Drug Benefits and Risks
：International Textbook of Clinical Pharmacology - Revised 2nd edition
Publication subTitle ：International Textbook of Clinical Pharmacology - Revised 2nd edition
Author： van Boxtel C.J.;Santoso B.;Edwards I.R.
Publisher： Ios Press
Publication year： 2008
E-ISBN: 9781607503453
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781586038809
Subject： Q5 Biochemistry
Keyword： 生物化学
Language： ENG
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Description
This updated and revised 2nd edition of Drug Benefits and Risks is an inclusive reference exploring the scientific basis and practice of drug therapy. The key concept is to look at the balance between the benefits and risks of drugs, but in this context also highlighting the social impact which drugs have in modern societies. Taking an evidence-based approach to the problem, the practice of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in the developing as well as the developed world is examined. For this purpose the book covers general clinical pharmacology, pharmacology of various drug groups and the treatments specific to various diseases; the book gives guidance on how doctors should act so that drugs can be used effectively and safely; and it encourages the rational use of drugs in society. This publication brings together a large amount of excellent content that will be invaluable for anyone working within, or associated with, the field of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy - undergraduates, postgraduates, regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry.
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