Veterinary Psychopharmacology

An Introduction

Sharon L. Crowell-Davis, Thomas Murray (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

270 Seiten

2006
Iowa State University Press (Verlag)
978-0-8138-0829-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Every day veterinarians in practice are asked to treat pets exhibiting problem behaviors. In the last several years pharmacologic treatments of behavior have made significant advances and can serve as a critical part of therapy. Veterinary Pscyhopharmacology is a complete source of current knowledge on the subject of pharmacologic behavior modification that veterinarians can turn to for the answers they need. Classification of disorders is eschewed in favor of in-depth explanations of pharmacologic options in inducing behavior changes. Special emphasis is given to explaining the underlying mechanism of pharmacologic agents used in therapy; thus, veterinarians will know not only which drugs to prescribe but why they should be prescribed and how they work. Veterinary behaviorists, their students and residents, veterinary practitioners of all levels, and veterinary students will find this book invaluable in providing information about their patients' behavior problems and the psychoactive medications that might help them.

Autor

Sharon L. Crowell-Davis DVM, PhD, was one of the founding Diplomats of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She has 27 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems in domestic and zoo animals and is currently a Professor at the University of Georgia. Thomas Murray, BS, PhD, is Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, where he is also a Distinguished Research Professor with 24 years experience in psychopharmacology

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Amino Acid Neurotransmitters: Glutamate, GABA, and the Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines. Chapter 3 Benzodiazepines. Chapter 4 Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Serotonin. Chapter 5 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. Chapter 6 Azapirones. Chapter 7 Biogenic Amine Transmitters: Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine and Dopamine. Chapter 8 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. Chapter 9 Antipsychotics. Chapter 10 CNS Stimulants. Chapter 11 Tricyclic Antidepressants. Chapter 12 Endogenous Opioid Peptides. Chapter 13 Opioids and Opioid Antagonists. Chapter 14 Hormones. Chapter 15 Combinations. Appendix. Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.4.2006
• Zusatzinfo: 14 illustrations
• Verlagsort: Arnes, AI
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 188 x 263 mm
• Gewicht: 786 g
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Klinische Fächer ► Pharmakologie / Toxikologie
• ISBN-10: 0-8138-0829-4 / 0813808294
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8138-0829-1 / 9780813808291
• Zustand: Neuware