Hitner H., Nagle B. Pharmacology: An Introduction

6th Edition. - McGraw-Hill, 2012. - Pharmacology, 6e by Hitner/Nagle is incredibly readable, with short chapters that link theory to practice; content that is focused on the need-to-know information to not overload the reader; excellent tables and features such as Patient Administration and Monitoring Boxes. This new edition now has a 4-color design with all new photos and illustrations. Chapter reviews have been revisited to add additional problem types and an exercise progression from simple to complex. The full suite of instructor materials is available. Hitner 6e has Connect Plus, including LearnSmart: Pharmacology, body system and pharmacology animations, Top 250 Prescribed Drugs, Dosage Calculations Exercises, and more.Pharmacology: An Introduction
Pharmacokinetics and Factors of Individual Variation
Geriatric Pharmacology
Math Review and Dosage Calculations
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic Nervous System
Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Ganglia
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Local Anesthetics
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs and Alcohol
Antipsychotic and Antianxiety Drugs
Antidepressants, Psychomotor Stimulants, and Lithium
Psychotomimetic Drugs of Abuse
Antiepileptic Drugs
Antiparkinson Drugs
General Anesthetics
Opioid Analgesics
Nonopioid Analgesics, Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatories, and Antigout Drugs
Review of Cardiac Physiology and Pathology
Treatment of Heart Failure
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Antianginal Drugs
Diuretics
Antihypertensive Drugs
Anticoagulants and Coagulants
Nutrition and Therapy
Hypolipidemic Drugs
Antianemics
Antihistaminic Drugs and Mast Cell Release Inhibitors
Respiratory Pharmacology, Treatment of Asthma and COPD
Therapy of Gastrointestinal Disorders: Peptic Ulcers, GERD, and Vomiting
Agents That Affect Intestinal Motility
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Adrenal Steroids
Gonadal Hormones, Oral Contraceptives, and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
Drugs Affecting the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands and Bone Degeneration
Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs
Posterior Pituitary Hormones: Antidiuretic Hormone and Oxytocin
Antibacterial Agents
Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs
Parasitic Infections: Antiprotozoal and Anthelmintic Drugs
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Antineoplastic Agents
ImmunopharmacologyAppendices