Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy

Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy
ISBN-10
1451191006
ISBN-13
9781451191004
Series
Principles of Pharmacology
Category
Chemotherapy
Pages
1020
Language
English
Published
2017
Publisher
Lww
Authors
Ehrin J. Armstrong, David E. Golan, April W. Armstrong

Description

"Highly regarded by both students and instructors, Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, 4th Edition, _offers an integrated mechanism-based and systems-based approach to contemporary pharmacology and drug development. An easy-to-follow format helps first- and second-year students grasp challenging concepts quickly and efficiently. Each chapter presents a clinical vignette illustrating a therapeutic problem within a physiologic or biochemical system; followed by a discussion of the biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology of the system; and concluding with a presentation of the pharmacology of_the drugs and drug classes that activate or inhibit the system by interacting with specific molecular and cellular targets. Chapters are integrated into sections that focus on organ systems and therapeutic areas of highest importance. Clear, concise illustrations highlight key points, and drug summary tables offer quick access to essential information"--Publisher's description.

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