Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

This fully revised and updated guide covers treatment of common diseases as well as other medical, therapeutic and patient related issues. Written by pharmacists and clinicians to ensure a team approach, with in-depth analysis of the treatment of disease by drug therapy and the input of the pharmacist to this as a member of the "team" -- in hospital and in the community.

This textbook is a practical guide to the treatment of common diseases. Proven in its first edition and updated to include the very latest information, this is a key student text in the subject. It covers the treatment of disease by drug therapy and the input of the pharmacist to this as a member of the 'team'-in hospital and in the community. Its coverage helps both students and practising pharmacists to understand clinical disorders and promote safe, appropriate and effective use of drug therapy. Case study material to illustrate the application of the principles discussed in the book. Chapters include: peptic disease; inflammatory bowel disease; hypertension; ischaemic heart disease, etc. In addition to this large therapeutics section there is general information on drug interactions, parenteral nutrition, etc. Pharmacy students, pharmacists and other health care workers will find this comprehensive overview of medical, therapeutic and patient related issues of much benefit in their studies and daily work. Features: * Fully revised and updated * Focus on safe and effective drug therapy * Written by pharmacists and clinicians to ensure a team approach * Case studies turn theory into practical material