08/19/08

handbook and desk copy

Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook

Errata/Updates > 6th Edition

6th edition Errata/Updates will be posted here as they become available.

Date Drug Monograph & Version Error/Update
08/08 Dexmedetomidine Monograph: Desk p. 271; Pocket p. 363

Dosages for dogs should be mcg (ug)/kg not mg/kg. Correct dose for sedation and analgesia in dogs: 375 ug/m2 BSA IV and 500 ug/m2 BSA IM. Dosage for cats is correct.

08/08 Pamidronate Monograph: Desk p.688, Pocket p. 925 First dose listed for dogs "a" should say "For refractory hypercalcemia", NOT hyperglycemia.