Full Description
Pharmacology, in its own right, is a massive subject area and has been the focus of several major textbooks. Human Pharmacology is a readable, introductory text covering all of the main aspects of pharmacology in a way that enthuses the reader to study the subject further. Each chapter includes line drawings and figures to illustrate concepts and mechanisms of action. Each chapter ends with a selection of recommended reading and multiple choice revision questions. The author introduction to the science of pharmacology allows readers to appreciate why and how certain drugs alleviate the symptoms of disease.
Contents
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
