Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology

More detailed than an outlined review but less overwhelming than an encyclopedic reference,Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology, 6th Edition, focuses on the essential principles you need to know in aconcise, easy-to-understandmanner. Authored by Craig W. Stevens, PhD, thishighly illustrated introductory texthelps you learn and retain key information in pharmacology-taking you from course exams and the USMLE Step 1 right through to clinical practice.New and extensively revised contentkeeps you up to date with the latest pharmacologic mechanisms and applications. Teaches the fundamental aspects of pharmacology usingfull-color illustrations, detailed explanations,and aconsistent formatto present classification of drugs for each system/disease. Helps youunderstand both the basic science foundations and clinical applicationsof pharmacology, with useful tables, drug classifications boxes, case studies, and self-assessments in each chapter to help you review and prepare for course exams and Step 1. Includes thelatest drugs and therapeutic indications(more than 100 are new to this edition), along with an entirelynew chapter on recent developments of immunopharmacology drugs, including antivirals and vaccinations. Addresseskey topicssuch as antiviral and monoclonal drugs to treat COVID-19, the opioid epidemic, and gene therapy. Featuresmore than 700 new and updated images, with many revised figures focused on clearing presenting the mechanism of action of drugs. Includes access tobonus eBook contentsuch as animations, an additional glossary, chapter-by-chapter summaries and case studies, a full list of featured drugs, 150 USMLE-style self-assessment questions, and more. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.