Description |
ix, 778 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm |
Contents |
Sect. 1. General principles -- Sect. 2. The cardiovascular system -- Sect. 3. The respiratory system -- Sect. 4. The renal system -- Sect. 5. The nervous system -- Sect. 6. The musculoskeletal system -- Sect. 7. The gastrointestinal system -- Sect. 8. The immune system -- Sect. 9. The endocrine system and metabolism -- Sect. 10. The skin and eyes -- Sect. 11. Chemotherapy -- Sect. 12. General features : toxicity and prescribing |
Summary |
"The second edition of Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics provides a basis for learning about safe and effective prescribing of modern medicines. It does this by including descriptions of the pathogenic mechanisms of the disease or condition, where and how drugs have their actions and unwanted effects, and the therapeutic principles of drug use. Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics is ideal reading for medical students and all health professionals from the start of their course until after they have qualified."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Previous ed.: 2001 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Pharmacology.
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Chemotherapy.
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Author |
Renwick, Andrew G.
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Hillier, Keith, 1943-
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LC no. |
2004066247 |
ISBN |
0702027545 |
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