This new edition is a complete guide to medical pharmacology for students. The eighth edition has been fully revised to provide the latest advances in the field. New drugs and the latest treatment guidelines have been added. Most chapters conclude with an exercise in therapeutic decision making and topics are extensively referenced. The text is highly illustrated with figures, charts and tables, and includes comprehensive appendices. Previous edition (9789350259375) published in 2013.
Essentials of Medical Pharmacology
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This new edition is a complete guide to medical pharmacology for students. The eighth edition has been fully revised to provide the latest advances in the field. New drugs and the latest treatment guidelines have been added. Most chapters conclude with an exercise in therapeutic decision making and topics are extensively referenced. The text is highly illustrated with figures, charts and tables, and includes comprehensive appendices. Previous edition (9789350259375) published in 2013.
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