<p>The Fifth Edition of Luellmann’s <em>Color Atlas of Pharmacology</em> has been extensively revised to include all recent advances and new drugs, and the illustrations have been optimized and updated. Each two-page spread presents concise text on the left complemented by detailed full-color illustrations on the right to help users quickly digest important facts and concepts.</p><p>Color-coded sections provide readers with a helpful framework with which to approach the latest developments in pharmacology.</p><ul><li>Part 1, General Pharmacology, explains basic aspects, such as drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug actions</li><li>Part 2, Systems Pharmacology, presents the different groups of drugs, emphasizing their functional and therapeutic aspects</li><li>Part 3, Therapy of Selected Diseases, provides all the relevant information regarding the pharmacological treatment of a large number of conditions</li></ul><p><strong>Key features:</strong></p><ul><li>User-friendly format ideal for study and review, self-assessment, and quick reference</li><li>Completely revised and updated, with 174 color plates</li><li>New glossary of important and interesting pharmacological terms</li><li>Updated detailed drug indexes containing current information on drugs listed by both generic and brand names</li></ul><p>The Fifth Edition of <em>Color Atlas of Pharmacology</em> is an essential study guide and reference for every student, nurse, and practicing physician needing to keep up to date with recent advances in the field.</p>
Tabella dei contenuti
<p><strong>General Pharmacology</strong><br>1 History of Pharmacology<br>2 Drug Sources<br>3 Drug Administration<br>4 Cellular Sites of Action<br>5 Distribution in the Body<br>6 Drug Elimination<br>7 Pharmacokinetics<br>8 Quantification of Drug Action<br>9 Drug–Receptor Interaction<br>10 Adverse Drug Effects<br>11 Drug-independent Effects<br><strong>Systems Pharmacology</strong><br>12 Sympathetic Nervous System<br>13 Parasympathetic Nervous System<br>14 Biogenic Amines<br>15 Vasodilators<br>16 Inhibitors of the Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System<br>17 Drugs Acting on Smooth Muscle<br>18 Cardiac Drugs<br>19 Antianemic Agents<br>20 Antithrombotic Agents<br>21 Plasma Volume Expanders<br>22 Drugs Used in Hyperlipoproteinemias<br>23 Diuretics<br>24 Water and Electrolyte Disorders<br>25 Gastrointestinal Tract<br>26 Drugs Affecting the Motor System<br>27 Drugs for the Suppression of Pain (Analgesics)<br>28 Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System<br>29 Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System<br>30 Antibacterial Drugs<br>31 Antifungal Drugs<br>32 Antiviral Drugs<br>33 Antiparasitic Drugs<br>34 Tropical Diseases<br>35 Anticancer Drugs<br>36 Immune Modulators<br>37 Antidotes<br>38 ‘Recreational’ Drugs<br><strong>Therapy of Selected Diseases</strong><br>39 Cardiovascular Diseases<br>40 Neurological Diseases<br>41 Eye Diseases<br>42 Bone Disorders<br>43 Metabolic Disorders<br>44 Immune Disorders<br><strong>Further Reading</strong><br>45 Further Reading<br><strong>Glossary</strong><br>46 Glossary<br><strong>Drug Index</strong><br>47 Drug Index<br><strong>Abbreviations</strong><br>48 Abbreviations</p>
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