Drugs and Receptors

Drugs and Receptors in Clinical Practice is a comprehensive guide that explores the fundamental relationship between drugs and their receptors, providing a bridge between pharmacological theory and clinical application. The book explains how drugs interact with biological targets to produce therapeutic and adverse effects, helping readers understand the scientific basis of rational drug therapy.

Through clear explanations and clinically relevant examples, the text covers receptor types, signal transduction pathways, dose-response relationships, agonists and antagonists, receptor regulation, drug selectivity, efficacy, potency, and pharmacodynamic principles that influence treatment outcomes. The book emphasizes how receptor pharmacology informs drug selection, therapeutic monitoring, and individualized patient care.

Designed for healthcare students, pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and biomedical researchers, the book integrates foundational pharmacology with practical clinical scenarios, enabling readers to apply receptor-based principles to disease management and evidence-based practice.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of receptor pharmacology and drug action.

• Clear explanations of pharmacodynamic and therapeutic principles.

• Clinical applications linking receptor mechanisms to patient care.

• Discussions on drug efficacy, potency, selectivity, and safety.

• Case studies and examples from real-world clinical practice.

• Suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional healthcare training.

• Target Audience Students of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and other health sciences, as well as practicing clinicians and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of drug-receptor interactions.

Author: S. O. Awofisayo, PhD

Tagline: Understanding Drug-Receptor Interactions for Better Therapeutic Decisions and Improved Patient Outcomes.