Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition

* "A wonderful book ... great details on physiological mechanisms. Highly recommended.* "Contains all the essentials a clinical student or doctor may need.* * Online reviews of the previous edition Recognized as the leading pharmacology text among students and professionals, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology offers an unparalleled understanding of basic pharmacologic principles and clinical use of drugs. *Authoritative, readable presentation of the scientific basis of pharmacology and its implications in clinical drug therapy *Organized by drug groups and prototypes *Rigorously updated throughout, including coverage of antiarrhythmic drugs, antidiabetic drugs, anthelmintics, antiviral drugs, and drugs used for gastrointestinal conditions *New focus on important developments in pharmacology based on genetically modified mice ("knockout" and "knockin" mice) *Mechanism of action and toxicities of traditional and newer drugs *Treatment strategies and drugs of choice for all major diseases *Numerous reader-friendly features such as special interest boxes, list of common preparations, and dosage information *Unique, evidence-based chapters on drugs of abuse, special aspects of perinatal, pediatric, and geriatric pharmacology, and herbal medications and nutritional supplements *More than 500 illustrations and tables Free Student Web-based Resource Center: A premium online resource for students and instructors! Features: *Chapter learning objectives *Chapter questions and answers with rationales *50-question practice exam *See URL and access code inside the back cover.