Description
BRENNER AND STEVENS PHARMACOLOGY 6TH ED
Book summary
This sixth edition of "Brenner and Stevens Pharmacology" offers an essential and up-to-date guide to the fundamental principles of pharmacology. With a didactic approach based on tables, illustrations, and schematic drawings, the book prioritizes essential knowledge ("must-know" information) regarding the general properties of common drugs. The reader will find a rigorous yet visual work, designed to facilitate the learning and retention of key concepts in this medical discipline.
What is it about?
The book develops the basic concepts of pharmacology following a structure organized by sections and chapters. It focuses on the general properties of the main categories of drugs and those considered to be most frequently used, avoiding exhaustive coverage of every agent. Among the new features of this edition is the inclusion of a chapter dedicated to immunotherapy and biological agent therapies. In addition, content on toxicology and poisoning treatment, anxiolytic and hypnotic-sedative drugs, psychotherapeutics, opioids, drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, and headache treatments have been significantly updated. Throughout the chapters, clinical correlation boxes are integrated, presenting brief cases to apply the knowledge. The work includes access to additional content in e-book+ format.
Main topics
- General principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Properties and mechanisms of action of drugs of the autonomic nervous system.
- Cardiovascular and renal pharmacology.
- Drugs acting on the central nervous system, including anxiolytics, hypnotic-sedatives, psychotherapeutics, and opioids.
- Agents used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and headaches.
- Immunotherapy and therapies with biological agents.
- Toxicology and management of poisonings and overdoses.
- Clinical correlation through practical cases.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is primarily aimed at students of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and other health sciences who need a solid and clear foundation in pharmacology. It is also useful for healthcare professionals who wish to update their fundamental knowledge or review key concepts in a structured and visual way.
What this book offers
- A visual and schematic presentation that facilitates the understanding and study of complex concepts.
- Updated content with the latest developments in immunotherapy, biological therapies, and relevant pharmacological areas.
- A practical approach through clinical correlation boxes that connect theory with real-life situations.
- Access to complementary digital material to deepen learning.
Technical specifications
- Author: Stevens
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Medicine, Pharmacology
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: May 2023
- Number of pages: 592
- Weight: 1158 g
Editorial review
This sixth edition of "Brenner and Stevens Pharmacology" is established as a reference resource for the initial study of pharmacology. Its focus on the essentials, combined with a visually organized presentation, makes it a practical tool for students seeking learning efficiency. The updating of key content and the inclusion of a chapter on immunotherapy respond to current educational needs, while the clinical cases provide added value by connecting theory with practice. It is a highly recommended work for those who desire a solid and updated foundation in the subject.