The Hands-on Guide to Clinical Pharmacology

Are you about to sit your pharmacology exams? Do you lack confidence in prescribing? Would it help to have a quick reference, pocket-sized reassurance on common drugs and the conditions that they are used in? The Hands-on Guide to Clinical Pharmacology is the perfect companion for students, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals who need help on the ward or are preparing for exams. It includes sections containing both treatment regimens of common conditions and detailed information on the relevant drugs that help you obtain a better understanding of therapeutic management. The benefits include: A-Z of over 100 key drugs in a one-drug-per-page format A systems-based approach Fully indexed text Clear explanations of drug mechanisms - a regular feature of pharmacology exams Management guidelines for common conditions within each system Brand new two-colour design to help with information retrieval A new chapter on chemotherapy agents Take the stress out of clinical pharmacology with The Hands-on Guide!

Preface to the third edition vi Acknowledgements vii Abbreviations viii 1. Cardiovascular System 1 2. Respiratory System 41 3. Gastrointestinal System 53 4. Neurological System 81 5. Psychiatry 95 6. Musculoskeletal System 111 7. Diabetes and Endocrine System 125 8. Dermatology 137 9. Pain Management 143 10. Infection 153 11. Immunization 183 12. Obstetrics and Gynaecology 197 13. Anaesthesia 207 14. Poisoning and Overdose 217 15. Cancer Therapy 221 Index 225