This book covers all the pharmacology you need, from basic science pharmacology and pathophysiology, through to clinical pharmacology to therapeutics, in line with the integrated approach of new medical curricula. The first section covers the basic principles, and the rest is organised by body systems. The book ends with sections on toxicity and prescribing practice.
Cardiovascular system. Ischaemic heart disease. Hypertension. Heart failure. Cardiac arrhythmias. Cerebrovascular disease and dementia. Peripheral vascular disease. Haemostasis.
Respiratory system. Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Other respiratory problems.
Renal system. Diuretics. Disorders of micturition. Erectile dysfunction.
Nervous system. General anaesthetics. Local anaesthetics. Opioid analgesics. Anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics. Psychotic disorders. Depression. Epilepsy. Extrapyramidal movement disorders and spasticity. Other neurological disorers. Migraine.
Musculoskeletal system. Neuromuscular blockade. Myasthenia gravis. NSAIDs. Inflammatory arthritis. Hyperuricaemia and gout.
Gastrointestinal system. Nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and peptic ulcer disease. Inflammatory bowel disease. Constipation, diarrhoea and IBS. Obesity.
Immune system. The immune response and immunosuppressant drugs. Antihistamines and allergic disease.
Endocrine system and metabolic disease. Diabetes mellitus. Thyroid disease. Calcium metabolism. Pituitary and hypothalmic hormones. Corticosteroids. Female reproductive system. Androgens and anabolic steroids. Anaemia. Lipids.
Skin and eye disorders. Skin disorders. Eye disorders
Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy of infection. Chemotherapy of malignancy.
Drug toxicity and prescribing. Drug toxicity and overdose. Drug abuse and dependence. Prescribing, adherence and information for patients. Drug therapy in special situations.