Description
Book SynopsisA textbook for undergraduate pharmacists which takes an integrated approach to the pathophysiological and pharmacotherapeutic principles underlying the treatment of disease. It reflects advances in therapeutic practice and in the understanding of many disease states.
Trade Review'This book is well written with respect to its intended audience, providing adequate depth of explanation when necessary but expecting higher baseline knowledge than that of the general public.'
Philip J Wenger PharmD BCPS, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy Volume 42, September 2008
-- Philip J Wenger * The Annals of Pharmacotherapy *
'The authors have produced a well written and easy-to-use book. Like its predecessors, this book is one of the essential reference texts for any pharmacy that provides clinical service.' Sinead McCool, Irish Pharmacy Journal August/ September 2008
-- Sinead McCool * Irish Pharmacy Journal *
'The authors have extensive experience in community and hospital pharmacy, as well as teaching appointments at pharmacy schools...this is a useful book for students or pharmacists who would like an overview of treatment options available for certain disease states.'
Melissa M. Ranieri, BS, PharmD (Temple University School of Pharmacy) Doody Enterprises, Inc. May 2008
-- Melissa M. Ranieri * Doody Enterprises *
Table of ContentsSECTION 1; Therapeutics: general strategy; Major pathological processes in disease; SECTION 2; Gastrointestinal and liver disease; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory disease; Central nervous system; Pain and its treatment; Infections and antimicrobial therapy; Endocrine diseases; Neoplastic disease; Haematology - anaemia; Rheumatology; Skin disorders; Renal system.
