Medical Pharmacology at a Glance (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)

The "at a Glance" series is popular among medical students and junior doctors for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations.

Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with colour summary diagrams on the left page and explanatory text on the right. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the "at a Glance" series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond.

Everything you need to know about Medical Pharmacology..."at a Glance"

Following the familiar, easy-to-use "at a Glance" format, and in full-colour, "Medical Pharmacology at a Glance" is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students. Reflecting changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools, this "at a Glance" provides a user-friendly overview of medical pharmacology to encapsulate all that the student needs to know.

"Medical Pharmacology at a Glance" Addresses the key principles of medical pharmacology that are central to medicineContains full-colour artwork throughout, making the subject easy to understandPresents schematic diagrams on the left page and concise explanations on the rightContains 10 self-assessment casesExplains the mechanisms involved in pharmacological processes and covers the mode of action and effects of drugs in clinical medicineDiscusses the mechanisms of action of each drug, indicating the therapeutics of choice for specific conditionsCovers basic principles of drug action; drug-receptor interactions; drug absorption, distribution and excretion; drug metabolism; how drugs act on specific body systems; and how drugs are used in a variety of common complaintsIncludes the latest changes in pharmacology and the British Pharmacological Society Core Curriculum

This book is an invaluable resource for all medical students just starting their study of medical pharmacology and for those approaching finals, for pharmacology students, junior doctors and residents.