Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 10th ed. 2006

By Bertram G. Katzung

# Paperback: 1179 pages

# Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 10 edition (December 5, 2006)

# Language: English

# ISBN-10: 0071451536

Book Description

The current science of pharmacology-and its clinical applications-at your fingertips

Now in its 25th year of publication, Basic and Clinical Pharmacology is the most up-to-date and complete pharmacology textbook available. Through nine previous editions it has set the standard for concise and easy-to-read, yet comprehensive coverage of pharmacology. The text's integration of basic with clinical science makes it well suited for an integrated organ-system-based curricula as well as the more traditional curricula.

Features

# In-depth coverage of key pharmacology topics, from basic principles to pharmacologic considerations for autonomic, cardiovascular-renal, smooth muscle, CNS, endocrine, antimicrobial, and chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic drugs

# Updated with dozens of new, recently approved drugs, including monoclonal antibodies

# Detailed review of the mechanism of action and toxicities of traditional and newer drugs

# Critical discussions of treatment strategies and recommended drugs for all major diseases

# Valuable section on toxicology that provides an introduction to occupational and environmental toxicology; heavy metal intoxication and chelators; and management of the poisoned patient

# Ready-to-use, study-enhancing features, including special interest boxes, lists of common preparations, and dosage information

# Unique evidence-based chapters on abused drugs; special aspects of perinatal, pediatric, and geriatric pharmacology; and over-the-counter drugs, herbal medications, and nutritional supplements

# More than 500 concept-clarifying illustrations and tables throughout

Book Info

Univ. of California, San Francisco. Brandon/Hill Medical List selection (#468). Pharmacology text for medical and pharmacy students, residents, and clinicians. Previous edition: c1998. Includes a new chapter on botanicals and nutritional supplements and features special-interest boxes. Two-tone format. Illustrated. Softcover. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.