Medical Pharmacology at a Glance

Widely recognised as the best starting point for pharmacology study, the internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is an ideal companion for all students of the health sciences. Key principles are supported by coloured schematic diagrams - invaluable as both an introduction to medical pharmacology, and revision in the run-up to pharmacology exams.Revised and thoroughly updated throughout, and reflecting changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools, Medical Pharmacology at a Glance:Introduces the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption and excretionBases chapters on diseases and syndromes, for clinically-focused learningIncludes references to the pathophysiology of disease, to aid understanding of drug choice and actionIndicates the therapeutics of choice for specific disorders and conditionsFeatures cross references between discussion of drug classes and diseases