Description
Edited by Todd W. Vanderah, this edition connects the scientific basis of pharmacology with the clinical use of medicines. Chapters introduce clinical problems, explain drug groups and representative agents, and consolidate information through tables and diagrams. Case material and USMLE-style questions support application and revision, with a chapter addressing cannabinoids.
Topics covered
- Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and core principles of drug action.
- Organ-system pharmacology and the clinical use of major drug groups.
- Adverse effects, interactions, and factors influencing therapeutic decisions.
Who it’s for
Medical students and health science learners studying foundational and clinical pharmacology.
Study use: Study each drug class by linking its mechanism to therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and the clinical examples discussed.
