Foreword: What is pharmacology and what do pharmacologists do? -- 1. Principles of drug actions and effects -- 2. Drugs acting on the peripheral nervous system -- 3. The central nervous system and drugs used in psychiatry -- 4. The treatment of cardiovascular disorders -- 5. Drugs affecting the blood and its composition -- 6. The treatment of respiratory disorders -- 7. Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract, bladder and uterus -- 8. Pharmacological manipulation of the endocrine system -- 9. The treatment of allergies and inflammation -- 10. Applied pharmacology -- App. 1. Answers to revision questions.
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Pharmacology, in its own right, is a massive subject area and has been the focus of several major textbooks. The aim of this text is to provide a readable, introductory text which covers all of the main aspects of pharmacology, but in a way that enthuses the reader to study the subject further, rather than aiming to provide comprehensive, detailed coverage of the subject matter. Each chapter includes line drawings and figures to illustrate concepts and mechanisms of action, and ends with a selection of recommended reading and multiple choice revision questions.