Brody's human pharmacology : molecular to clinical /
Human pharmacology
Lynn Wecker ; with Lynn M. Crespo ... [et al.]
- 5th ed
- Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier, c2010
- xviii, 688 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
General principles / Drugs affecting the peripheral nervous system and the skeletal and smooth muscle / Drugs affecting the cardiovascular, renal, and circulatory systems / Drugs affecting the central nervous system / Drugs affecting endocrine systems / Chemotherapy of invading organisms / Chemotherapy of neoplastic diseases / Lynn Wecker -- Carl Faingold -- Stephanie Watts -- Lynn Wecker -- George Dunaway -- Lynn M. Crespo -- Lynn M. Crespo
Featuring the contributions of leading faculty, this new edition provides a succinct overview of the most important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. It reviews the concepts, clinical applications and side effects of pharmacology, placing an emphasis on practical applications of the material, whenever possible. More than 480 full-color illustrations explain important processes, while color-coded boxes for major drugs, therapeutic overviews, clinical problems, and trade names-as well as USMLE-style self-assessment questions with answers and rationales-reinforce your mastery of the information. A consistent style of writing-and more focused, concise content-provide for better learning of the essentials. Online access to Student Consult-where you'll find the complete contents of the book, fully searchable