Rang & Dale's Pharmacology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access by Humphrey P. Rang

A straightforward way to master a complex subject! This bestselling textbook presents all the knowledge you need to get through your pharmacology course and beyond-using a clear and accessible approach that makes the material easy and interesting to learn. Progressing logically from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions to the clinical uses of the most important groups of drugs, it delivers the latest information on cannabinoids and rimonabant, Cox 2 inhibitors, pharmacogenetics, biopharmaceuticals, and drug abuse-as well as "lifestyle drugs" such as performance-enhancing substances, botulinum toxin, and ViagraÂ. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes it an even more effective learning resource!Progresses logically from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions to the clinical uses of the most important groups of drugs.Covers recent developments in areas such as cannabinoids and rimonabant, Cox 2 inhibitors, pharmacogenetics, biopharmaceuticals, and drug abuse.Discusses "lifestyle drugs" such as performance-enhancing substances, botulinum toxin, and ViagraÂ.Uses superb full-color illustrations to clarify even the most complex concepts, and color-coded chapters to make navigation easy.Includes STUDENT CONSULT access at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go · perform quick searches · add your own notes and bookmarks · follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles-to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines · test your knowledge with multiple-choice review questions · and more!New chapter on lifestyle drugs, including ViagraGlossary of key terms for each chapterThoroughly updated throughout with new text on topics such Antithrombotics, Cox 2 and 3 inhibitors, Pharmacogenetics, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug abuse and Complementary MedicineExtra self-assessment questions and 'Ask the Author' feature on website Read more