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Pharmacology
Describes the mechanisms by which drugs act and relating these to their overall pharmacological effects and clinical uses. This new edition emphasizes the chemical structures of those drugs for which knowledge of structure-activity relationships enhances appreciation of how the drugs act.
955 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1987
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April 22, 2011
If you're just embarking on your education in pharmacology I might recommend another textbook. Rang and Dale can be a bit detailed and heavy when you're just starting off. Personally, I did start learning pharmacology using Rang and Dale and I'm one of the best at pharmacology in my year level.
The diagrams explaining the mechanisms of action of drug types are very helpful. Also, information which is for historical interest is in a reduced font size which helps the reader identify important content.
The diagrams explaining the mechanisms of action of drug types are very helpful. Also, information which is for historical interest is in a reduced font size which helps the reader identify important content.
May 29, 2011
I love you so much, R&D. <3
This is kind of like the idiot's guide to, but for pharmacology and with amazing pictures/drug tables/so on. Perfect for the beginner. If you need more, and (literally) have the muscle, go to Goodman and Gillman's. This is just so lovely, concise portable in comparison, considering that I only need one hand to lift this up. I don't really need to know the chemical structure of everything just yet, so I will cuddle my R&D and hope I learn something about drugs.
This is kind of like the idiot's guide to, but for pharmacology and with amazing pictures/drug tables/so on. Perfect for the beginner. If you need more, and (literally) have the muscle, go to Goodman and Gillman's. This is just so lovely, concise portable in comparison, considering that I only need one hand to lift this up. I don't really need to know the chemical structure of everything just yet, so I will cuddle my R&D and hope I learn something about drugs.
November 12, 2014
R&D is the kind of book you use when you know your examiner will pick on you at the exam. I had to read it because my exam was demanding.
I also read Crash course pharmacology and with 1/5 size you gain equal if not more pharmacology knowledge in less time.
The Pharmacokinetics section is probably on the better side but so long by the time you are half way through it, I can read it in Lippincott's pharmacology twice.
I also read Crash course pharmacology and with 1/5 size you gain equal if not more pharmacology knowledge in less time.
The Pharmacokinetics section is probably on the better side but so long by the time you are half way through it, I can read it in Lippincott's pharmacology twice.
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August 10, 2011MUCH better than other Pharmacology books.
October 11, 2026
Heeft me door moeilijke tijden geholpen bij mn studie✌️
April 15, 2026
made me cry, 5 stars
August 18, 2025
The best book on Pharmacology I have come across, beginning with physiological basis of the concept till drugs are discussed in details. Sometimes, details on drug (s) is little less than normal but it is still manageable. The flow of writing is natural and the views are lucid-defined.
March 17, 2009
How to survive the pharmacology aspect of my undergraduate degree.
September 14, 2017
I read this book to review pharmacy drugs for summer break. It is not very helpful in clinical applications because it does not include disease states and when or how to dose and use the medications. It goes into great detail about drug mechanisms of action and receptors in the body. If you can memorize the mechanisms of action of drugs then you should skip this book.
March 21, 2019
very helpful and gives you understanding not only about the drugs, but also the diseases and some basic knowledge regarding the mechanisms and ways of body response to a drug (pharmaodynamics & kinetics).
February 7, 2018
This is very good book for medical as well as for pharmacy students
It is very interesting book
It is very interesting book
March 26, 2021
10/10 warte każdej łzy
March 5, 2026
I had to use this for my pharmacology module wish me luck! 🍀
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August 5, 2011A MUST-HAVE
October 27, 2012
Cuveni Rang i Dejl :) Dosao je i taj momenat. ;)
Jos se uci ;)
Jos se uci ;)
February 19, 2013
So complicated but if you have a specific topic you want to tackle its still easily accesible.
If you dont have a fair background in chemstry/organic chemistry dont even bother opening it.
If you dont have a fair background in chemstry/organic chemistry dont even bother opening it.
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September 11, 2013Mark
May 21, 2015
I don't understand how to open it
December 7, 2015
used this textbook for my MSc, and it has what you need for doing medicinal chemistry.
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February 25, 2016Not read except a little on the opiates chapter. It'd be nice to think one can read everything before one expires but this book proves that is not possible.
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