| Description |
xvii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Where to start -- Ch. 2. Receptor theory -- Ch. 3. Absorption, distribution, and clearance -- Ch. 4. Pharmacokinetics -- Ch. 5. Drug metabolism and renal elimination -- Ch. 6. Review of the autonomic nervous system -- Ch. 7. Cholinergic agonists -- Ch. 8. Cholinergic antagonists -- Ch. 9. Adrenergic agonists -- Ch. 10. Adrenergic antagonists -- Ch. 11. Antihypertensive drugs -- Ch. 12. Drugs used in ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure -- Ch. 13. Antiarrhythmic drugs -- Ch. 14. Drugs that affect blood -- Ch. 15. Lipid-lowering drugs -- Ch. 16. Drugs used in Alzheimer's disease -- Ch. 17. Anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs -- Ch. 18. Antidepressants and lithium -- Ch. 19. Antipsychotics or neuroleptics -- Ch. 20. Drugs used in Parkinson's disease -- Ch. 21. Antiepileptic drugs -- Ch. 22. Narcotics (opiates) -- Ch. 23. General anesthetics -- Ch. 24. Local anesthetics -- Ch. 25. Introduction to chemotherapy -- Ch. 26. Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis -- Ch. 27. Protein synthesis inhibitors -- Ch. 28. Folate antagonists -- Ch. 29. Quinolones and uninary tract antiseptics -- Ch. 30. Drugs used in tuberculosis and leprosy -- Ch. 31. Antifungal drugs -- Ch. 32. Anthelmintic drugs -- Ch. 33. Antiviral drugs -- Ch. 34. Antiprotozoal drugs -- Ch. 35. Anticancer drugs -- Ch. 36. Adrenocortical hormones -- Ch. 37. Sex steroids -- Ch. 38. Thyroid and parathyroid drugs -- Ch. 39. Insulin, glucagon, and oral hypoglycemic drugs -- Ch. 40. Histamine and antihistamines -- Ch. 41. Respiratory drugs -- Ch. 42. Drugs that affect the GI tract -- Ch. 43. Nonnarcotic analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs -- Ch. 44. Immunosuppressives -- Ch. 45. Drugs used in osteoporosis -- Ch. 46. Toxicology and poisoning |
| Summary |
Summary: "A proven method for learning the most difficult-to-understand concepts in pharmacology. Great for USMLE review! Basic Concepts in Pharmacology provides students with a complete framework for studying the fundamental principles of drug actions. This unique study system helps students set priorities, minimize memorization, and reduce stress.The book includes study techniques not found in any other book and details exactly what student need to know about each drug class to pass the course and the USMLE. Features: Simplifies the learning process by presenting drugs by class. Reinforces essential concepts and definitions. Written in a conversational engaging style. Organizes and condenses must-know drug information. NEW larger trim size. Numerous summary tables, illustrations, and boxes encapsulate key concepts. The content you need to understand essential pharmacology material:"--Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Pharmacy -- Study and teaching.
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Pharmacology -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Drugs -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Pharmacology.
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Pharmaceutical Preparations.
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| Genre/Form |
Outlines and syllabi.
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| LC no. |
2005043851 |
| ISBN |
0071458182 paperback acid-free paper |
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