یادداشتهای مربوط به کتابنامه ، واژه نامه و نمایه های داخل اثر
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
یادداشتهای مربوط به مندرجات
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Getting a drug into the body : absorption -- Getting a drug to its site of action : distribution -- Inactivating drugs : phase 1 drug metabolism -- Phase 2 drug metabolism and methods of excretion -- The concept of a drug's half-life (t1/2) : an estimate of the rate of elimination of different drugs -- Receptor function and intercellular signalling -- The central role of receptors in drug action -- Drugs that block enzymes : understanding NSAID therapy in inflammation -- The principal targets for drug action -- Calcium ion for the prescriber -- Introduction to drugs in the central nervous system -- CNS drugs whose action is (a) understood, (b) unknown/speculative -- The actions of CNS drugs used to treat anxiety, insomnia and life-threatening status epilepticus -- Drugs used to treat Parkinsonism -- Pain and analgesics -- How anti-emetic drugs work -- Antipsychotic drugs -- Antidepressant drugs -- Anti-epileptic drugs -- Drugs of abuse : hallucinogens and CNS stimulants -- Alzheimer's disease -- How the many antidiabetic drugs work -- Treating severe chronic inflammation -- The scientific basis of prescribing for the elderly -- Antibacterial action and bacterial resistance -- How to prevent adverse drug interactions-ADIs -- How to predict and avoid adverse drug reactions to single drugs-ADRs -- Why consider practice formulary? -- Getting new drugs to market : licensing medicines for human use -- The problem of patients' non-compliance with their medication-'non-concordance.'
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یادداشتهای مربوط به خلاصه یا چکیده
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A concise textbook providing a clear description of drug absorption, distribution, action, metabolism and adverse effects, this title provides the information needed in a straightforward way to ensure informed, safe and cost-effective prescribing.