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Rang & Dale's Pharmacology
Table Of Contents:
General principles
How drugs act: cellular aspects---excitation, contraction and secretion Chemical mediators
Chemical mediators and the autonomic nervous system Other peripheral mediators: 5-hydroxytryptamine and purines Local hormones, inflammation and immune reactions Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppres ant drugs Drugs affecting major organ systems
Atherosclerosis and lipoprotein metabolism The endocrine pancreas and the control of blood glucose The nervous system
Chemical transmis ion and drug action in the central nervous system CNS stimulants and psychotomimetic drugs Local anaesthetics and other drugs af ecting sodium channels Drugs used in the treatment of infections and cancer
Drugs used in the treatment of infections and cancer Special topics
Individual variation and drug interaction Appendix
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Publisher Summary 1
Intended for preclinical medical students, this textbook explains the cel ular and molecular mechanisms of
each drug clas , and introduces the drug therapies for treating disorders af ecting each organ system.
Color diagrams il ustrate drug transport concepts. The sixth edition adds chapters on cannabinoids,
lifestyle drugs, and gene therapy. Annotation 2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Publisher Summary 2
A straightforward way to master a complex subject! This bestselling textbook presents all the knowledge
you need to get through your pharmacology course and beyond-using a clear and acces ible approach that
makes the material easy and interesting to learn. Progres ing logical y from a molecular understanding of
receptors and drug actions to the clinical uses of the most important groups of drugs, it delivers the latest
information on cannabinoids and rimonabant, Cox 2 inhibitors, pharmacogenetics, biopharmaceuticals,
and drug abuse-as wel as "lifestyle drugs" such as performance-enhancing substances, botulinum toxin,
and Viagra®. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes it an even more effective
learning resource!
• Progres es logical y from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions to the clinical uses of the most important groups of drugs. • Covers recent developments in areas such as cannabinoids and rimonabant, Cox 2 inhibitors, pharmacogenetics, biopharmaceuticals, and drug abuse. • Discus es "lifestyle drugs" such as performance-enhancing substances, botulinum toxin, and • Uses superb ful -color il ustrations to clarify even the most complex concepts, and color-coded • Includes STUDENT CONSULT acces at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go · perform quick searches · add your own notes and bookmarks · follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles-to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines · test your knowledge with multiple-choice review questions · and more! • New chapter on lifestyle drugs, including Viagra • Glossary of key terms for each chapter • Thoroughly updated throughout with new text on topics such as: Antithrombotics, Cox 2 and 3 inhibitors, Pharmacogenetics, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug abuse and Complementary Medicine • Extra self-as es ment questions and 'Ask the Author' feature on website -----------------------------------------------------------

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