Pharmacology: An Introduction 5/e (Revised)

Henry Hitner earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and spent several years working in the pharmaceutical industry, first as a research assistant in toxicology for Wyeth Laboratories and then as a research pharmacologist for National Drug Company, both in Philadelphia. During this time he earned a master of education degree in biology from West Chester University. He attended graduate school at Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, where he earned a PhD in pharmacology. Dr. Hitner then went into academia, where he held numerous faculty positions, first as an instructor of biology and allied health sciences at Montgomery County Community College, followed by 30 years of teaching and research at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). At PCOM he served as professor and vice chair of the neuroscience, physiology, and pharmacology department. Other positions included director of the animal facility and chair of the institutional animal care and utilization committee. Professional memberships included the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. He was the recipient of the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching and a Mentor Award from the National Student Association. Henry and his wife Carlotta enjoy traveling, the beach, and time spent with family and their nine grandchildren. Barbara Nagle earned a master of science and doctorate at Hahnemann Medical College and University in the department of pharmacology. Following postdoctoral training in ocular pharmacology at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, she taught pharmacology and physiology to medical students at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and to nursing students at Widener University. After several years in academia, she moved into the pharmaceutical industry at Glaxo Smith-Kline, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Bio-Pharm Clinical Services, ICON, and InKine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as Director of Clinical Information and later Vice President of Clinical Research, Training and Quality Assurance. She has been part of the research effort to bring products through clinical development to FDA approval such as gastric acid suppressants (antihistamines), beta-blockers, antiinfectives, muscle relaxants, and oral contraceptives. Her most recent affiliation was with Endo Pharmaceuticals in pain management research prior to her current activities as consultant and educator. She has served as International Director of Drug Development Training and Medical Education for BioPharm. Professional memberships include the Sigma Xi Scientific Research and American Medical Writers Association. Barbara is a freelance photographer, traveler, and silk painter.

Part I General Concepts1 Pharmacology: An Introduction2 Biological Factors Affecting the Action of Drugs3 Geriatric Pharmacology4 Math Review and Dosage CalculationsPart II Pharmacology of the Peripheral Nervous System5 Autonomic Nervous System6 Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic Nervous System7 Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System8 Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Ganglia9 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants10 Local AnestheticsPart III Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System11 Introduction to the Central Nervous System12 Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs and Alcohol13 Antipsychotic and Antianxiety Drugs14 Antidepressants, Psychomotor Stimulants, and Lithium15 Psychotomimetic Drugs of Abuse16 Antiepileptic Drugs17 Antiparkinson Drugs18 General Anesthetics19 Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics20 Analgesics Nonopiod Antiinflammatory, and Antigout DrugsPart IV Pharmacology of the Heart21 Cardiac Physiology and Pathology22 Cardiac Glycosides and the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure23 Antiarrhythmic DrugsPart V Pharmacology of the Vascular and Renal Systems24 Antianginal Drugs25 Duretics26 Antihypertensive Drugs27 Anticoagulants and Coagulants28 Nutrition and Therapy29 Hypolipidemic Drugs30 AntianemicsPart VI Drugs that Affect the Respiratory System31 Antiallergic and Antihistaminic Drugs32 Bronchodilator Drugs and the Treatment of AsthmaPart VII Pharmacology of the GI Tract33 Therapy of Gastrointestinal Disorders: GERD, Ulcers, and Vomiting34 Agents that Affect Intestinal MotilityPart VIII Pharmacology of the Endocrine System35 Introduction to the Endocrine System36 Adrenal Steroids37 Gonadal Hormones and the Oral Contraceptives38 Drugs Affecting the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands and Bone Degeneration39 Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs40 Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Drugs Affecting Uterine MusclePart IX Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases41 Antibacterial Agents42 Antifungal and Antiviral (AIDS) Drugs43 Antiprotozoal and Anthelmintic Drugs44 Antiseptics and DisinfectantsPart X Antineoplastics and Drugs Affecting the Immune System45 Antineoplastic Agents46 Immunopharmacology