Sandra N. Koch is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Dermatology at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Sheila M. F. Torres is an Associate Professor in Dermatology at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology.

Donald C. Plumb was formerly Director of Pharmacy Services and Hospital Director at the University of Minnesota's Veterinary Medical Center. He is the author of Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, now in its seventh edition.

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.

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

Antiparasitic Agents

Doramectin, 73

Ivermectin, 115

Lufenuron ± milbemycin oxime, 131

Meglumine antimoniate, 138

Milbemycin oxime, 145

Moxidectin, 151

Nitenpyram, 159

Selamectin, 182

Sodium stibogluconate/sodium antimony gluconate, 187

Spinosad ± milbemycin oxime, 190

Antivirals

Acyclovir, 3

Famciclovir, 87

Lysine (L-lysine), 132

Behavior Modifying Drugs, Opioid Antagonists

Naltrexone hydrochloride, 156

Behavior Modifying Drugs, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Fluoxetine hydrochloride, 93

Paroxetine hydrochloride, 167

Sertraline hydrochloride, 186

Behavior Modifying Drugs, Tricyclic Antidepressants

Amitriptyline hydrochloride, 9

Clomipramine hydrochloride, 46

Doxepin hydrochloride, 75

Hormones

Corticotropin, 52

Cosyntropin, 53

Dexamethasone, 64

Levothyroxine sodium, 122

Megestrol acetate, 137

Melatonin, 139

Methylprednisolone/methylprednisolone acetat

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