Pharmacotherapy [Hardcover]

Joseph T. DiPiro (Author), Robert L. Talbert (Author), Gary C. Yee (Author), Gary R. Matzke (Author), Barbara G. Wells (Author), L. Michael Posey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071416137 | ISBN-13: 978-0071416139 | Publication Date: May 12, 2005 | Edition: 6

The gold standard text for the therapeutics course mandatory in pharmacy schools. Now in its sixth edition, this classic text continues its long-standing tradition of offering unparalleled guidance in the development of pharmaceutical care plans. The book provides a unique process of thinking about pharmacotherapy the process which uses evidence-based approaches to the drug treatment of diseases.

Features:
*FREE Online Resource Center for professors and students - study materials, web chapters, questions and answers, and updates
*NEW Key Concepts begin each chapter
*Excellent use of algorithms, tables, and charts – provides clear recommendations
*“Clinical Controversies” in the treatment sections of disease-oriented chapters

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This text remains a gold standard pharmacotherapy text...This edition of Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach is an important resource for teaching or practicing optimal pharmacotherapy. Educators and students will find it indispensable. Practitioners can rely on it as a reference and to advance their knowledge and skills. The authors have created a definitive scholarly resource designed to provide optimal pharmacotherapy." (The Annals of Pharmacotherapy )

From the Back Cover

Joseph T. DiPiro, PharmD, FCCP

Robert L. Talbert, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

Gary C. Yee, PharmD, FCCP

Gary R. Matzke, PharmD, FCP, FCCP

Barbara G. Wells, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, BCPP

L. Michael Posey, BS Pharm

"The best pharmacotherapy textbook available.”

—Annals of Pharmacotherapy on an earlier edition

Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach is the authority on evidence-based drug treatment. The gold standard in pharmacotherapy for fifteen years, it is an essential text in most schools of pharmacy and in the education of other healthcare professionals, and a trusted resource in practice.

IN THE SIXTH EDITION:

• NEW Key Concepts with Locator Icons—Use the Key Concepts to see what is most important, and use the Locator Icons to quickly locate the discussion of each important concept within the chapter.

• NEW Clinical Controversies show that the understanding of drug therapeutics is evolving and that there is not always a definitive consensus.

• NEW chapter on The Documentation of Pharmacy Services explains how to document pharmaceutical care in a systematic way and its importance in obtaining reimbursement and in communicating with other health professionals.

• NEW chapter consolidating coverage of Solid-Organ Transplantation

• NEW expanded coverage of dermatological conditions: separate chapters on Acne Vulgaris and Psoriasis; new chapter on Atopic Dermatitis

• NEW chapter on Dermatologic Drug Reactions and Self-Treatable Skin Disorders guides you through the likely causes of a particular skin problem and provides what you need to know about the initiation and monitoring of therapy.

• NEW section of color photographs helps to identify common skin problems.

• NEW format of clinical presentation information is more accessible and user-friendly.

• NEW Glossary

AVAILABLE TO PURCHASERS OF THE BOOK

Pharmacotherapyonline.com

• The Online Resource Center for Students and Faculty Includes—Learning Objectives, Interactive Test Questions for Self-Assessment, and more.

• Online Drug Update Newsletter-PNN Pharmacotherapy Line edited by Michael Posey. This newsletter keeps you updated on the latest drug developments.

Fully searchable e-book version of the entire textbook in an instant download to your computer.

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Schwinghammer, PHARMACOTHERAPY CASEBOOK, Sixth Edition

ISBN 0-07-143360-0

Featuring over 140 cases, this essential guide develops skills in problem analysis and decision making, and demonstrates the relevance and importance of a sound scientific foundation for pharmacy practice.

SAVE $20.00 WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE TEXTBOOK/STUDY GUIDE VALUE PACK! (ISBN 0-07-144791-1)

Coming this fall

Wells, DiPiro, Schwinghammer & Hamilton, PHARMACOTHERAPY HANDOOK, Sixth Edition Print and PDA

ISBN 0-07-143322-8

This handy reference provides quick information to drug selection and management for more than 85 of the most common disorders.

Visit www.pharmacotherapyonline.com

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2400 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 6 edition (May 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071416137
• ISBN-13: 978-0071416139
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #602,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Textbook for Pharmacotherapy, July 5, 2005

By 

Carla Portnoy, R. Ph. (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pharmacotherapy (Hardcover)

The 2005 edition of Pharmacotherapy is one of the best investments I have ever made. It is a valuable tool in mentoring, teaching and precepting pharmacy students. I use the helpful chapter objectives to zero in on key concepts and learning objectives. At the end of each chapter there are short, well-written quiz questions that serve to reinforce important information. The companion website is well structured and easy to navigate. The icing on the cake is the ability to download an e-version of the text on my computer, allowing convenient access to the text at work. (Each textbook has a code and directions good for one down-load). All in all, this is an excellent resource that would be a great reference text for anyone practicing, teaching or studying the profession of pharmacy.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Standard by Which Others are Compared, August 30, 2005

By 

John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Pharmacotherapy (Hardcover)

It's difficult to write a review of this book because most of the people who are even thinking of buying it have probably used it already. They have seen it in the library, their professors have shown it to them, or it is required for the course they are taking.

So what I am going to do is talk about the differences and updates in this the sixth edition.

1. Icons - Locator Icons are used to allow the reader to quickly locate each important concept within the chapter.

2. Clinical Controversies -- showing that the understansing of drugs isn't perfect, but evolving.

3. Documentation to improve billing and general communications.

4. A chapter on Solid-Organ Transplantation.

5. Expanded coverage of dermatological conditions: Acne Vulgaris, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis.

6. New chapter on dermatologic drug reactions.

Finally the on-line web site devoted to this publication is greatly expanded and enlarged.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy reference, August 7, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Pharmacotherapy (Hardcover)

I didn't have this book during my P3 (3rd year of PharmD school) year; we used the text by Kradjan that had a patient-based format. DePiro's more traditional format makes it easier to find info quickly. The downloadable format of this text (which comes with the book) makes it even faster to find info. A downside would be books like these are out-of-date as soon as they're published, but I've been using the DePiro just fine for my P4 clerkships and plan to use Kradjan's as a doorstop. (I'm not really a kid)