Color Atlas of Pharmacology

Albrecht Ziegler, Klaus, M.D. Mohr, Detlef, M.D. Bieger, Heinz Lullmann9780865778436, 0865778434, 3137817013

Updated with the most important new substances and scientific developments, the third edition of The Color Atlas of Pharmacology makes it easier than ever for students, nurses, and practicing physicians to keep up with the latest developments in this constantly changing field. Featuring a user-friendly layout, jargon-free language, and more than 160 spectacular color charts and illustrations, the atlas is divided in to four, color-coded sections:
Part 1 – General pharmacology – includes descriptions of substance formulation, absorption, distribution, elimination, and molecular mechanisms of action Part 2 – Systems pharmacology – with special emphasis on the functional and therapeutic aspects of a wide range of medicinal agents Part 3 – Therapy of selected diseases – such as osteoporosis, acute myocardial infarction, migraine, asthma, tropical diseases, and many more Part 4 – Drug Index – helpfully listed by substance, generic, and brand names
Concise, portable, and packed with information, the third edition of The Color Atlas of Pharmacology is the most practical first-stop reference for today’s busy healthcare professional.

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Table of contents :
Cover Page……Page 1
Title Page……Page 2
ISBN 0-86577-843-4……Page 3
Preface……Page 4
History of Pharmacology……Page 5
Drugs Acting on the Parasympathetic Nervous System……Page 6
Therapy of Selected Diseases……Page 8
Plasma Volume Expanders……Page 7
Index……Page 9
General Pharmacology……Page 10
History of Pharmacology……Page 11
Drug Sources……Page 13
Drug Development……Page 15
Drug Administration……Page 17
Cellular Sites of Action……Page 29
Distribution in the Body……Page 31
Drug Elimination……Page 41
Pharmacokinetics……Page 53
Quantification of Drug Action……Page 61
Drug-Receptor Interaction……Page 69
Adverse Drug Effects……Page 79
Drug-independent Effects……Page 85
Systems Pharmacology……Page 87
Drug Acting on the Sympathetic Nervous System……Page 88
Drugs Acting on the Parasympathetic Nervous System……Page 106
Nicotine……Page 116
Biogenic Amines……Page 122
Vasodilators……Page 126
Inhibitors of the RAA System……Page 132
Drugs Acting on Smooth Muscle……Page 134
Cardiac Drugs……Page 136
Antianemics……Page 146
Antithrombotics……Page 150
Plasma Volume Expanders……Page 160
Drugs used in Hyperlipoproteinemias……Page 162
Diuretics……Page 166
Drugs for the Treatment of Peptic Ulcers……Page 174
Laxatives……Page 178
Antidiarrheals……Page 186
Other Gastrointestinal Drugs……Page 188
Drugs Acting on Motor Systems……Page 190
Drugs for the Suppression of Pain, Analgesics, Pain Mechanisms and Pathways……Page 202
Antipyretic Analgesics – Eicosanoids……Page 204
Antipyretic Analgesics and Antiinflammatory Drugs……Page 206
Antipyretic Analgesics……Page 208
Local Anesthetics……Page 212
Opioids……Page 218
General Anesthetic Drugs……Page 224
Hypnotics……Page 230
Psychopharmacologicals……Page 234
Hormones……Page 250
Antibacterial Drugs……Page 274
Antifungal Drugs……Page 290
Antiviral Drugs……Page 292
Disinfectants……Page 298
Antiparasitic Agents……Page 300
Anticancer Drugs……Page 304
Immune Modulators……Page 308
Antidotes……Page 310
Therapy of Selected Diseases……Page 314
Further Reading……Page 340
Drug Index……Page 342
A……Page 376
B……Page 378
C……Page 379
D……Page 381
E……Page 382
F,G……Page 383
H……Page 384
J,K……Page 385
L,M……Page 386
N……Page 387
O……Page 388
P……Page 389
Q……Page 390
R,S……Page 391
T……Page 392
U,V……Page 393
W,X,Z……Page 394