Pharmacology

Integrated Pharmacology 3rd Edition

Thoroughly updated, the 3rd Edition of this popular text continues to take its fresh approach to studying pharmacology by examining drugs in the context of the diseases they are used to treat within each body system. Drug action is clearly explained at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Numerous high-quality, full-color illustrations, plus at-a-glance boxes and tables, help you to more easily understand the complex ways in which modern drugs are used to treat diseases.Bonus access to STUDENT CONSULT! At www.studentconsult.com, you'll find: The complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable Downloadable image bank, perfect for essays and presentations50 free "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titlesContent clipping for handheld devicesAn interactive community centre with a wealth of additional resources, and much more!New sections on drug treatments in special populations, including the elderly, children, and pregnant patientsOnline USMLE-style questions that help you review the materialMore than 600 superb conceptual illustrations which clarify complex materialKey Fact summary boxes to help you make the most of your study timeAdverse Effect boxes that highlight critical information

Table of contents :

Cover Page ......Page 1

1 Introduction......Page 2

2 The General Mechanisms of Drug Action......Page 16

3 Evaluation of the Therapeutic Usefulness of Drugs......Page 61

4 Pharmacokinetic and Other Factors Influencing Drug Action......Page 78

5 Introduction to Section 2......Page 102

6 Drugs Acting on Infectious Organisms......Page 103

7 Drugs and Cancer......Page 199

8 Drugs and the Nervous System (Peripheral and Central)......Page 237

9 Autacoids, Drugs and the Inflammatory and Immune Responses......Page 321

10 Drugs and the Blood......Page 341