Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, now in its fifth edition, offers medical students all they need to know to become safe and effective prescribers. It forms a complete, integrated resource for basic pharmaceutical science, pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutics. The fifth edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout. Key features include: O Clear, disease-based approach. O Presentation of how drugs are used in clinical practice. O Succinct explanations of the major pathogenic mechanisms of each disease and consequent clinical signs and symptoms. O Comprehensive reviews of major drug classes relevant to each disease. O Structured approach to the principles of disease management O outlining core principles of drug choice and planning a therapeutic regimen for common diseases. O Quick-reference drug compendia illustrating key similarities and differences among all BNF-listed drugs in each class. O Comes with free e-book on StudentConsult. O New sections on key and evolving topics, including prescribing safety and pharmacovigilance. O Updated figures to further clarify complex areas. O Over 800 revised multiple-choice and case-based questions for self-assessment.