The gold-standard of pharmacology texts – completely updated to reflect the latest research and developments

Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Thirteenth Edition represents the pinnacle of authority and accuracy in describing the actions and uses of therapeutic agents in relation to physiology and pathophysiology. Goodman & Gilman’s careful balance of basic science and clinical application has guided thousands of practitioners and students to a clear understanding of the drugs essential to preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.

The app includes more than 500 color illustrations, with many new figures emphasizing mechanisms of drug action. More than 30 new contributors have added to this edition, while the focus on basic principles is undiminished.

This edition is enhanced by timely new content:

•NEW chapters including Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Immunity and Inflammation, Immunoglobulins and Vaccines, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis

•Expanded coverage of cardiovascular disease, with separate chapters on myocardial ischemia, hypertension, and heart failure

•Increased emphasis on cellular signaling pathways involved in drug action

•Summary tables at the end of each chapter that organize drugs discussed in that chapter into relevant categories and detail therapeutic usage, clinical pharmacology, and tips

Pharmacology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of drug or medication action, where a drug can be broadly defined as any man-made, natural, or endogenous molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism.

•Chapter Content Outlines at the beginning of each chapter

•Abbreviation boxes in every chapter to easily identify the abbreviations appearing in that chapter

More than an app, Goodman & Gilman’s is a working template for the effective and rational prescribing of drugs in daily practice.

This new edition has been fully revised to bring pharmacologists and trainees fully up to date with the latest developments in the field of medical pharmacology.

Beginning with an introduction to general pharmacological principles, the following sections discuss drugs for common and less common disorders found in different regions of the body.

The app includes new drugs, as well as the latest therapeutic guidelines from authoritative sources such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the British National Formulary (BNF).

Each topic includes key point summary boxes as well as illustrations, flowcharts and tables to enhance learning. A problem-directed study question at the end of each chapter helps trainees test their knowledge.

An extensive appendices section includes a list of essential medicines, drugs that should/shouldn t be prescribed in pregnancy and lactation, and suggestions for further reading.

Key points

Fully revised, new edition presenting latest developments in medical pharmacology

It provides complete preparation for licensure exams and for clinical practice.

Clear, consistent chapter format facilitates learning:
Objectives
Key Terms with phonetic pronunciations and page references
Review of Related Physiology and Pathophysiology
Organized to reflect the syllabi in many pharmacology courses and in integrated curricula, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, app covers the important concepts students need to know about the science of pharmacology and its application to clinical practice. Selection of the subject matter and order of its presentation are based on the authors’ many years’ experience in teaching this material to thousands of medical, pharmacy, dental, podiatry, nursing, and other health science students.

Presented in full color and enhanced by more than three hundred illustrations (many new to this edition), Basic & Clinical Pharmacology features numerous summary tables and diagrams that encapsulate important information.