Neal M.J. Medical Pharmacology at a glance

Fourth edition. — London: Wiley-Blackwell, 2002. — 100 p. — (At a Glance).A textbook on medical pharmacology. Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is one of the most renowned undergraduate texts in the field of medical pharmacology. Following on from the success of the previous three editions, Professor Michael Neal, one of the great teachers of medical pharmacology, has extensively revised and updated the fourth editon to take account of the rapid developments in the field. This incredibly useful book summarises the core principles of the mode of action of drugs and puts this information within the context of body systems and specific clinical problems. The author discusses the mechanisms of action of each drug, indicating the therapeutics of choice for specific conditions. Medical Pharmacology at a Glance follows the now familiar, easy-to-use double page spread format of the at a Glance series. Each section contains a clear illustration depicting the major drugs and their interactions within a particular body system and a concise account of the topic.How to use this book
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Introduction: principles of drug action
Drug-receptor interactions
Drug absorption, distribution and excretion
Drug metabolism
Local anaesthetics
Drugs acting at the neuromuscular junction
Autonomic nervous system
Autonomic drugs acting at cholinergic synapses
Drugs acting on the sympathetic system
Ocular pharmacology
Asthma, hay fever and anaphylaxis
Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract I: Peptic ulcer
Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract II: Motility and secretions
Drugs acting on the kidney - diuretics
Drugs used in hypertension
Drugs used in angina
Anti-arrhythmic drugs
Drugs used in heart failure
Drugs used to affect blood coagulation
Lipid-lowering drugs
Agents used in anaemias
Central transmitter substances
General anaesthetics
Anxiolytics and hypnotics
Antiepileptic drugs
Drugs used in Parkinsonism
Drugs used in psychosis - neuroleptics
Drugs used in affective disorders - antidepressants
Opioid analgesics
Drugs used in nausea and vertigo (anti-emetics)
Drug misuse and dependence
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Corticosteroids
Sex hormones and drugs
Thyroid and antithyroid drugs
Antidiabetic agents
Antimicrobial drugs that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis: sulphonamides, trimethoprim, quinolones and nitroimidazoles
Antimicrobial drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis: penicillins, cephalosporins and vancomycin
Antimicrobial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides and chloramphenicol
Antifungal and antiviral drugs
Drugs acting on parasites. I: Helminths (worms)
Drugs acting on parasites. II: Protozoa
Drugs used in cancer
Poisoning
Adverse drug reactions