Description
HUMAN PHARMACOLOGY 7TH ED
Book summary
This seventh edition of "Human Pharmacology" establishes itself as the essential reference in Spanish for the study of pharmacology. Directed by Prof. Jesús Flórez, founder and alma mater of the work, this new edition incorporates an associate director and offers an updated and comprehensive view of pharmacological principles and their clinical application. The reader will find a rigorous exposition of the mechanisms of action of drugs, their therapeutic indications, and their safety profile, all with a didactic approach oriented toward medical practice.
What is it about?
The work addresses the vast field of human pharmacology in a systematic and detailed manner. It is structured to guide the student and the professional from the basic foundations of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to the detailed study of different pharmacological groups. Throughout its more than 1,200 pages, drugs are analyzed according to their action on organic systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems, among others. The original synopsis describes a work that, after more than 30 years of history, continues to be an undisputed bestseller, and this edition updates key content to reflect the most recent advances in pharmacological therapeutics.
Main topics
- General principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Mechanisms of action of drugs at the molecular and cellular level.
- Pharmacology of the main organic systems: nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and renal.
- Anti-infective drugs, antineoplastic chemotherapy, and immunomodulators.
- Pharmacology of the endocrine system and metabolism.
- Adverse reactions, drug interactions, and bases of rational therapeutics.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is primarily aimed at medical and pharmacy students, as well as health professionals such as physicians, pharmacists, and nurses who wish to deepen their understanding of the pharmacological basis of their clinical practice. It is also an essential reference work for residents and specialists in clinical pharmacology who are looking for an updated and reliable reference in Spanish.
What this book provides
- Provides a solid and updated foundation of the fundamental pharmacological principles for clinical practice.
- Offers a comprehensive and detailed view of drugs, from their mechanism of action to their therapeutic application.
- Facilitates the understanding of complex concepts through a didactic approach and an organized structure.
- Serves as a quick and reliable reference tool for therapeutic decision-making.
- Updates content with the latest advances in pharmacology, maintaining its relevance in the academic and professional fields.
Technical specifications
- Author: Florez
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Medicine, Pharmacology
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 1264
- Weight: 2760 g
Editorial review
This seventh edition of "Human Pharmacology" maintains its status as the reference work in Spanish for the study of pharmacology. The leadership of Prof. Flórez, together with the incorporation of a new associate director, ensures continuity in quality and a rigorous update of the content. It is a dense and complete text, ideal for those seeking deep and structured knowledge of the subject. Its value lies in the reliability of its content and its ability to accompany students and professionals throughout their training and clinical practice.