Human Pharmacology

Sommario

Foreword: What is pharmacology and what do pharmacologists do?, 1: Principles of drugactions and effects, 2: Drugs acting on the peripheral nervous system, 3: The central nervous system and drugs used in psychiatry, 4: The treatment of cardiovascular disorders, 5: Drugs affecting the blood and its composition, 6: The treatment of respiratory disorders, 7: Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract, bladder and uterus, 8: Pharmacological manipulation of the endocrine system, 9: The treatment of allergies and inflammation, 10: Applied pharmacology, Appendix1: Answers to revision questions, Index

Info autore

Paul R. Gard

Riassunto

Covering all of the main aspects of pharmacology. This book includes line drawings and figures to illustrate concepts and mechanisms of action. It ends with a selection of recommended reading and multiple choice revision questions. It allows readers to appreciate why and how certain drugs alleviate the symptoms of disease.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Paul R. Gard, Paul R. (University of Brighton Gard, Gard Paul R.
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781138457256
• ISBN: 978-1-138-45725-6
• Pagine: 184
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Farmacia; MEDICAL / Pharmacology, Pharmacology