Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (Basic and Clinical Pharmacology)

• Tags: Medicine / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Professional & Technical / Medical /
  
• Author: Bertram G. Katzung
• Edition: 10
• Release: 2006-12-05
• Format: Paperback (1088 pages)
• ISBN 10: 0071451536
• ISBN 13: 9780071451536
• List Price: $64.95

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Book Description: The current science of pharmacology-and its clinical applications-at your fingertips. . Now in its 25th year of publication, Basic and Clinical Pharmacology is the most up-to-date and complete pharmacology textbook available. Through nine previous editions it has set the standard for concise and easy-to-read, yet comprehensive coverage of pharmacology. The text's integration of basic with clinical science makes it well suited for an integrated organ-system-based curricula as well as the more traditional curricula.. . Features . . In-depth coverage of key pharmacology topics, from basic principles to pharmacologic considerations for autonomic, cardiovascular-renal, smooth muscle, CNS, endocrine, antimicrobial, and chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic drugs . . Updated with dozens of new, recently approved drugs, including monoclonal antibodies. . Detailed review of the mechanism of action and toxicities of traditional and newer drugs . . Critical discussions of treatment strategies and recommended drugs for all major diseases . . Valuable section on toxicology that provides an introduction to occupational and environmental toxicology; heavy metal intoxication and chelators; and management of the poisoned patient . . Ready-to-use, study-enhancing features, including special interest boxes, lists of common preparations, and dosage information . . Unique evidence-based chapters on abused drugs; special aspects of perinatal, pediatric, and geriatric pharmacology; and over-the-counter drugs, herbal medications, and nutritional supplements . . More than 500 concept-clarifying illustrations and tables throughout . . . . (20070223)