Pharmacology (eBook)

This is a revised and updated edition of Dr Levine's classic textbook on basic pharmacologic principles and the general concepts of chemical-biological interactions within the human body. Originally written for students majoring in the sciences and the humanities, it has been widely accepted by pharmacology, medical, pharmacy, veterinary and other allied health students. The book is known for its exceptionally thorough coverage, superb presentation and intelligent organization.

Beginning with the historical perspective and a discussion of the nomenclature and definitions, the book covers the sites and mechanisms of drug actions, how drugs reach these sites and how they are eliminated from the body. Topics such as dose-response and time-response relationships, response variability, drug toxicity, drug abuse and dependence, and drug-related alteration of physiological function are covered. The major new areas covered in the seventh edition include the molecular structure of drug receptors, the cytochrome P450 family of drug metabolizing enzymes, signal transduction and second messenger systems, and drug actions on neural and hormonal receptors important to cardiovascular regulation.

An excellent glossary of medical and pharmacological terms and much new material added to eight comprehensive appendices, including data on cardiovascular drugs, continue to make this a valuable and enduring reference. The book is noted for its exceptionally complete index, in which the majority of drugs in use are listed.

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Completely revised and updated, this is the seventh edition of Levine's classic pharmacology textbook. Known for it's thorough coverage and intelligent organization, the book covers the basic principles of pharmacological interactions on the human body in a way that is useful for both undergraduate and graduate students. Beginning with historical perspectives, nomenclature and definitions, the topics broaden to include sites and mechanisms of drug actions and travel to sites of action, as well as termination and elimination. The book also includes drug response and time-response relationships, response variability, drug toxicity, drug abuse, drug dependence, and more.