Immune Drugs (2023)
Indications, side effects, and long-term management of immune-mediated disease with immunomodulatory drugs.
Overview
Immune-mediated diseases are notoriously complex and often considered diagnoses of exclusion, making them some of the most challenging conditions to confirm and manage in veterinary medicine.
In this webinar, we’ll explore the clinical indications for various immunosuppressive drugs, their mechanisms, and potential side effects. We’ll take a focused look at common immune-mediated diseases in dogs and cats, offering practical guidance on when to introduce additional therapies, and how to safely taper immunosuppressive treatment once disease control is achieved.
Join us for a case-based discussion aimed at enhancing your confidence and decision-making when managing these complicated but rewarding patients.
Presenters
BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS, FANZCVS (SAM) Registered specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, President of the Small Animal Medicine chapter ANZCVS
Dr Luke Johnston graduated with honours from the University of Queensland in 2015 with a degree in Veterinary Science. With a strong passion for specialist medicine, Luke trained both in Australia and the United States, ultimately securing a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, which he completed at VSS Carrara in 2020.
In 2021, Luke successfully passed his fellowship examinations in small animal medicine and now works in a busy referral practice where he manages complex medical cases and trains interns and residents in clinical case management.
Luke is passionate about veterinary education and strives to teach, influence, and uplift others in the veterinary community. He is currently President of the Small Animal Medicine Chapter and serves as a regular examiner for small animal medicine examinations.
