Dale's pharmacology condensed / created by Clive Page, Simon Pitchford.

Includes index

Pharmacology, drug names and classification systems General principles of drug action Molecular aspects of drug action Pharmacokinetic and other factors influencing drug action Pharmacodynamics and the measurement of drug action Drug discovery and the development of small molecules Drug discovery and the development of biologicals Drug safety, toxicology and pharmacovigilance Regulation of drug use Outline of transmission and drug action in the nervous system Drugs and neurological disorders Drugs and pain Drugs and the cardiovascular system Drugs and blood : haematopoiesis and haemostasis Drugs and the inflammatory and immune response Drugs and the endocrine and metabolic systems Drugs and the renal system Drugs and the pulmonary system Drugs and the musculoskeletal system Drugs and the gastrointestinal tract Drugs and the genitourinary system Drugs and the skin Drugs and the eye Drugs and the ear Drugs used in anaesthesia Drug use in disorders of nutrition Drug use in dentistry Antiviral drugs Antibacterial drugs Antifungal drugs Drugs and parasites : Anti-protozoal and anti-helminthic drugs Drugs and cancer Prescribing and personalizing drug treatments Venoms, toxins, poisons and herbs Drug dependence and drug abuse

Covering the essential basic science and principles of pharmacology using concise text and diagrams, Dale's Pharmacology Condensed, 3rd Edition, presents the key facts and concepts that are key to understanding how drugs work and their underlying pathophysiological processes. Each chapter provides an organized, consistent approach to efficient learning and retention of complex information. This concise text is an ideal companion volume to Rang and Dale's Pharmacology, as well as a stand-alone condensed textbook or review book for exams. All content has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new coverage of fast-moving therapeutic areas such as the development of biologics, new therapeutics for cancer treatments, dermatology and immune mediated diseases, and new advances in pharmacological principles such as biased agonism. Each chapter condenses key information to provide the necessary core knowledge, as well as essential therapeutic information. Written by experienced teachers who provide a clear focus on what today's students need to know. Ideal for exam preparation with explanatory diagrams throughout, important drugs identified with bold type, and multiple choice questions for self-assessment and review. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices