Ebook: Pharmacology

Machine generated contents note: SECTION I PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY -- ch. 1 Introduction to Pharmacology -- ch. 2 Pharmacokinetics -- ch. 3 Pharmacodynamics -- ch. 4 Drug Development and Safety -- SECTION II AUTONOMIC AND NEUROMUSCULAR PHARMACOLOGY -- ch. 5 Introduction to Autonomic and Neuromuscular Pharmacology -- ch. 6 Acetylcholine Receptor Agonists -- ch. 7 Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists -- ch. 8 Adrenoceptor Agonists -- ch. 9 Adrenoceptor Antagonists -- SECTION III CARDIOVASCULAR, RENAL, AND HEMATOLOGIC PHARMACOLOGY -- ch. 10 Antihypertensive Drugs -- ch. 11 Antianginal Drugs -- ch. 12 Drugs for Heart Failure -- ch. 13 Diuretics -- ch. 14 Antiarrhythmic Drugs -- ch. 15 Drugs for Hyperlipidemia -- ch. 16 Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, and Fibrionolytic Drugs -- ch. 17 Hematopoietic Drugs -- SECTION IV CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PHARMACOLOGY -- ch. 18 Introduction to Central Nervous System Pharmacology -- ch. 19 Sedative-Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Drugs;Note continued: ch. 39 Inhibitors of Bacterial Protein Synthesis -- ch. 40 Quinolones, Antifolate Drugs, and Other Antimicrobial Agents -- ch. 41 Antimycobacterial Drugs -- ch. 42 Antifungal Drugs -- ch. 43 Antiviral Drugs -- ch. 44 Antiparasitic Drugs.;Note continued: ch. 20 Antiepileptic Drugs -- ch. 21 Local and General Anesthetics -- ch. 22 Psychotherapeutic Drugs -- ch. 23 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists -- ch. 24 Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases -- ch. 25 Drugs of Abuse -- SECTION V PHARMACOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY AND OTHER SYSTEMS -- ch. 26 Autacoid Drugs -- ch. 27 Drugs for Respiratory Tract Disorders -- ch. 28 Drugs for Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders -- ch. 29 Drugs for Headache Disorders -- ch. 30 Drugs for Pain, inflammation, and Arthritic Disorders -- SECTION VI ENDOCRINE PHARMACOLOGY -- ch. 31 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs -- ch. 32 Thyroid Drugs -- ch. 33 Adrenal Steroids and Related Drugs -- ch. 34 Drugs Affecting Fertility and Reproduction -- ch. 35 Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus -- ch. 36 Drugs Affecting Calcium and Bone -- SECTION VII CHEMOTHERAPY -- ch. 37 Principles of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy -- ch. 38 Inhibitors of Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis;This concise yet comprehensive text clearly explains and illustrates challenging concepts and helps you retain the material - from course exams and the USMLE Step 1 right through to clinical practice. Quickly reference essential information thanks to abundant tables throughout, and drug classification boxes at the beginning of each chapter. See how pharmacology applies to practice with real-world case studies. Prepare for exams with self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter. Understand complex concepts visually with the aid of superb full-color illustrations. An additional glossary, chapter-by-chapter summaries and case studies, a full list of featured drugs, 150 USMLE-style questions, animations, and more. Learn the latest pharmacologic mechanisms and applications with new and updated drug information throughout. Be aware of new "off label" uses, including important FDA regulations.