H. P. Rang Knihy

HIGHLY COMMENDED IN THE MEDICINE CATEGORY IN THE BMA 2006 MEDICAL BOOK COMPETITION!Winner of the Royal Society of Medicine Library Prize for Medical Book of the Year!Of the initial thousands of compounds with initial promise of drugs only a small handful be developed for human clinical trials and perhaps only one will become an approved drug. This book describes the huge complexities involved in bringing a drug to market and how new molecular understanding and techniques can make the process more targeted and successful.

This textbook for medical and science students emphasises the mechanisms by which drugs act and relates these to pharmacological effects and clinical uses. It sets out for the reader a route from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions, to the uses of groups of drugs.

For 25 years, this comprehensive text has provided essential basic and clinical science information for students and healthcare practitioners globally. The 8th Edition continues this tradition with updated coverage of drugs affecting the skin and new online resources at Student Consult. It offers a reliable source of pharmacology information, recognized for its excellence. Readers can confidently explore pharmacology, starting from molecular mechanisms of receptors and drug actions to the clinical applications of key drug groups. The color-coded layout facilitates quick navigation and cross-referencing, while Key Points and Clinical Uses boxes, along with full-color illustrations, help clarify complex concepts. The edition includes a new chapter on drugs that affect the skin, ensuring readers stay current with the latest developments. Additionally, users can benefit from over 500 chapter-specific multiple-choice questions for self-assessment. For the first time, the entire text is available online or offline across all devices with the Student Consult eBook. This resource is designed to enhance both basic and clinical pharmacology knowledge in an accessible format.