
Handbook on Opium
History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics
Vasanth Kumar(Author)
Academic Press
Published on 4. February 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
244 pages
978-0-323-90903-7 (ISBN)
Description
Handbook of Opium: History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics traces the history of poppy from its prehistory, its use in Greek and Egyptian medicine through the European Renaissance, and the opioid epidemic of the present day. The book explores the discovery of morphine and its alkaloids, reviews its biosynthetic process, and covers the evolution of synthetic opioids. Further, it reviews the biological effects of opium and the molecular basis of its actions, including future perspectives in clinical applications with therapeutic targets. The book is interspersed with numerous notes on the events and great minds in history and medicine who advocated, analyzed and advanced opium through history.
The book is a comprehensive review on opium, covering a breadth of topics, including its history, botany, chemistry, trade, physiology, clinical use and molecular biology, with numerous references, tables, vignettes and illustrations included for additional understanding.
The book is a comprehensive review on opium, covering a breadth of topics, including its history, botany, chemistry, trade, physiology, clinical use and molecular biology, with numerous references, tables, vignettes and illustrations included for additional understanding.
Reviews / Votes
"This book presents the history of opioids...starting with its botanical aspects, its discovery, its uses, and its problems. The authors are extremely balanced in their approach, presenting both positive and negative aspects of opioids.... The book highlights the number of individuals who served in foreign wars and returned addicted to opioids and features historical aspects throughout the book [as] hidden gems.... It provides the history of opioids across the first nine chapters, focusing on non-scientific aspects of opioids. Chapters 10-15 focus on the basic and clinical science of opioids, offering balanced information.... The final chapter discusses the advances and prospects, which prepares readers for the future directions of these medications.... The figures are liberal in each chapter and provide information that supplements the chapter.... The book is an interesting read with useful information and [gives] a comprehensive historical and clinical discussion of opioids." --Robert R. Gaiser, MD(Yale School of Medicine)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Approx. 120 illustrations (120 in full color); Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
688 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-90903-7 (9780323909037)
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E-Book
01/2022
Academic Press
€131.00
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Person
Dr. Vasantha K Kumar, MD is a currently a practicing anesthesiologist at Mercy Health, located in Cincinnati, OH. Board certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology), he has been practicing for 20 years and has published over 70 peer reviewed journal papers and presentations. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Spine Intervention Society, and American Society of Regional Anesthesia.
Content
Section 1 - History: From Cotyledons to Capsules
Part I: Plant
1. Botanical Aspects
Part II: History
2. Pre-History
3. Ancient History
4. Post-Classical History
5. Modern History
6. Contemporary History
Part III. Trade
7. Business of Opium
Section 2 - Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics: Receptors, Effectors and Beyond
Part IV: Alkaloids
8. Opiates
9. Opioids
Part V: Molecular Basics
10. Receptors
11. Effectors
Part VI: Effects
12. Biological Effects
13. Mechanisms
14. Clinical Uses and Issues
Part VII: The Future
15. Outlook
Epilogue
Index
Part I: Plant
1. Botanical Aspects
Part II: History
2. Pre-History
3. Ancient History
4. Post-Classical History
5. Modern History
6. Contemporary History
Part III. Trade
7. Business of Opium
Section 2 - Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics: Receptors, Effectors and Beyond
Part IV: Alkaloids
8. Opiates
9. Opioids
Part V: Molecular Basics
10. Receptors
11. Effectors
Part VI: Effects
12. Biological Effects
13. Mechanisms
14. Clinical Uses and Issues
Part VII: The Future
15. Outlook
Epilogue
Index