Product Description

Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is one of the most renowned undergraduate texts in the field of medical pharmacology. Following on from the success of the previous three editions, Professor Michael Neal, one of the great teachers of medical pharmacology, has extensively revised and updated the fourth edition to take account of the rapid developments in the field. This incredibly useful book summarises the core principles of the mode of action of drugs and puts this information within the context of body systems and specific clinical problems. The author discusses the mechanisms of action of each drug, indicating the therapeutics of choice for specific conditions.

Medical Pharmacology at a Glance follows the now familiar, easy-to-use double page spread format of the at a Glance series. Each section contains a clear illustration depicting the major drugs and their interaction within a particular body system and a concise account of the topic.

Key features of the fourth edition include:

· New material on anti-platelet drugs in the cardiovascular section.
· New section on immunological drugs.
· New material on general anaesthetic and anti-viral drugs.
· The use of Recommended International Non-proprietary Names (rINN) for drugs.

Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is ideal for pharmacology revision and for use during clinical placements. It is an essential buy for medical students and scientists requiring a succinct and lucid account of medical pharmacology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10408 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-25
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

Surgo, Glasgow University Medical Journal
An essential addition to every students pile of books.

Black Bag, Medical Student's Society of Bristol University, August 1997 issue
... all you need to know for exams and exactly what you want to know to survive, clinical medicine book!

King's College Hospital Gazette, 1997 issue
I would recommend this book for medical students, science students and scientists who require a succinct account of pharmacology.

Customer Reviews

Top book, very useful for pre-clinical medics
Good book that covers almost everything you're likely to need to know for pre-clinical pharm exams. Can be used as a revision text, with helpful summary diagrams on each double page and explanations that include the very basics. Seems to have quite a comprehensive index of drugs that will make it a good reference book in the future as well. Highly recommended.

Covers the basics
This book is great because it has lots of illustrations, which aid with the learning process, so excellent for those last minute exams. This book is definately geared towards medical students, nurses and anyone in an allied health profession other than pharmacy. For students studying Pharmacy or Pharmacology this book is good enough for you to undersatnd the basics, but more in depth books would be required for you to gain the information needed to get those good answers in your degree. Great for understanding, but not comprehensive enough on it's own, for all students.

This book is great!
I am at GKT Medical School and am taught by Prof. Neal. This book definitely makes pharmacology so much easier to handle, dosing you with just enough information in a simple yet informative style. Definitely get this book...a must for pre-clinical medicine.