Principles of Pharmacology

Recognized by the British Medical Association at the 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards, this new edition of Principles of Pharmacology by David E. Golan continues to serve as an essential resource for both students and educators. With 1024 pages of in-depth content presented in an accessible paperback format, the book combines a mechanism-based and systems-based approach to modern drug therapy that makes complex concepts easier to grasp. Each chapter invites readers into the clinical arena with vignettes that introduce therapeutic challenges set within specific biochemical and physiological systems. Following these real-world scenarios, discussions delve into the underlying biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology. The text then examines the pharmacologic actions of relevant drugs and classes, highlighting how they interact with distinct cellular and molecular targets. Organized by organ systems and therapeutic arenas of highest importance, this edition features extensive updates across all chapters, including information on recently approved drugs. The text is further enriched by detailed illustrations and a series of practical drug summary tables that offer clear insights into clinical applications, adverse effects, contraindications, and key therapeutic considerations.