Most books about drugs fall into one of two categories— they either focus on basic pharmacology, rich with information about pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, or they address pharmacotherapeutics with an emphasis on conditions and indicated treatments. Th e former provides in-depth information that, unfortunately, is often detached from actual practice, making it diffi cult for a reader to retain and later use. Th e pharmacotherapeutics approach helps the clinician link a condition and drug together, but frequently does not provide enough information for future decision making as postmarketing adverse eff ects become apparent or similar new agents emerge
