Synopses & Reviews
The updated and revised Second Edition of this thorough reference explains in simple terms how drugs act and interact in the treatment of disease. Focusing on the mechanisms of drug action, the book details specific drugs by pharmacologic class for all body systems. Drugs for pain, psychiatric disorders, infection, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and cancer are included. Potentially harmful drug and drug-herb interactions are also covered extensively. Written in the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style, the book features abundant illustrations, eye-catching icons, quick quizzes, memory joggers, and spirited cartoons that make learning fun. New to this edition: updated coverage of existing drugs and detailed coverage of new drugs; an expanded section on pain medications; a quick-reference chart of medications for skin disorders; and vaccines, toxoids, and other agents of both active and passive immunity.
Synopsis
This thorough reference uses a plain-English approach to complex topics and uniquely creative explanations of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug interactions. Thought-provoking coverage of key drug therapy controversies improves critical thinking. Includes abundant illustrations, Incredibly Easy! quick quizzes, memory joggers, and spirited cartoons that make learning fun. Content covers the fundamentals of clinical pharmacology; autonomic nervous system drugs; neurologic and neuromuscular drugs; pain medications; cardiovascular drugs; hematologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and anti-infective drugs; anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy drugs; immune systems suppressants; endocrine drugs; fluids, electrolytes, and nutritional balance; psychiatric drugs; and cancer and other major drugs.
Synopsis
Written in the award-winning Incredibly Easy style, this book provides complete and clear explanations of how drugs act and interact in the treatment of disease. Focusing on mechanisms of drug action, the book details specific drugs by pharmacologic class for all body systems as well as drugs for pain, psychiatric disorders, infection, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and cancer. Potentially dangerous drug and drug-herb interactions are highlighted. This thoroughly updated edition covers the newest drugs in each pharmacologic class and includes information on obesity drugs, a new chapter on genitourinary system drugs, a new medication safety feature, and a new appendix on common herbal preparations and their drug interactions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of clinical pharmacology
Chapter 2: Autonomic nervous system drugs
Chapter 3: Neurologic and neuromuscular drugs
Chapter 4: Pain medications
Chapter 5: Cardiovascular drugs
Chapter 6: Hematologic drugs
Chapter 7: Respiratory drugs
Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal drugs
Chapter 9: Anti-infective drugs
Chapter 10: Anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-allergy drugs, and immunosuppressants
Chapter 11: Psychotropic drugs
Chapter 12: Endocrine drugs
Chapter 13: Drugs for fluid and electrolyte balance
Chapter 14: Cancer drugs
Appendices
- Common herbal preparations and their drug interactions
- Other major drugs
- Toxic herbs
- Topical steroids for skin disorders
- Vaccines and antidotes for biological and chemical weapons
Index