Basic Concepts in Pharmacology
3rd Edition
Published on 16. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-07-145818-4 (ISBN)
Description
This resource offers a proven way for learning the most difficult-to-understand concepts in pharmacology and provides a study system that sets priorities, minimizes memorization, and reduces stress.
Includes study techniques not found in any competing book Clearly explains each fundamental principal of drug actions Organizes and condenses must-know drug information Numerous summary boxes, illustrations, and tables Newly updated information on poisoning/toxicology and coverage of new classes of drugs such as fusion inhibitors for HIV, antibiotic and antifungal drugs, and new drugs for cancer, immune suppression, and more
Includes study techniques not found in any competing book Clearly explains each fundamental principal of drug actions Organizes and condenses must-know drug information Numerous summary boxes, illustrations, and tables Newly updated information on poisoning/toxicology and coverage of new classes of drugs such as fusion inhibitors for HIV, antibiotic and antifungal drugs, and new drugs for cancer, immune suppression, and more
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
379 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-145818-4 (9780071458184)
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Person
Janet Stringer, MD, PhD Department of Pharmacology and Division of Neuroscience Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX
Content
Basic Concepts in Pharmacology1. Where to StartPart 1 General Principles2. Receptor Theory3. Absorption, Distribution and Clearance4. Pharmacokinetics5. Drug Metabolism and Renal EliminationPart II Autonomics6. Review of the Autonomic Nervous System7. Cholinergic Agonists8. Cholinergic Antagonists9. Adrenergic Agonists10. Adrenergic AntagonistsPart III Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System11. Drugs that Improve Cardiac Contractility12. Antihypertensive Drugs13. Drugs that Treat Heart Failure14. Antiarrrhytmic Drugs15. Drugs that Affect Blood16. Lipid-Lowering DrugsPart IV Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System 17. Anxiolytic and Hynotic Drugs18. Antidepressants and Lithium19. Antipsychoyics or Neuroleptics20. Drugs Used in Parkinson's Disease21. Antiepileptic Drugs22 Narcotics23. General Anesthetics24. Local Anesthetics25. Introduction to chemotherapy26. Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis27. Proteins Synthesis Inhibitors28. Folate Anatgonists29. Quinolones and Urinary Tract Antiseptics30. Drugs Used in Tuberculosis and Leprosy31. Antifungal Drugs32. Anthelmintic Drugs33. Antiviral Drugs34. Antiprotozoal Drugs35. Anticancer DrugsPart VI Drugs that Affect the Endocrine System36. Andrenocortical Hormones37. Sex Steroids38. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs39. Insulin, Glucagon and Oral Hypoglycemic DrugsPart VII Miscellaneous Drugs40. Histamine and Antihistamines41. Respiratory Drugs42. Drugs that Affect the GI Tract43. Nonnarcotic Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs44. Immunosuppressives45. Drugs Used in Osteoporosis46. Toxicology and poisoning