Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

A concise yet comprehensive and usable pharmacological resource for veterinary practitioners
In Pharmacology in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, a team of distinguished veterinary practitioners
delivers a singular and comprehensive text dedicated to anesthetic drug pharmacology and drug interactions
related specifically to anesthetic drugs in a veterinary setting. This concise, easily navigable reference combines
information scattered throughout the academic literature and covers mechanisms of action of commonly used
drugs in commonly encountered species, drug interactions, and clinical uses of anesthetic drugs.
The volume explores drug metabolism, the effects of various drugs on organ systems, risks of adverse effects,
as well as the impact of anesthesia on drugs, and the effects of drugs on anesthesia.
Readers will also find:
A thorough introduction to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics in veterinary
anesthesia
Comprehensive explorations of veterinary regulatory concerns associated with anesthesia and analgesia
for food animals
Practical discussions of alpha-2 agonists and antagonists, phenothiazines, butyrophenones,
benzodiazepines, and opioid agonists and antagonists
Fulsome treatments of local anesthetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, inhalants, induction
drugs, and barbiturates
Perfect for veterinary anesthesiologists and criticalists, internists, and surgeons, Pharmacology in Veterinary
Anesthesia and Analgesia will also earn a place in the libraries of private practitioners performing anesthesia
and veterinary technicians performing anesthesia, as well as researchers using veterinary species as a model.