Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists

Ref. 12-9780853696902

Product Information

• Name: Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists
• Brand: Pharmpress
• Description: Greene, Russell J; Harris, Norman DThird editionScheduled closure of pharmpress.comRussell J Greene - Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and Norman D Harris - Emeritus Reader in Pharmaceutics (Clinical Pharmacy)ISBN 978 0 85369 690 2Published Feb 2008Paperback 246 x 189mm (1008pp)DESCRIPTION: Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists takes an integrated approach to the pathophysiological and pharmacotherapeutic principles underlying the treatment of disease. It is based on many years' experience of teaching undergraduate clinical pharmacy courses. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect advances in therapeutic practice and in the understanding of many disease states. Changes to the third edition include: - a new chapter on haematological disease - incorporation of evidence based national and international therapeutic guidelines - the addition of thyroid disease in the endocrine chapter - a thoroughly revised chapter on pathological processes - re-ordered chapters to reflect British National Formulary sequence. Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists is an essential textbook for undergraduate pharmacists and should be of considerable practical help to practising pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. CONTENTS: Section 1: Therapeutics General Strategy Major Pathological Processes in Disease Section 2: Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Cardiovascular System Respiratory Disease Central Nervous System Pain and Its Treatment Infections and Antimicrobial Therapy Endocrine Diseases Neoplastic Disease Haematology-anaemia Rheumatology Skin Disorders Renal System REVIEWS: 08-Sep-08, Irish Pharmacy Journal 'The authors have produced a well written and easy-to-use book. Like its predecessors, this book is one of the essential reference texts for any pharmacy that provides clinical service.' Sinead McCool, Irish Pharmacy Journal August/ September 2008 09-Sep-08, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 'This book is well written with respect to its intended audience, providing adequate depth of explanation when necessary but expecting higher baseline knowledge than that of the general public.' Philip J Wenger PharmD BCPS, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy Volume 42, September 2008 01-May-08, Doody 'The authors have extensive experience in community and hospital pharmacy, as well as teaching appointments at pharmacy schools...this is a useful book for students or pharmacists who would like an overview of treatment options available for certain disease states.' Melissa M. Ranieri, BS, PharmD(Temple University School of Pharmacy) Doody Enterprises, Inc. May 2008

Chemical properties

• Color/Form: 246 x 189mm