Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, now in its fifth edition, offers medical students all they need to know to become safe and effective prescribers. It forms a complete, integrated resource for basic pharmaceutical science, pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutics. The fifth edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout, featuring:
- A clear, disease-based approach.
- Explanations of how drugs are used in clinical practice.
- Succinct explanations of the major pathogenic mechanisms of each disease and consequent clinical signs and symptoms.
- Comprehensive reviews of major drug classes relevant to each disease.
- A structured approach to the principles of disease management – outlining core principles of drug choice and planning a therapeutic regimen for common diseases.
Print Length: 744 pages | Edition: 5th | Language: English | Publisher: Elsevier | ISBN-13: 978-0702071676 | Publication Date: August 8, 2017 | Dimensions: 7.72 x 1.14 x 10.43 inches