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1 IPHONE MOBILE APP USER GUIDE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Subscription Process Download App Process Sign-in Process Resetting Your Password Navigation Information Search Process Monograph Information Features: Favorites Features: Notes

3 SUBSCRIPTION PROCESS How to Subscribe: You must subscribe through the website. Note: This process cannot be completed via the app. 1. Go to plumbsveterinarydrugs.com. 3

4 2. Click on the Subscribe button. 3. Input the address you would like associated with your account. Note: This will become your username. 4. Create and confirm your password. 5. Review, then agree to the privacy policy. 4

5 6. Click Select Your Plan.* * If you are a current veterinary or pharmacy student, click the Apply here link to apply for a free yearly subscription. You will be taken to a new website to verify your information. Once your student status has been confirmed, you will receive an with your account information. 5

6 7. Select either an individual or practice plan** depending on your needs. ** Individual: A single user ** Practice: Minimum of 5 users within 1 business 6

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8 8. Fill in your account and billing information. 8

9 9. Click Review Order. 10. Review the information; if it is correct, click Confirm. You are now subscribed. Enjoy your subscription to Plumb s Veterinary Drugs. 9

10 DOWNLOADING THE APP How to Download the App: There are 2 options to download the app so it is accessible on mobile devices. iphone (ios) Option 1: Download from Plumb s Veterinary Drugs 1. Go to com. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the app store logo that corresponds to your device. 3. Click FREE once you find the blue P icon. 10

11 Option 2: Download from the App Store 1. Go to itunes on your device. 2. Search for Plumbs s Veterinary Drugs. 3. Click GET in the top right corner once you find the blue P icon. 4. Enter your itunes password to confirm the download. 11

12 SIGN IN PROCESS How to Sign in to Your Account: Once you have subscribed and created your account on the website, you can now sign in on the mobile app version. 1. Click the icon on your device to open the app. 2. Enter the and password that was used when you set up your subscription. 3. Click SIGN IN. Once you are logged in, you will immediately be taken to the SEARCH page for fast access to the drug information. 12

13 RESETTING YOUR PASSWORD If you forget your password, you can reset it at any time on the Mobile App version of Plumb s Veterinary Drugs. 1. Open the Plumb s Veterinary Drugs app on your mobile device. 2. Click Forgot your password?. 13

14 3. Type in your address, and click Resend Reset . 14

15 4. A green message bar will appear across the top of the screen indicating that the password reset has been sent. 15

16 5. Check your , and look for a message from Plumb s Veterinary Drugs with the subject line Reset Your Plumb s Veterinary Drugs Password. 6. Click on the provided link to be taken to a page where you can reset your password. 7. Type in your new password, and click RESET PASSWORD. You have now successfully reset your password and can log in and continue to use the product. 16

17 NAVIGATION PROCESS Once you have logged into the mobile app version of Plumb s Veterinary Drugs, you will be taken to the SEARCH screen. This page allows you quick access to the monographs. You may also use the links on the bottom (for mobile phone users) and the far left rail to help you navigate the app. A description of the links is provided in this section. Appendix: The second link (located at the bottom of the page) is Appendix, which includes helpful information that is frequently referenced by veterinarians. This section includes all Appendix information included in the Plumb s Veterinary Drugs Handbook as well as additional information. These documents include (but are not limited to) the following: 17

18 Abbreviations Used in Prescription Writing ARCI UCGFS Classifications Conversion of Conventional Chemistry Units to SI Units Conversion Tables for Weight in Kilograms to Body Surface Area (m2) Conversion: Weights; Temperature; Liquids Drug Store Toxins in Small Animals Estrus and Gestation Periods: Dogs & Cats General Principles of Ocular Penetration Glucocorticoid Agents, General Information How to Find a Quality Assured Compounding Pharmacy Important Contact Information Importation of Unapproved New Animal Drugs into the USA Milliequivalents & Molecular Weights Multidrug Sensitivity in Dogs Normal Vital Signs Overdose and Toxin Exposure Decontamination Guidelines Pharmacist s Quick Guide to Veterinary Prescriptions: A Whole Different Animal Pharmacology of Narcotic (Opiate) Agonist Analgesics Principles of Compounding Ophthalmic Products Questions to Ponder Prior to Compounding Ophthalmic Products 18

19 Reference Laboratory Ranges Routes of Administration for Ophthalmic Drugs Solubility Definitions Tables of Parenteral Fluids Appendix: 19

20 New & Updated Drugs: The third link (located at the bottom of the page) is New & Updated Drugs which contains a list of the following drugs: New: New drugs introduced after the latest printed edition of the Plumb s Veterinary Drugs Handbook. Updated: Existing drug monographs modified after the latest printed edition of the Plumb s Veterinary Drugs Handbook. 20

21 New & Updated Drugs: 21

22 Notes: The fourth link (located at the bottom of the page) is Notes where you can access the personal notations you have entered. When you click on this icon, you will see a list of your notes in 1 location listed by drug name. 22

23 Settings & Tools Section: At the top right corner of the screen you will see a blue wheel. When you click on this icon, a menu will pop up which includes the following options: Log Out My Account Help Privacy Policy License Agreement 23

24 Log Out: When you click the red LOG OUT you will be logged out and brought to the sign in screen. If you do not log out, you will stay logged into your account indefinitely to allow the easiest and quickest access to the drug information. My Account: This section contains your personal information, including billing information. If you need to edit your billing or account information, changes can be made here. Note: When you select this option you will be taken to the website to review your account and billing information. You can navigate back to the app by selecting Back to Plumb s in the top left corner. 24

