Medical pharmacology at a glance / Michael J. Neal.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Series: At a glance series (Oxford, England)Publication details: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, c2020.Edition: Ninth editionDescription: xii, 107 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781119548010 (paperback)
- RM300.28 N25 2020
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: principles of drug action -- Drug-receptor interactions -- Drug absorption, distribution and excretion -- Drug metabolism -- Local anaesthetics -- Drugs acting at the neuromuscular junction -- Autonomic nervous system -- Autonomic drugs acting at cholinergic synapses -- Drugs acting on the sympathetic system -- Ocular pharmacology -- Asthma, hay fever and anaphylaxis -- Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract I: peptic ulcer -- Drugs acting on the gastronintestinal tract II: motility and secretions -- Drugs acting on the kidney: diuretics -- Drugs used in hypertension -- Drugs used in angina -- Antiarrhythmic drugs -- Drugs used in heart failure -- Drugs used to affect blood coagulation -- Lipid-lowering drugs -- Agents used in anaemias -- Central transmitter substances -- General anaesthetics -- Anxiolytics and hypnotics -- Antiepileptic drugs -- Drugs used in Parkinson's disease -- Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) -- Drugs used in affective disorders: antidepressants -- Opioid analgesics -- Drugs used in nausea and vertigo (antiemetics) -- Drug misuse and dependence -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- Corticosteroids -- Sex hormones and drugs -- Thyroid and antithyroid drugs -- Antidiabetic agents -- Antibacterial drugs that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis: sulphonamides, trimethoprim, quinolones and nitroimidazoles -- Antibacterial drugs that inhibit cell wall synsthesis: penicillins, cephalosporins and vancomycin -- Antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides and chloramphenicol -- Antifungal drugs -- Antiviral drugs -- Drugs acting on parasites I: helminths (worms) -- Drugs acting on parasites II: protozoa -- Drugs used in cancer -- Immunosuppressants and antirheumatoid drugs -- Poisoning -- Adverse drug reactions.
"The internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is the ideal companion for all medical and healthcare students, providing a visual overview of pharmacology, and describing the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption, and excretion. Clear and accessible chapters organised around common diseases and conditions facilitate efficient clinical learning, and include references to drug classes and side effects, disease pathophysiology, prescribing guidelines, and more.
Now in its ninth edition, this leading guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect current guidelines and drug information. This edition features new and revised illustrations, additional pedagogical tools, and enhanced online content. Widely recognised as both the best introduction to medical pharmacology and the perfect revision tool for USMLE and pharmacology exams, this invaluable guide:
Covers a wide range of drugs used to treat conditions such as hypertension, anaemias, cancer, and affective disorders
Explains drug mechanisms and the principles of drug action
Discusses practical topics including drug misuse, drug indications, and side effects
Includes a companion website featuring online cases, flashcards, and a list of core drugs"--Back cover
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