Brody's Human Pharmacology
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-323-05374-7 (ISBN)
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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.
Professor Lynn Wecker has recently retired from teaching at USF College of Medicine Tampa Florida, and has agreed to stay on for a final edition to help Susan learn the ropes.
Part I: General Principles, Lynn Wecker
1Pharmacodynamics: Receptors and Concentration-Response Relationships
2Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Elimination
3Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Issues in Therapeutics
4Drug Development, Regulation and Prescription Writing
5Gene Therapy and Emerging Molecular Therapies
6Antibodies and Biological Products
7Herbals and Natural Products
8Principles of Toxicology
Part II: Drugs Affecting the Peripheral Nervous System, Skeletal and Smooth Muscle, Carl Faingold
9Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
10Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System and Autonomic Ganglia
11Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic Nervous System
12Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
13Local Anesthetics
14Histamine and Antihistamines
15Eicosanoids
16Drugs to Treat Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
17Drugs Affecting Uterine Motility
18Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Part III: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular, Renal and Circulatory Systems, Stephanie Watts
19Introduction to the Regulation of Cardiovascular Function
20Antihypertensive Drugs
21Diuretic Drugs
22Antiarrhythmic Drugs
23Drugs to Treat Heart Failure
24Vasodilators and Nitric Oxide Synthase
25Lipid-Lowering Drugs and Atherosclerosis
26Antithrombotic Drugs
Part IV: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System, Lynn Wecker
27Introduction to the Central Nervous System
28Treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases
29Treatment of Psychotic Disorders
30Treatment of Affective Disorders
31Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia
32Ethanol, Other Alcohols and Drugs for Alcohol Dependence
33Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders
34Treatment of Seizure Disorders
35General Anesthetics
36Drugs to Control Pain
37Drugs and Substance Abuse, Addiction and Treatment
Part V: Drugs Affecting Endocrine Systems, George Dunaway
38Introduction to Endocrine Pharmacology and Hormones of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
39Adrenocorticosteroids
40Estrogens and Progestins
41Androgens and Antiandrogens
42Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
43Insulin and Drugs Used in the Therapy of Diabetes Mellitus
44Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Other Agents Affecting Bone
Part VI: Chemotherapy of Invading Organisms, Lynn Crespo
45Principles of Antimicrobial Use
46Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
47Inhibitors of Bacterial Ribosomal Actions
48Bacterial Folate Antagonists, Fluoroquinolones, and Other Antibacterial Agents
49Antimycobacterial Agents
50Antifungal Agents
51Antiviral Agents
52Drugs to Treat Parasitic Infections
Part VII: Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases, Lynn Crespo
53Principles of Antineoplastic Drug Use
54Mechanisms of Action of Antineoplastic Drugs
55Adjuvant Antineoplastic Drugs
| Verlagsort | St Louis |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 276 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pharmazie ► PTA / PKA | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-323-05374-2 / 0323053742 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-05374-7 / 9780323053747 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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