Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

by Laurence L. Brunton, Bjorn Knollman, Randa Hilal-Dandan

The gold-standard of pharmacology texts - completely updated to reflect the latest research and developments

A Doody's Core Title for 2021!





Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Thirteenth Edition represents the pinnacle of authority and accuracy in describing the actions and uses of therapeutic agents in relation to physiology and pathophysiology. Goodman & Gilman's careful balance of basic science and clinical application has guided thousands of practitioners and students to a clear understanding of the drugs essential to preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.

The Thirteenth Edition includes more than 500 color illustrations, with many new figures emphasizing mechanisms of drug action. More than 30 new contributors have added to this edition, while the focus on basic principles is undiminished.

This edition is enhanced by timely new content:


NEW chapters including Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Immunity and Inflammation, Immunoglobulins and Vaccines, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis
Expanded coverage of cardiovascular disease, with separate chapters on myocardial ischemia, hypertension, and heart failure
Increased emphasis on cellular signaling pathways involved in drug action
Summary tables at the end of each chapter that organize drugs discussed in that chapter into relevant categories and detail therapeutic usage, clinical pharmacology, and tips
Chapter Content Outlines at the beginning of each chapter
Abbreviation boxes in every chapter to easily identify the abbreviations appearing in that chapter


More than a textbook, Goodman & Gilman's is a working template for the effective and rational prescribing of drugs in daily practice.

Genres: Science, Textbooks, Medicine, Biology, Reference, School, Nonfiction

1440 pages, Hardcover

First published August 23, 2005

Reviews

[Danilo Saenz · Rating 5 out of 5]

how can i read it?

[Puti · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a post grad student in Medical Faculty, majoring in Pharmacology, it's actually A MUST to read this super thick book. The English used in it was not too technical, so it's actually a good thing if you're a freshmen in Med School.
All in all this book is a definite must have for any medical student out there

[Poppy Simorangkir · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are few technical books that remain in a leadership position for 65 years. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics is one. Physicians, teachers, and medical students have voted for Goodman & Gilman with their feet and with their pocketbooks for over six decades.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned that one can learn too much about drugs

[Carolina Recayte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ustedes saben la cantidad de atb que le pegan a pseudonomas ? Increible

[Roma · Rating 4 out of 5]

We used the latest edition (13th) as our main reference book for our Pharmacology subject but, I could not find that edition all over GR. Hence, I will write my review here.

Quite frankly, this book was hard to love. I do not recommend this for beginners because it is too technical. I love the concepts and how the content is up-to-date. But, I felt like there is only a handful of chapters that are well-written and well-organized (e.g., Pneumonia, Giardiasis). I only get to appreciate it after a month of reading.

If you are a beginner, I suggest you read Katzung first so you would not be overwhelmed. You can couple it with other educational tools and readings available online (i.e., Osmosis, Amboss, CPG). I know I mentioned in my other reviews that this subject is hard but, learning it is fun!

[Jâgdïsh Ð · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super book

[Anubhab Ghosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bible of pharmacology.

[Dryan]

good

[Roma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite frankly, this book was hard to love. I do not recommend this for beginners because it is too technical. I love the concepts and how the content is up-to-date. But, I felt like there is only a handful of chapters that are well-written and well-organized (e.g., Pneumonia, Giardiasis). I only get to appreciate it after a month of reading.

If you are a beginner, I suggest you read Katzung first so you would not be overwhelmed. You can couple it with other educational tools and readings available online (i.e., Osmosis, Amboss, CPG). I know I mentioned in my other reviews that this subject is hard but, learning it is fun!

[Roma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite frankly, this book was hard to love. I do not recommend this for beginners because it is too technical. I love the concepts and how the content is up-to-date. But, I felt like there is only a handful of chapters that are well-written and well-organized (e.g., Pneumonia, Giardiasis). I only get to appreciate it after a month of reading.

If you are a beginner, I suggest you read Katzung first so you would not be overwhelmed. You can couple it with other educational tools and readings available online (i.e., Osmosis, Amboss, CPG). I know I mentioned in my other reviews that this subject is hard but, learning it is fun!

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favorite text while in school in 1985. I thought I'd like to review the newest version to update my knowledge base. While it's still great I miss a lot of the historical pearls that were dropped from the older version

[Randy Hulshizer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bible of pharmacology

[Ali Faisal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blue Bible ..

[Trish · Rating 1 out of 5]

If there is a hell, it is in the pages of this book.

[Vaishali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Possibly the most comprehensive book on pharmaceutics ever compiled. Absolutely boring :)

[Vishal Sharma]

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[Doc General · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive. Older editions are better. NEVER would be useful as an ebook. Better for the sturdy bookshelf or coffee table.

[Ayman El azab]

good