This third edition of Introducing Pharmacology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the subject of pharma
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English Year 2019
Table of contents :
Part 1: Principles of pharmacology
1. Let’s start at basics: cells and how they work
2. Protein targets for drugs
3. Side-effects, interactions and pharmacokinetics
Part 2: The major drug groups
4. The cardiovascular system (1): drugs used in the management of coronary artery disease
5. The cardiovascular system (2): hypertension and antihypertensive drugs
6. Pain and its management
7. Disorders and drugs of the digestive system
8. Infection and antimicrobial drugs (bugs and drugs)
9. Disorders and drugs of the respiratory system
10. Disorders and drugs of the endocrine system
11. Mental health and neurological disorders
12. Cancer and anti-cancer drugs