Cancer drugs: from nitrogen mustards to Gleevec -- Drugs to kill germs -- Cardiovascular drugs: from nitroglycerin to Lipitor -- Sex and drugs -- Drugs of the mind -- Diabetes drugs -- Anesthetics -- Anti-inflammatory drugs -- Reflections
Summary
1. Cancer Drugs, From Nitrogen Mustards to Gleevec. 2. Drugs to Kill Germs. 3. Cardiovascular Drugs, From Nitroglycerin to Lipitor. 4. Sex and Drugs. 5. Drugs of the Mind. 6. Diabetes Drugs. 7. Anesthetics. 8. Anti-inflammatory Drugs. 9. Reflections. Bibliography. Appendix 1 Chemical Structures of the Drugs. Appendix 2 Trademarks of the Drugs. Index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-294) and index
