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Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Digestive System
Drugs Affecting Appetite (Monogastric)
Drugs to Control or Stimulate Vomiting (Monogastric)
Therapy of Gastrointestinal Ulcers (Monogastric)
Drugs Used in Treatment of Diarrhea (Monogastric)
Drugs Used in Treatment of Chronic Colitis (Monogastric)
Gastrointestinal Prokinetic Drugs (Monogastric)
Cathartic and Laxative Drugs (Monogastric)
Drugs Affecting Digestive Functions (Monogastric)
The Ruminant Digestive System
Drugs for Specific Purposes in the Ruminant Digestive System
Drug Disposition in the Ruminoreticulum
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Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Digestive System

By

Patricia M. Dowling

, DVM, MSc, DACVIM, DACVCP, Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Medically Reviewed Mar 2015 | Modified Nov 2022

Also see Principles of Therapy of GI Disease in Animals Principles of Therapy of GI Disease in Animals Veterinary.See also page Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Digestive System and see The Ruminant Digestive System. If a known cause for the GI disease is identified, specific therapy, if... read more .

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