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Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 5th Edition - Errata/Updates

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Please Note: These all apply to the first printings of the book; they have been corrected in subsequent printings as they were discovered.

Date

Drug Monograph & Version

Error/Update

11/20/06

Altrenogest Monograph

Desk p. 21

Pocket p. 30

Under Storage/Stability/Compatibility, add:
Altrenogest is reportedly very sensitive to light; dispense in light-resistant containers.

 
11/20/06

Bromides Monograph

Desk p. 95

Pocket p. 137

In Adverse Effects/Warnings, first sentence, third paragraph; Sentence should read: “If the patient cannot tolerate the gastrointestinal effects (vomiting) of potassium bromide …”
11/20/06

Carbenicillin Monograph

Pocket p. 165, 167

Fix running head
11/20/06

Clomipramine Monograph

Desk p. 188

Pocket p. 271

Add to the first paragraph in Contraindications/Precautions: “As they may contain high levels of tyramine, avoid giving aged cheeses to animals receiving clomipramine.”
11/20/06

Desmopressin Monograph

Desk p. 225

Pocket p. 324

In Dosing Section add under Doses -  add:

Note:  When doses listed below use “drops” of the nasal solution they are referencing the 0.1 mg/ml product and NOT the 1.5mg/ml product (Stimate®). Do not confuse the two.

 

11/20/06

Fluoxetine Monograph

Desk p. 348

Pocket p. 500

Delete the dose for dogs  (“c”) referenced to Reisner and Houpt. There is some question as to whether this dose is for dogs or cats.
11/20/06

Leuprolide Monograph

Desk p. 452

Pocket p. 650 (change 649 and 650 to make added text fit on 650)

 

In the Dose section for Ferrets (“c”; Murray 2002): After the sentence “ The diluted form appears to be remain active after being stored in the freezer for a year.” Add:  “(Note: The manufacturer states that the depot form is not to be frozen and no studies are known that support the stability of the depot activity when frozen and thawed—Plumb)”
11/20/06

Melphalan  Monograph

Desk p.492 has not been changed in latest printing of desk

Pocket p 707

 

In the Storage/Stability/Compatibility section: Change in first sentence from “… at room temperature (15-30°C; 59-86°F).” to “in the refrigerator.”
11/20/06

Meformin Monograph

Desk p 498

Pocket p. 716-717 (note: only 716 needs to be changed as 717 is correct in the 1st printing)

 

In the Adverse Effects/Warnings section.

Desk: Last sentence should read: “Hypoglycemia would not be an expected adverse effect when metformin is used as a single agent.”

Pocket version: Starting on bottom of page 716 should read: “As the cause of death was undetermined, metformin could not be ruled out as a causative factor. Hypoglycemia would not be an expected adverse effect when metformin is used as a single agent.”

 

11/20/06

Phosphate Monograph

Desk p. 635 Has not been changed in latest printing of desk

Pocket p. 913

 

Fix typo in last paragraph under Human-Approved Products; Delete the extra “m” and spaces.
11/20/06

Pyrantel Monogaph

Desk p 679

Pocket p. 976

 

Delete Whipworms from the first dose for dogs. Pyrantel not effective for Whipworms.
11/20/06

Tepoxalin Monograph

Desk p. 736

Pocket p. 1058

 

In the Overdosage/Acute Toxicity section. The third sentence should read: “At necropsy, all dogs showed gastric lesions.” Delete: “one dog”
11/20/06

Appendix: Instructions for Legally Importing Drugs for Compassionate Use

Desk p. 886

Pocket p. 1254

 

Toni Wooten’s phone and fax numbers have changed; Phone 240-276-9220; FAX: 240-276-9241
11/20/06

Pocket Version Index

pp. 1301-1311

 

The index of this version (Pocket) lists incorrect page numbers for items found on pages 751-1169.

For indexed items in this page range, subtract one page from that listed to properly locate the item.

 

4/15/07 Desk p. 834

Pocket p. 1198

Change the concentration of compounded ophthalmic tacrolimus from 0.1 – 0.3% to 0.01 – 0.03%.


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