Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy 5th South Asia Edition

Principles of Pharmacology 5th South Asia Edition

Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, 5th South Asia Edition by David E. Golan, Joseph Loscalzo and Mark N. Namchuk offers an integrated, mechanism-based and systems-based approach to contemporary pharmacology and drug development.

The textbook combines cell biology, biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology to explain how medicines interact with molecular and cellular targets. This approach helps students understand not only what a drug does but also why and how it produces its therapeutic and adverse effects.

Each major discussion begins with a clinical problem or therapeutic scenario, followed by an explanation of the relevant physiological and pathological processes. The pharmacology of important drugs and drug classes is then presented according to their mechanisms, clinical applications and therapeutic considerations.

Key Features

• Integrated mechanism-based approach to pharmacology
• Organ-system-based presentation of drug therapy
• Connects physiology and pathophysiology with pharmacological action
• Explains molecular and cellular targets of drugs
• Clinical vignettes introduce important therapeutic problems
• Detailed coverage of major drugs and drug classes
• Drug-summary tables support rapid learning and revision
• Discusses clinical uses, adverse effects and contraindications
• Covers contemporary pharmacology and drug development
• Promotes understanding instead of rote memorisation
• Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Useful as both a core textbook and professional reference

Major Topics Covered

• Fundamental principles of pharmacology
• Drug receptors and molecular targets
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Drug metabolism and elimination
• Drug development and clinical evaluation
• Autonomic nervous system pharmacology
• Central nervous system pharmacology
• Cardiovascular pharmacology
• Renal and respiratory pharmacology
• Gastrointestinal pharmacology
• Endocrine and reproductive pharmacology
• Inflammation and immunopharmacology
• Analgesic and anaesthetic drugs
• Antimicrobial pharmacology
• Anticancer pharmacology
• Drug interactions and adverse reactions
• Mechanisms of drug resistance
• Principles of contemporary drug therapy

Recommended For

• Undergraduate medical students
• Postgraduate pharmacology students
• MBBS and pharmacy students
• Clinical pharmacology trainees
• Medical and pharmaceutical educators
• Clinicians interested in mechanisms of drug action
• Researchers involved in pharmacology and drug development
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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