Brody's Human Pharmacology - Lynn Crespo, Lynn Wecker, George Dunaway, Carl Faingold, Stephanie Watts

Brody's Human Pharmacology

With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
Buch | Softcover
719 Seiten
2009 | 5th Revised edition
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-323-05374-7 (ISBN)
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Presents an overview of the important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. This title reviews the concepts, clinical applications and side effects of pharmacology, emphasising practical applications of the material.
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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