Principles of Pharmacology

Reviews the fundamentals of pharmacology with a focus on the various body systems. Drug classifications, names, sources, and development serve as essential foundations. Furthermore, this volume uniquely discusses that understanding pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, and drug toxicity is crucial before addressing medications, clinical indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and contraindications. Readers will encounter clinical case studies at the end of each chapter, accompanied by questions that provide real-world scenarios. Helpful appendices address high-alert medications, dosage calculations, and answer keys.

Key Features

This book highlights both basic pharmacology, including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and clinical pharmacology. Each chapter will cover indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and contraindications. This book begins with a detailed introduction to the origins of pharmacology and drug effects on various body systems, which are crucial to today's pharmacology environment. Pharmacology is a multidisciplinary science by its nature. Hence, disciplinary areas include chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. This book benefits health providers without in-depth training in pharmacology, such as pharmacy technicians, medical assistants, dental students, medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, surgical technicians, and physical therapists.