Handbook of Pharmacology

Handbook of Pharmacology

by Glenn Burch

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ISBN 9781836597711
Publisher Marcel Dekker
Copyright year 2026
Price £230.00

About this book

The Handbook of Pharmacology serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles, mechanisms, and applications of drugs in modern medical practice. It provides detailed insights into the study of pharmacology, covering drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects. This handbook is designed as a practical reference for medical students, healthcare professionals, and researchers, offering clear explanations of how drugs act on biological systems and how they are absorbed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body. The book includes sections on essential drug categories such as analgesics, antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, antidiabetics, and anticancer agents, along with newer classes of biologics, monoclonal antibodies, and gene-based therapies. Special attention is given to drug interactions, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology, ensuring safe and effective drug use in various patient populations. It also explores emerging areas like pharmacogenomics, nanomedicine, and personalized medicine, reflecting the advances shaping future drug development. By combining foundational concepts with current trends, the Handbook of Pharmacology equips readers with both theoretical knowledge and clinical relevance, making it an indispensable tool for academic learning, clinical practice, and research innovation. Ultimately, it bridges basic science with therapeutic application to enhance patient care. Handbook of Pharmacology is a concise yet comprehensive guide to drug actions, therapeutic uses, and modern advancements in pharmacological science.