Canine and feline dermatology drug handbook (paperback)

This comprehensive handbook summarizes dermatological drugs for feline and canine patients. It covers oral, topical and injectable medications suitable for cats and dogs. Vital information given for each drug includes: indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, dosage, formulations, side-effects, drug interactions and monitoring. Both American and European trade names are provided alongside generic names for ease of reference.

The book is divided into 4 sections. The first covers systemic dermatological agents. The second section presents topical dermatological agents. The third section covers allergen-specific immunotherapy. The fourth section lists dermatological conditions and the drugs commonly used to treat each disease, and directs the reader to the information on those drugs.

Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook is an essential reference for quick daily use in a clinical setting. Ideal for veterinarians in first opinion practice as well as those specializing in dermatology.

KEY FEATURES

• Lists drugs alphabetically for treatment of dermatological diseases in dogs and cats
• Covers oral, topical and injectable drugs
• Includes both American and European trade names
• Written by dermatology and pharmacology specialists
• Presented in an easy-to-use reference format

Preface, xiv

Acknowledgments, xv

Abbreviations and Conversions, xvi

Section 1: Systemic Drugs

(Note: the drugs in Section 1 are listed in alphabetical order in the text, not according to their functional and therapeutic classifi cation given in the contents list below, therefore, the page numbers are not listed in sequence for the drugs presented below.)

Antibacterials, Beta-lactam

Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, 11

Cefadroxil, 25

Cefovecin sodium, 26

Cefpodoxime proxetil, 28

Cephalexin, 29

Dicloxacillin sodium, 69

Oxacillin sodium, 164

Piperacillin sodium, 170

Ticarcillin disodium + clavulanate potassium, 203

Antibacterials, Fluoroquinolones

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, 38

Difloxacillin hydrochloride, 70

Enrofloxacin, 78

Marbofloxacin hydrochloride, 133

Moxifloxacin, 153

Norfloxacin, 160

Orbifloxacin, 161

Pradofloxacin, 176

Antibacterials, Lincosamides

Clindamycin hydrochloride/palmitate, 43

Lincomycin hydrochloride, 124

Antibacterials, Macrolides

Azithromycin, 20

Clarithromycin, 39

Erythromycin, 81

Antibacterials, Potentiated Sulfonamides

Ormetoprim + sulfadimethoxine, 163

Sulfadiazine/sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim, 193

Sulfasalazine, 195

Antibacterials, Tetracyclines

Doxycycline, 76

Minocycline hydrochloride, 146

Tetracycline hydrochloride, 199

Antibacterials, Miscellaneous

Chloramphenicol/chloramphenicol palmitate, 34

Clofazimine, 45

Dapsone, 62

Ethambutol, 85

Rifampin, 181

Antifungals

Amphotericin B, 13

Caspofungin acetate, 23

Fluconazole, 89

Flucytosine, 91

Griseofulvin, 96

Iodide, potassium, 109

Itraconazole, 112

Ketoconazole, 117

Posoconazole, 174

Terbinafine hydrochloride, 198

Voriconazole, 215

Antihistamines

Amitriptyline hydrochloride, 9

Cetirizine hydrochloride, 31

Chlorpheniramine maleate, 36

Clemastine fumarate, 41

Clomipramine hydrochloride, 46

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride, 61

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 72

Doxepin hydrochloride, 75

Fexofenadine hydrochloride, 88

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride/palmoate, 100

Loratadine, 128

Trimeprazine tartrate + prednisolone, 177, 210

Anti-inflammatory Agents

Allopurinol, 4

Colchicine, 50

Cyclosporine, 56

Dapsone, 62

Doxycycline, 76

Essential fatty acids, 83

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate, 98

Minocycline hydrochloride, 146

Niacinamide, 157

Pentoxifylline, 169

Piroxicam, 171

PO7P (Chinese herbal supplement), 173

Sulfasalazine, 195

Tepoxalin, 196

Tetracycline hydrochloride, 199

Anti-inflammatory Agents, Glucocorticoids

Dexamethasone, 64

Methylprednisolone/methylprednisolone acetate, 141

Prednisone/prednisolone, 177

Triamcinolone acetonide, 206

Trimeprazine tartrate + prednisolone, 177, 210

Antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic Agents

Chlorambucil, 32

Cyclophosphamide, 54

Lomustine, 126

Masitinib mesylate, 135

Piroxicam, 171

Toceranib phosphate, 204

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