Pharmacology Condensed

Pharmacology Condensed, 2nd Edition is a companion volume to Rang et al's Pharmacology, sets out to provide the reader with the quintessence of pharmacology, delineating, in text and summary diagrams, the key points of the information which will be needed later in professional life. It will help reinforce the facts and concepts in pharmacology that are essential in appreciating how drugs work and their underlying pathophysiological processes. Each of the 49 short chapters adopts a standard approach and the book includes many illustrations specially designed to summarise textual material. Within each chapter, several drugs may be mentioned but only the most important drugs from each group are set out in bold type. Readers using this book will gain a fuller understanding of the essential aspects of pharmacology. It will also be of considerable help in preparing for examinations. This book is best used with Rang Pharmacology but can also be used in conjunction with another pharmacology textbook.

Provides online access to Student Consult - where they'll find the complete contents of the book, convenient chapter-by-chapter summaries, exam-style questions, Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles, and much more enhancing study and boosting reference power.

Focuses on must know pharmacology information that fosters an efficient mastery of the subject

Summarises information in tables throughout for quick reference

Straightforward and clear full-colour illustrations help students to understand and memorise information

Integrated material from other basic sciences shows how drugs affect the body

Drug classification boxes at the beginning of each chapter make this important information easy to locate and review

Now in full colour, making learning and review easier New self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter that let students test themseselves and prepare for exams A case study for each chapter links basic science with clinical practiceA convenient online chapter-by-chapter summary via Student Consult that makes review easier