25 My Account: 25

26 Help: This section contains frequently asked questions. Note: You can navigate back to the app by selecting Back to Plumb s at the top left corner. 26

27 Privacy Policy: This section contains all information regarding the mobile app privacy policy. Note: You can navigate back to the app by selecting Back to Plumb s at the top left corner. 27

28 License Agreement: This section contains all information regarding the mobile app license agreement. Note: You can navigate back to the app by selecting Back to Plumb s at the top left corner. 28

29 Cancel: This option allows you to dismiss the options that popped up when you clicked on the wheel. Select CANCEL to make the pop-up menu disappear. 29

30 SEARCH PROCESS How to Search: There are 2 ways to find a drug monograph in Plumb s Veterinary Drugs: 1. By brand name or generic drug name. 2. Alphabetically by generic (only) drug name. To Search by Brand/ Gerenic Name: 1. Type the name of the drug in the search box (located on the home/ search page on the mobile app), and hit the SEARCH button under your keyboard. NOTE: If you are unsure how to spell the name, just type in the first few letters. 30

31 2. A list of drugs will appear, scroll through them until you find the drug for which you are looking. 31

32 3. Click on the drug name to open the monograph. 32

33 To Search Alphabetically: 1. Click on the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to the first letter of the generic drug name. For example, if you are looking for Acetaminophen, you would click on the letter A. The letters are located on the far right side of the screen. 33

34 2. Scroll through the list until you find the drug name. 3. Click on the drug name to open the monograph. 34

35 HELPFUL TIP: Once you have FAVORITED drugs, they will show up at the top of the home/search page under Favorites for easier access. Once you have added NOTES to specific drugs, they will show up in your Notes section (bottom tab) for easier access. *See Feature Information on how to add Favorites and personal Notes. 35

36 MONOGRAPH INFORMATION The monograph contains clinical information on a specific drug. While the entire monograph is easily accessible by scrolling down, 4 Quick Links are located at the top of the monograph for easy access to 4 commonly referenced sections. These Quick Links are: Doses Dosage Forms Drug Interactions Adverse Effects 36

37 Additional Info: On the top right corner of each monograph is a menu icon that resembles 3 white lines stacked on top of one another (to the right of the star). 37

38 This menu includes each section within the monograph and is also clickable. Additional Menu Includes: Prescriber Highlights Uses/Indications Pharmacology/Actions Pharmacokinetics Contraindications/Precautions/ Warnings Adverse Effects Reproductive/Nursing Safety Overdosage/Acute Toxicity Drug Interactions Laboratory Considerations Doses Monitoring Client Information Chemistry/Synonyms Storage/Stability Compatibility/Compounding Considerations Dosage Forms/Regulator Status References/Revisions 38

39 You can exit this menu by clicking the X on the far left of the screen. It replaced the 3 white lines. 39

40 When navigating through a monograph there is a double arrow in BLUE on the right side of each subsection. Clicking on this arrow will bring you back to the top of the monograph. 40

41 HELPFUL TIP: To mark a drug as a Favorite, click on the star located at the top of the screen. The star will fill in WHITE once it has been made a favorite. 41

42 HELPFUL TIP: To add a personal note to a specific drug, click on the Note icon, a static BLUE circle with a notepad and pen. Click on the pencil to add the note then click Save. 42

43 FEATURE - FAVORITES: How to Add a Drug as a Favorite: If you have drugs that you want to reference quickly and often, you can designate them as favorites. Once a drug is marked as a favorite, it will show up on the home/search page under Favorites. 1. Locate the drug through the search function. 2. Click the star that is located at the top of the screen. Once the star has been clicked, it will fill in WHITE to indicate that this monograph is now a favorite. 43

44 How to Delete a Drug as a Favorite: You can delete a drug from your list of favorites by following the steps below: 1. Locate the drug either by using the search function or under your list of favorites, and click on the drug name. 2. Click on the blue star, and it will become hollow again. This indicates that it is no longer a favorite. 44

45 FEATURE - NOTES: How to Add a Note to a Drug Monograph: Just as you would write notes in your printed handbook, you can add notes to the digital drug monograph. 1. Locate the drug through the search function. 2. Click on the Notes icon floating on the bottom right of the monograph screen. 45

46 3. Type the note you would like to add once the pop up box opens for the note. 4. Click Save. 46

47 Once you have added the note it will always be accessible when clicking that same icon. The drug note will also show up on the bottom menu under Notes for quick and easy reference. How to Edit a Drug Note: There are 2 ways to edit a note within a drug monograph: #1 Within the Drug Monograph: 1. Locate the drug monograph. 2. Click on the note icon to open the note. 47

48 3. Edit the note, and click Save. 48

49 #2 Within Notes : 1. Locate the drug within your notes. This is located in the menu on the bottom of your screen. 49

50 2. Click on the note you would like to edit. 3. Click on the square icon with the pencil located at the top right of the screen. 4. Edit the note, and click Save. 50

51 How to Delete a Drug Note: You can delete a note in the Notes section of the app located in menu on the lower left of the screen. Within Notes : 1. Locate the drug within your notes. This is located on the home/search page at the bottom. 51

52 2. Select the drug note you would like to delete. 3. Click on the trash can icon at the top right of the screen. 52

53 4. Confirm that you want to delete the note permanently. This CANNOT be undone. For any other questions, please visit: contact 53