Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach - Hardcover

 
9780838578926: Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach

Synopsis

This therapeutics textbook and reference combines a thorough discussion of pathophysiology with details on the currently accepted approaches to treatment of all common disease states. Treatment of disease is explained in such a way that the practitioner can easily assimilate new drugs into a therapeutic algorithm. This edition contains recommendations about therapy, dosing guidelines for the major drugs, and a new section, "Evaluation of Therapeutic Outcomes", in each chapter. A 32-page insert is also included.

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Review

"This is likely one of the most well-established references in use by practicing pharmacist-clinicians and students. It is more comprehensive than other similar books and has expanded its content since first published in 1988. This new edition continues to provide valuable information for the pharmacotherapeutic management of disease states." "4 stars" "Overall, the book is an excellent review of the pharmacotherapy of specific disease states and fulfills its purpose."

About the Author

Joseph T. DiPiro, Pharm. D., F.C.C.P., Panoz Professor, College of Pharmacy, Head, Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy; Clinical Professor of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta Robert L. Talbert, Pharm. D., F.C.C.P., B.C.P.S., Professor and Division Head, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin and UTHSC-San Antonio Gary R. Matzke, Pharm. D., F.C.P., F.C.C.P., Professor of Pharmacy & Medicine, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh Gary C. Yee, Pharm.D., F.C.C.P., Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha L. Michael Posey, R.Ph., PENS Pharmacy Editorial & News Services, Athens, Georgia Barbara G. Wells, Pharm. D., F.A.S.H.P., F.C.C.P., B.C.P.P., Dean and Professor, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, Pocatello

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