Integrated Pharmacology - Hardcover

Page MD Professor, Clive P.; Curtis, Michael; Sutter MD PhD, Morley C.; Walker PhD, Michael; Hoffman MD, Brian

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ISBN 10: 072343221X ISBN 13: 9780723432210

Publisher: Mosby, 2002

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INTEGRATED PHARMACOLOGY, 2ND EDITION takes a unique approach to pharmacology, considering drugs in the context of the diseases they are used to treat -- all within a body system framework. Drug action is clearly explained at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ levels. The basic principles underlying pharmacology are presented, providing a strong foundation for the system-based chapters that follow. Each body system chapter addresses the common diseases affecting a system before comprehensively discussing the drug classes and specific drugs used to treat the diseases. A superb, full-color illustration program helps the reader understand the complex ways in which modern drugs are used to treat diseases.

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Synopsis:

This text considers drugs in the context of the diseases they are used to treat all within a body systems' framework. Drug action is explained at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ levels. Section 1 presents the basic principles underlying pharmacology, providing a foundation for the systems-based chapters that follow. Each body system chapter in section 2 addresses the common diseases affecting a system before comprehensively discussing the drugs classes and specific drugs used to treat the diseases. Colour illustration are used along with conceptual illustrations specifically developed to help the reader understand the complex ways in which modern drugs are used to treat diseases. A self-assessment section at the end of the book includes MCQs and case studies to test comprehension.

About the Author:

Michael Curtis is a Reader in Pharmacology, King's College London, Rayne Institute, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK

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