Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, now in its fifth edition, offers medical students all they need to know to become safe and effective prescribers. It forms a complete, integrated resource for basic pharmaceutical science, pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutics.

The fifth edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout. Key features include:

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  Clear, disease-based approach.

  
  




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  Presentation of how drugs are used in clinical practice.

  
  




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  Succinct explanations of the major pathogenic mechanisms of each disease and consequent clinical signs and symptoms.

  
  




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  Comprehensive reviews of major drug classes relevant to each disease.

  
  




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  Structured approach to the principles of disease management – outlining core principles of drug choice and planning a therapeutic regimen for common diseases.

  
  




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  Quick-reference drug compendia illustrating key similarities and differences among all BNF-listed drugs in each class.

  
  


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  Comes with free e-book on StudentConsult.

  
  




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  New sections on key and evolving topics, including prescribing safety and pharmacovigilance.

  
  




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  Updated figures to further clarify complex areas.

  
  




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  Over 800 revised multiple-choice and case-based questions for self-assessment.