The Tenth Edition also brings the field of pharmacology up-to-date in terms of critical areas such as molecular biology, new drugs, and clinical studies that have contributed to the understanding of therapeutics and their role in the management of disease. Time-tested, yet up-to-the-minute, "G & G" is truly the most current, expert, and easy-to-use drug reference available today.

THE NEW TENTH EDITION INCLUDES...
* Information on more than 150 new drugs that have been released since the last edition
* More extensive coverage of antiviral drugs
* New chapter on anti-HIV drugs
* Up-to-date coverage. Every chapter has been thoroughly revised to reflect the most current research
* An updated compilation of pharmacokinetic features of most major drugs
* New authors. Nearly one third of the chapters are written or revised by new authors
* Valuable chapter synopses. A brief summary introduces each chapter, guiding you on key points and linking content with other relevant chapters. When appropriate,chapters close with a prospectus of therapeutic agents under conceptual or clinical development
* The current status and potential therapeutic value of gene­based therapies
* Carefully selected and updated bibliographies for each chapter
* High­quality two-color art in every chapter
* Thorough coverage of the general principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, the principles of therapeutics, principles of toxicology and gene-based therapy
* Extensive peer review. Most chapters are reviewed by a clinician and a pharmacist to assure the highest level of clinical relevancy and accuracy
* New introduction by Nobel Prize Laureate Alfred Goodman Gilman, which provides a fascinating overview of the book and its history and an insightful look at the future of pharmacology
* Award winning 9th edition: First Prize in Basic and Clinical Sciences, British Medical Association Medical Book Competition-1996

Synopsis
This is the leading pharmacology reference since 1941. Throughout its 60 year history, "Goodman and Gilman's" careful balance of basic science and clinical application has guided practitioners to a clear understanding of the drugs most useful in preventing, diagnosing and treating disease. It details how and why drugs affect different body systems, the chemical properties of drugs, dosage information, drug interactions and toxic effects. Well organised, extensively indexed, rigorously peer reviewed and referenced to the most up-to-date literature in the field, "Goodman and Gilman's" is the definitive resource on therapeutics. It provides coverage of the general principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the principles of therapeutics, and the principles of toxicology and gene based therapy.

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