James Ritter Libri

If you understand how drugs work (pharmacodynamics), how they are handled by the body (pharmacokinetics), how they interact with each other, and how drug treatments are assessed, then you will become a better prescriber. A Textbook of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics gives you that understanding.Fully revised throughout and extensively illustrated, the fifth edition of this well-established textbook has been streamlined to focus on what medical students and junior doctors really need to know in order to understand the implications of prescribing one drug over, or in combination with, another. The text provides current information on all areas of drug prescribing with updated discussion and guidance on such topics as adverse drug reactions, 'personalized medicine', gene and cell-based therapy, advances in cancer therapy, and mechanisms of drug action and treatment guidelines in HIV and mycobacterial infections therapy. A new chapter on alternative medicines and nutraceuticals has been introduced and Further Reading lists have been updated to include key medical websites.All medical students and junior doctors who read this book will learn not only how to use drugs safely and effectively, but, importantly, the rationale behind effective prescribing decisions.

For 25 years, this comprehensive text has provided essential basic and clinical science information for students and healthcare practitioners globally. The 8th Edition continues this tradition with updated coverage of drugs affecting the skin and new online resources at Student Consult. It offers a reliable source of pharmacology information, recognized for its excellence. Readers can confidently explore pharmacology, starting from molecular mechanisms of receptors and drug actions to the clinical applications of key drug groups. The color-coded layout facilitates quick navigation and cross-referencing, while Key Points and Clinical Uses boxes, along with full-color illustrations, help clarify complex concepts. The edition includes a new chapter on drugs that affect the skin, ensuring readers stay current with the latest developments. Additionally, users can benefit from over 500 chapter-specific multiple-choice questions for self-assessment. For the first time, the entire text is available online or offline across all devices with the Student Consult eBook. This resource is designed to enhance both basic and clinical pharmacology knowledge in an accessible format.

This MCQ book is a companion to the 'Textbook of Clinical Pharmacology'. MCQs remain an essential part of written medical examinations and practising this form of self-assessment is thought to be the best way of mastering the technique. The 2nd edition contains 400 MCQs and explanatory answers with clear references to the main textbook. This enables the student to use the book on its own or in conjunction with the textbook as an adjunct to study.