Best pharmacology books according to redditors

By far the best resource you can have. Never a time when PANCE Prep Pearls isn't relevant. All of my classmates have it too as a supplement, and my professor just said it is "worth its weight in gold" at the end of lecture today. I also will second UpToDate as a great online and app resource.

I also have Sanford's Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy and [Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2017 Classic Shirt-Pocket Edition] (https://www.amazon.com/Tarascon-Pocket-Pharmacopoeia-Classic-Shirt-Pocket/dp/1284118991/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510030082&sr=8-1&keywords=pharmacopeia+2017+pocket) as a prescription resource I can keep in my white coat.

Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists

A MUST have if you really want to understand and critique clinical trials. Since journal clubs are mandatory, it helps you not to look like an idiot on APPE rotations.

*It would have saved a fellow classmate from looking dumb when she agreed with the article's conclusions of a true hypothesis when the POWER wasn't even met*. Did you even listen in bio-stats bro?

Not sure how much you're looking to spend, but [here's an example](
http://www.amazon.com/Siglers-Prescription-Top-Drug-Cards/dp/188057974X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425188832&sr=8-1&keywords=sigler+drug+cards) of what our school recommended for us for studying Top 200/300. I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives around, but just to give you an idea of what we're talking about!

Can you just buy the peripheral brain?

I graduated in May 2015, so also fairly recently. Lexicomp and Uptodate are definitely my most used resources; you can find almost everything you need in those two places, and I open them immediately every night when I'm preparing for my shift.

I also LOVE the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy; its pretty cheap, easy to use, and super handy as a quick resource. You can get a copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Guide-Antimicrobial-Therapy/dp/1930808917/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473957928&sr=8-1&keywords=antimicrobial+therapy

Also, don't forget that your local library has some pharmacy technician books you can check out for free if you need an extra book to study from. To help you out, here's some more study materials for you;

Top 200 Drugs Flash Cards (free 9/7/17 - 9/8/17): https://www.amazon.com/Top-200-Drugs-Flash-Cards-ebook/dp/B01LZ6TEND/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&sr=1-2&keywords=top+200+drugs+flash+cards

This is an app that teaches you drug brand names, generic names, therapeutic category, and DEA controlled substance schedules of the top 200 drugs.

Pharmaceutical Calculations Flash Cards (free 9/5/17 - 9/6/17): https://www.amazon.com/Pharmaceutical-Calculations-Pharmacy-Technician-Dosage-ebook/dp/B01LXW33XO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&sr=1-1&keywords=pharmacy+technician+math+flash+cards

This is an app that teaches you the English System, the Metric System, and Roman Numerals.

All of these are great. The last one is lacking but the most simple of the bunch.

https://www.amazon.com/Dales-Pharmacology-Ritter-FBPharmacolS-FMedSci/dp/0702053627

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071825053/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b16ROL_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=3KHXP2J42P9B4DBYAXTK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=8ea58ca0-356f-5f0b-8649-07198ac2a0af&pf_rd_i=16311601

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1935660004/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b16ROL_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=3KHXP2J42P9B4DBYAXTK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=8ea58ca0-356f-5f0b-8649-07198ac2a0af&pf_rd_i=16311601

Yes I bought both they were pretty helpful to get an idea of the test.

And this is the [book] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635303796/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_crH0CbD558D4D) but be careful cause that book is only 4 practice tests and answers I thought there was gonna be like reviews and whatnot.

I'm in pharmacy school right now and we're using Koda-Kimble and Young's Applied Therapeutics which seems pretty good. Couldn't tell you how it compares to DiPero though.

Is there any reason you need the 11th edition over the newer versions?

This doesn't answer your question but here is the 11th edition ($5+shipping) and the 13th. 12th ed is also on there for <$10 shipped.

This was my lifesaver during rotations and it's easier to tote around vs. the actual Dipiro.

In addition to what others have mentioned, also look into diagnosis criteria for depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety.

On the safety side, since you'll be in the wards. Always be aware of your surrounding. Make sure no patient is behind you. And when you enter a room, make sure you're between the door and the patient. (i.e. patient is not blocking your exit).

Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 13edition by Bertram Katzung.
This book helped me pass my pharm class!

https://www.amazon.ca/Basic-Clinical-Pharmacology-Bertram-Katzung/dp/0071825053

If I am you, I honestly would seriously consider surgery option given that it has been a while & the leg showing some neural deficit.

Though I think the important step is to find a competent & responsible surgeon. A disc surgery make a huge profit, and not many will treat patient with care instead of just an income source.

There is the handy list of about surgery & questions to ask spinal surgeon:
http://safespinesurgery.com/5thingsbeforesurgery/

http://safespinesurgery.com/questions/

If you can afford it, I would also recommend checking out Dr Nathaniel L. Tindel, MD. He authored this book about surgery and seems to be an honest & competent doc: https://www.amazon.com/Ive-Got-Your-Back-Straight-ebook/dp/B007BKQQD2/



*Whether or not you decide to go ahead with surgery, I would still suggest you have a 2-4 hours movement assessment section with a McGill method provider. They can assess your movement pattern & give you advices about the mechanical flaw that either stop your disc from healing, or may cause you future trouble.


The list is in www.backfitpro.com/backpain/provider/. If you can go to Canada, I think Edward Cambridge is the best option. He was McGill's graduate student & has won some award in spine research. Just to be warn that he has a long list of patients & appointment with him can take as long as 3 months.

You're way better off getting something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jung-Key-Ideas-Teach-Yourself/dp/1444103296/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527626108&sr=8-1&keywords=jung+the+key+ideas

And then a general overall pharmacological textbook, maybe something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Introduction-Pharmacology-Mary-Asperheim-Favaro/dp/1437717063

or

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Principles-Pharmacology-Pathophysiologic-Basis-Therapy/dp/1608312704

If anyone needs a good NY MPJE study guide there’s a good one here NY MPJE STUDY GUIDE

It’s also available on amazon NY MPJE STUDY GUIDE but more expensive.

It has lots of practice questions with answers and it covered both federal and state laws. I heard this exam is pretty hard but this helped a lot.

The first website includes MPJE study guides for other states too with practice questions and answers. FYI

This book?

https://www.amazon.com/APhA-Complete-Review-FPGEE/dp/1582122989/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540682321&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=The+APhA+Complete+Review+for+the+FPGEE+2nd+Edition

If your program doesn't require a pharm textbook, you could buy your own. It'll definitely help you learn mechanism of actions across drug classes and is good for other tidbits of info. I used this book in one of my grad school pharm classes: http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Clinical-Pharmacology-13-E/dp/0071825053/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464611598&sr=8-1&keywords=basic+and+clinical+pharmacology


I had the 11th edition but I just referenced it and it had a whole table listing the suggested anti inflammatory doses for NSAIDs and actually said 600mg QID for ibuprofen, so either that doc was making stuff up, or was basing his info off of some newer journal articles.
Either way, a textbook is a good place to start

Here is the mobile version of your link

I found this book.
Dont know if it's what you're looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Pharmacology-Made-Ridiculously-Simple/dp/1935660004

Phone App (and go-to): Davis's Drug Guide


Physical Book: Clinical Pharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple


Edit: These are primarily for how drugs work and home medications, not necessarily for dosing. I would refer to your provided drug protocols.

This is a good place to start.

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Pharmacology-Made-Ridiculously-Simple/dp/1935660004

You guys all probably know this already but Sanford Guide is a lifesaver http://www.amazon.com/Sanford-Guide-Antimicrobial-Therapy-2013/dp/1930808747 It's what I (pharmacy student) use on my rotations.

Here is the mobile version of your link

>" How You Can Find Happiness During the Collapse of Western Civilization

Do you mean this one

Letters to a Young Pharmacist: Sage Advice on Life & Career from Extraordinary Pharmacists

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Depending on your rotations, preceptors let you use your smartphone.. I've used epocrates for awhile and its good enough for basic drug info. If anything i'd get THIS

It’s available in Kindle and paperback. Here’s the amazon link: Click here to see on Amazon