Clinical Pharmacology

This book offers an introduction to clinically relevant pharmacologic agents used in small and large animal practice and is a part of the .Quick Look Series.. Presentation emphasises figures, charts, diagrams, and flows, moving away from traditional text-based format, to enhance visual learning. The books present information in an easy-to-use format by limiting each topic of the book to two pages. A comprehensive illustration is provided on the left-hand page and a concise summary of the key concepts is detailed on the right page.
The book includes an overview of key concepts in Pharmacology including basic principles of pharmacodynamics, physiological uptake and nervous system perception. Various types of drugs are discussed, tranquillisers, sedatives, opioids, etcetera. Pharmacologic effects, side effects, drug interactions and species differences are illustrated. Over 100 study questions test retention and comprehension.
This .quick look. is well-presented, easy to follow, very concise and will be instrumental in developing a rudimentary understanding of pharmacological principles in animal medicine. Primarily intended for students taking their first clinical pharmacology course, this book is also excellent as a quick reference tool for practicing veterinarians.