Previous edition: Oxford: wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Includes index.

Preface Acknowledgements How to use this book Further reading How to use your textbook About the companion website 1 Introduction: principles of drug action 2 Drug receptor interactions 3 Drug absorption, distribution and excretion 4 Drug metabolism 5 Local anaesthetics 6 Drugs acting at the neuromuscular junction 7 Autonomic nervous system 8 Autonomic drugs acting at cholinergic synapses 9 Drugs acting on the sympathetic system 10 Ocular pharmacology 11 Asthma, hay fever and anaphylaxis 12 Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract I: peptic ulcer 13 Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract II: motility and secretions 14 Drugs acting on the kidney: diuretics 15 Drugs used in hypertension 16 Drugs used in angina 17 Antiarrhythmic drugs 18 Drugs used in heart failure 19 Drugs used to affect blood coagulation 20 Lipid-lowering drugs 21 Agents used in anaemias 22 Central transmitter substances 23 General anaesthetics 24 Anxiolytics and hypnotics 25 Antiepileptic drugs 26 Drugs used in Parkinson s disease 27 Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) 28 Drugs used in affective disorders: antidepressants 29 Opioid analgesic 30 Drugs used in nausea and vertigo (antiemetics) 31 Drug misuse and dependence 32 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 33 Corticosteroids 34 Sex hormones and drugs 35 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs 36 Antidiabetic agents 37 Antibacterial drugs that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis: sulphonamides, trimethoprim, quinolones and nitroimidazoles 38 Antibacterial drugs that inhibit cell wall synthesis: penicillins, cephalosporins and vancomycin 39 Antibacterial drugs that inhibit protein synthesis: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides and chloramphenicol 40 Antifungal drugs 41 Antiviral drugs 42 Drugs acting on parasites I: helminths (worms) 43 Drugs acting on parasites II: protozoa 44 Drugs used in cancer 45 Immunosuppressants and antirheumatoid drugs 46 Poisoning 47 Adverse drug reactions Case studies and questions Answers Index

This work explains the mechanisms involved in pharmacological processes and covers the mode of action and effects of drugs in clinical medicine. Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is recognised as an excellent starting point for pharmacology study. This international best-seller is the perfect companion for all medical and health students, providing an accessible, visual overview of pharmacology. This 8th edition has been extensively updated, especially in the areas of anaesthetics, drugs used in AIDs, cardiovascular drugs, drugs used in anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, urological drugs, drug metabolism, as well as practical concerns such as drug indications and side effects. Ideal for USMLE and pharmacology exam revision, Medical Pharmacology at a Glance features: The basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption and excretion Chapters based on diseases or syndrome, for efficient clinical learning An emphasis on drug mechanisms References to the pathophysiology of disease, to aid understanding of drug choice and action Case studies with questions and full explanation of answers A companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/pharmacology featuring online cases and flashcards Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is recognised as an excellent starting point for pharmacology study. This international best-seller is the perfect companion for all medical and health students, providing an accessible, visual overview of pharmacology. This 8th edition has been extensively updated, especially in the areas of anaesthetics, drugs used in AIDs, cardiovascular drugs, drugs used in anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, urological drugs, drug metabolism, as well as practical concerns such as drug indications and side effects. Ideal for USMLE and pharmacology exam revision, Medical Pharmacology at a Glance features: The basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption and excretion Chapters based on diseases or syndrome, for efficient clinical learning An emphasis on drug mechanisms References to the pathophysiology of disease, to aid understanding of drug choice and action Case studies with questions and full explanation of answers A companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/pharmacology featuring online cases and flashcards

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