Brody’s Human Pharmacology: A Comprehensive Textbook for Health Professionals

As a trusted resource for students of medicine, pharmacology, and other health professions, Brody’s Human Pharmacology offers a thorough understanding of pharmacology from both basic and clinical perspectives. Written by esteemed authors Lynn Wecker PhD and Susan L. Ingram PhD, this well-established textbook demystifies a complex topic by dividing it into easily digestible chapters.

Clear Structure for Enhanced Comprehension

Each chapter is carefully structured to provide a therapeutic overview, followed by discussions on mechanisms of action, relationships to clinical responses, pharmacokinetics, pharmacovigilance, new developments, and clinical relevance for all health professionals. This clear organization enables students to grasp even the most challenging concepts with ease.

Key Features for Effective Learning

This comprehensive textbook includes:

• Full-color illustrations to explain important processes
• Color-coded boxes to enhance understanding
• Therapeutic overviews, clinical problems, and trade names for a complete picture
• Self-assessment questions and further reading to reinforce learning
• Current developments for each class of drugs, highlighting their relevance to healthcare professionals

Updated Content for the Modern Health Professional

The 7th edition of Brody’s Human Pharmacology features updated content throughout, including:

• A revised pharmacodynamics chapter, covering positive and negative allosteric modulators, as well as biased agonism
• A revised pharmacogenetics chapter, examining genetic variations and their relationship to drug responses
• A revised section on cancer drugs, reflecting major advances in the field
• A new chapter on immunological and cell-based therapies, providing essential knowledge for healthcare professionals

With its comprehensive coverage, clear structure, and updated content, Brody’s Human Pharmacology is an indispensable resource for students and health professionals alike.

Publisher: Elsevier

Edition: 7th edition

Release Date: April 24, 2024

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 800

ISBN-10: 0323846734

ISBN-13: 978-0323846738