基本説明
Textbook provides an overview of important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. This edition includes additional biochemistry and physiology information in the introduction for each section. For students. Previous author was Minnemann, c2005.
Full Description
With contributions from leading faculty, this new edition provides a clear and concise overview of the most important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. It reviews the concepts, clinical applications and side effects of pharmacology, emphasising practical applications of the material, whenever possible. A consistent style of writing, and more focused content, help you to better master the essentials.Includes online access to Student Consult where you'll find USMLE-style questions, animations showing the actions of various important toxins, and much more. Focuses on the essential aspects of pharmacology for a solid foundation of knowledge in the subject. Includes more than 480 full-color illustrations that explain key pharmacologic processes. Provides between 4 and 6 USMLE-style self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter-with answers and full explanations in the appendix-that help you prepare for exams and master the material. Uses a templated format that promotes more effective and efficient learning. Presents color-coded boxes in each chapter that emphasize key points. Features a clinical emphasis throughout on both the basic science of pharmacology and its clinical relevance. Includes new Gold Standard content on Student Consult with 200 Professional Drug Monographs for additional information on generic and brand names, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosage, drug interactions, patient education and much more!Features a more consistent style of writing-as well as focused, concise content-for enhanced learning of the essentials. Presents chapters in a re-arranged order for a more logical approach to learning. Includes additional biochemistry and physiology information in the introduction for each section for greater understanding.
Contents
Part I1 Pharmacodynamics: Receptors and Concentration-Response Relationships2 Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Elimination3 Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Issues in Therapeutics4 Drug Development, Regulation and Prescription Writing5 Gene Therapy and Emerging Molecular Therapies6 Antibodies and Biological Products7 Herbals and Natural Products8 Principles of ToxicologyPart II: Drugs Affecting the Peripheral Nervous System, Skeletal and Smooth Muscle, Carl Faingold9 Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System10 Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System and Autonomic Ganglia11 Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic Nervous System12 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants13 Local Anesthetics14 Histamine and Antihistamines15 Eicosanoids16 Drugs to Treat Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease17 Drugs Affecting Uterine Motility18 Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal SystemPart III: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular, Renal and Circulatory Systems, Stephanie Watts19 Introduction to the Regulation of Cardiovascular Function20 Antihypertensive Drugs21 Diuretic Drugs22 Antiarrhythmic Drugs23 Drugs to Treat Heart Failure24 Vasodilators and Nitric Oxide Synthase25 Lipid-Lowering Drugs and Atherosclerosis26 Antithrombotic DrugsPart IV: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Lynn Wecker27 Introduction to the Central Nervous System28 Treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases29 Treatment of Psychotic Disorders30 Treatment of Affective Disorders31 Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia32 Ethanol, Other Alcohols and Drugs for Alcohol Dependence33 Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders34 Treatment of Seizure Disorders35 General Anesthetics36 Drugs to Control Pain37 Drugs and Substance Abuse, Addiction and TreatmentPart V: Drugs Affecting Endocrine Systems, George Dunaway38 Introduction to Endocrine Pharmacology and Hormones of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland39 Adrenocorticosteroids40 Estrogens and Progestins41 Androgens and Antiandrogens42 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs43 Insulin and Drugs Used in the Therapy of Diabetes Mellitus44 Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Other Agents Affecting BonePart VI: Chemotherapy of Invading Organisms, Lynn Crespo45 Principles of Antimicrobial Use46 Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors47 Inhibitors of Bacterial Ribosomal Actions48 Bacterial Folate Antagonists, Fluoroquinolones, and Other Antibacterial Agents49 Antimycobacterial Agents50 Antifungal Agents51 Antiviral Agents52 Drugs to Treat Parasitic InfectionsPart VII: Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases, Lynn Crespo53 Principles of Antineoplastic Drug Use54 Mechanisms of Action of Antineoplastic Drugs55 Adjuvant Antineoplastic Drugs
