The top 100 drugs : clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing

Contributor(s):

Hitchings, Andrew

Publication details: [S.L] : Elsevier, 2023Edition: 3rd edDescription: ix, 345p. ; 19cmISBN:

9780323834452

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

QV 4

Summary: Now in its third edition, this small and accessible guide contains essential information for the safe prescribing of the most commonly used drugs in the NHS. The Top 100 Drugs combines the best elements of a students' textbook with those of a prescribers' manual. It gives equal weight to essential information on the science of pharmacology as well as the real-world practicalities of prescribing, all in an accessible and clear format. Written by leaders in the field of clinical pharmacology, this popular book has been fully revised and updated to include the drugs used today, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19. With common indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, important interactions and a clinical tip for each drug as well as questions to test knowledge, this book is key to helping students understand everything they need to know about the drugs they are likely to use in practice.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Barcode
Book 7 day loan	Ferriman information and Library Service (North Middlesex) Shelves	QV 4 HIT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	MX295141414
Book	Whittington Health Library Shelves	QV 4 HIT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00024783
Book	Whittington Health Library Shelves	QV 4 HIT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00022691

Previous edition (2nd ed.) available.

Now in its third edition, this small and accessible guide contains essential information for the safe prescribing of the most commonly used drugs in the NHS.

The Top 100 Drugs combines the best elements of a students' textbook with those of a prescribers' manual. It gives equal weight to essential information on the science of pharmacology as well as the real-world practicalities of prescribing, all in an accessible and clear format.

Written by leaders in the field of clinical pharmacology, this popular book has been fully revised and updated to include the drugs used today, including monoclonal antibodies and antiviral drugs for COVID-19. With common indications, mechanism of action, adverse effects, important interactions and a clinical tip for each drug as well as questions to test knowledge, this book is key to helping students understand everything they need to know about the drugs they are likely to use in practice.

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