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Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Sixteenth Edition (Lange Medical Books)
The most comprehensive and authoritative pharmacology text―updated with new content and USMLE-style questions A Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2026! Presented in full-color and packed with hundreds of illustrations, Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology is the wide-ranging, engaging guide students have counted on for decades. To be as clinically relevant as possible, the book includes sections that specifically address the clinical choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects, along with case studies that introduce clinical problems. Each chapter opens with a case study, covers drug groups and prototypes, and closes with summary tables and diagrams that encapsulate important information. Updated to reflect the latest research, this sixteenth edition features a new chapter on cannabinoids, USMLE-style questions, new drug tables, and more. Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Sixteenth Edition features: 330 full-color illustrations 100 drug tables 50 USMLE-style questions Chapter on cannabinoids A strong emphasis on drug groups and prototypes Case studies and chapter-ending summary tables Organization that reflects the syllabi of pharmacology courses Descriptions of important new drugs Read more
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The most comprehensive and authoritative pharmacology text―updated with new content and USMLE-style questions A Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2026! Presented in full-color and packed with hundreds of illustrations, Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology is the wide-ranging, engaging guide students have counted on for decades. To be as clinically relevant as possible, the book includes sections that specifically address the clinical choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects, along with case studies that introduce clinical problems. Each chapter opens with a case study, covers drug groups and prototypes, and closes with summary tables and diagrams that encapsulate important information. Updated to reflect the latest research, this sixteenth edition features a new chapter on cannabinoids, USMLE-style questions, new drug tables, and more. Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Sixteenth Edition features: 330 full-color illustrations 100 drug tables 50 USMLE-style questions Chapter on cannabinoids A strong emphasis on drug groups and prototypes Case studies and chapter-ending summary tables Organization that reflects the syllabi of pharmacology courses Descriptions of important new drugs Read more
| ISBN-13 | 9781260463309 |
| ISBN-10 | 1260463303 |
| Publisher | McGraw Hill / Medical |
| Publication Date | November 2023 |
| Edition | 16 |
| Pages | 1368 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 8.6 x 2 x 10.9 inches |
| Weight | 5.4 pounds |
Expert Analysis & Insights
In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions
Over 1200 pages with comprehensive coverage of drug classes, mechanisms, and clinical use.
For anyone seeking exhaustive, authoritative pharmacologic knowledge in one volume.
Aligned with common pharmacology syllabi; includes competency-based appendices.
Perfect as a core text for medical, pharmacy, and health science programs.
Integrates clinical pharmacology, drug selection, monitoring, and case-based clinical vignettes.
Ideal for residents, physicians, and NPs needing evidence-based prescribing guidance.
Case studies, USMLE-style questions, summary tables, and full-color illustrations enhance active learning.
Best for preclinical and clinical students seeking structured, exam-focused pharmacology mastery.
Comprehensive drug tables, trade names, toxicology, and special population chapters.
Essential reference for pharmacy and medical libraries; clinicians will consult it often.
