Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Ninth Edition [Paperback]

Bertram G. Katzung (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071410929 | ISBN-13: 978-0071410922 | Publication Date: December 15, 2003 | Edition: 9th

The most current, authoritative, and comprehensive pharmacology book for medical, pharmacy, and other health science students. Widely respected for its clarity, comprehensiveness, and organization, this pharmacology course book presents the essential concepts that students need to know about the science of pharmacology and their application. Focuses on the basic principles of each drug group as well as the clinical choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects.

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"This is a very good textbook, as were the previous editions...".it is a very good book." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The most widely used, up to date, and authoritative pharmacology text in medicine.

“Katzung is brilliant. This text was an absolute bible for my medical school pharmacology course and on rotations. If it's not in Katzung, you probably don't need to know it. An absolute must to do well on the boards.”*

“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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1202 pages
• Publisher: Lange Medical Books; 9th edition (December 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071410929
• ISBN-13: 978-0071410922
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #772,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the greatest book for Pharmacology!!!!!!, April 21, 1999

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This review is from: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (Paperback)

This book was my bible for Pharmacology. Even though "Goodman and Gillman" contains everything there is to know about the subject, which medical school student needs to know all of that. The book first starts each chapter with a review of fundamental physiology of the normal body. Next it describes the drug and its effects on the body. Next comes the clincal pharamcology of the drugs. The understanding of pharmacology from reading this book is unparalleled.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WELL WORTH THE PRICE, August 23, 2002

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This review is from: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (Paperback)

The "Basic & Clinical Pharmacology" may not be the most comprehensive and the most detailed single-volume text available on Pharmacology, but it has a lot of positive attributes. It is straightforward, well-illustrated, and ranks among the lowest-priced voluminous books that contains all the essentials a clinical student or doctor may need.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best practical pharm text out there, September 8, 2003

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... "vilbs" (Montreal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (Paperback)

This book has been a great reference for me as I've gone through medical school. Clear, well written, and with excellent illustrations, the information is easily accessible and quite practical. It may be a little advanced for beginner students, but it's an absolute must have reference for someone with a need to know pharmacology.