug formulations, storage, and stability.
• Includes updated drug monographs with revised doses, indications, and safety information.
• Provides a discontinued-drugs appendix with suggested alternatives and substitutions.
• Offers access to more than 150 customizable client information handouts and mobile-friendly drug information.