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The Pharmacology Companion: A Study Guide for Students by Students

Author(s): Gallia, Gary L.

Edition: 1st

ISBN10: 096401243X

ISBN13: 9780964012431

Cover: Paperback

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User-friendly study companion for medical students. Quick-reference layout with heavy use of tables. Landscape orientation. Includes perforated flash cards. Softcover. Wire-spiral binding.

Introduction

vii

Abbreviations used in the text

Introduction to Pharmacology

Introduction

(2)

Pharmacokinetics

(6)

Pharmacodynamics

(7)

The Autonomic Nervous System

Introduction

Neurotransmission

(1)

Neurotransmitters and Receptors

(1)

Adrenergic Receptors

(1)

Cholinergic Receptors

Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems

(5)

Autonomic Drugs

(1)

Adrenergic Agonists

(2)

Cholinergic Agonists

(3)

Adrenoreceptor-Blocking Agents

Cholinergic-Blocking Agents

(6)

Antimuscarinics

(1)

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

(1)

Ganglionic Blocking Agents

(1)

The Central Nervous System

Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Agents

Introduction

(1)

Anxiolytics

(1)

Benzodiazepine Antagonist

(1)

Hypnotics

(1)

Antidepressant Drugs

Introduction

(2)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

(1)

Tricyclic Antidepressants

(1)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

(1)

Second Generation Antidepressants

(1)

Neuroleptic Drugs and Lithium

Introduction

(2)

Phenothiazine Derivatives

(1)

Thioxanthene Derivative

(1)

Butyrophenone

(1)

Atypical Antipsychotics

(1)

Antimanic Agent

(1)

Antiepileptic Drugs

Introduction

(2)

Drugs Used to Treat Partial and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

(2)

Drugs Used to Treat Absence Seizures

(2)

Drugs Used to Treat Movement Disorders

Introduction

(1)

Drugs for Parkinson's Disease

(2)

Drugs Used to Treat Huntington's Disease

(1)

Anesthetic Drugs

Introduction

(2)

Inhalation Drugs

(1)

Intravenous Anesthetic Drugs

(4)

Local Anesthetics

(3)

Opioid Agonists and Antagonists

Introduction

(3)

Opioid Agonists

(4)

Opioid Antagonists

(1)

Opioid Agonist-Antagonists

(1)

Alcohols and Disulfiram

Introduction

(1)

Alcohols

(1)

Disulfiram

(1)

Drugs of Abuse

Introduction

(1)

CNS Stimulants

(1)

Hallucinogens

(1)

Other Drugs of Abuse

(1)

The Cardiovascular System

Antihypertensive Drugs

Introduction

(2)

Diuretics

(3)

Peripheral Sympatholytics

(4)

Central Sympatholytics

(1)

Direct Vasodilators

(1)

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

(1)

Captopril

(1)

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

(1)

Calcium Channel Blockers

(2)

Hypertensive Emergencies

(3)

Antianginal Drugs

Introduction

101

(1)

Nitrates

102

(1)

Calcium Channel Blockers

103

(1)

β-Adrenergic Blockers

103

(4)

Congestive Heart Failure Drugs

Introduction

107

(1)

Cardiac Glycosides

108

(2)

Diuretics

110

(4)

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

114

(1)

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

115

(1)

β-Adrenergic Agonist

116

(1)

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors

116

(1)

Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Introduction

117

(2)

Class I Drugs (Na+ Channel Blockers)

119

(3)

Class II Drugs (β-Adrenergic Blockers)

122

(2)

Class III Drugs (K+ Channel Blockers)

124

(1)

Class IV Drugs (Calcium Channel Blockers)

125

(1)

Miscellaneous Drugs

126

(3)

Diuretic Drugs

Introduction

129

(2)

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

131

(1)

Osmotic Diuretics

131

(1)

Loop Diuretics

132

(1)

Thiazide Diuretics

133

(1)

Potassium Sparing Diuretics

134

(1)

Antidiuretic Drugs

135

(2)

Antithrombotics

Introduction

137

(1)

Antiplatelet Drugs

138

(2)

Anticoagulants

140

(1)

Thrombolytics

141

(2)

Antihyperlipidemics

Introduction

143

(3)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

146

(1)

Resins

146

(1)

Vitamin

147

(1)

Miscellaneous

147

(2)

Antimicrobial Drugs

Introduction

149

(4)

Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

Introduction

153

(1)

Penicillins

154

(4)

Cephalosporins

158

(4)

Carbapenems and Monobactams

162

(1)

Vancomycin

163

(1)

Cycloserine

164

(1)

β-Lactamase Inhibitors

164

(1)

Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

Introduction

165

(1)

Aminoglycosides

166

(2)

Tetracyclines

168

(1)

Chloramphenicol

169

(1)

Macrolides

170

(2)

Lincosamides

172

(1)

Nucleic Acid Synthesis & Replication Inhibitors

Introduction

173

(1)

Fluoroquinolones

174

(1)

Rifampin

175

(2)

Metabolic Inhibitors

Introduction

177

(1)

Sulfonamides

178

(1)

Trimethoprim

179

(2)

Antimycobacterial Drugs

181

(4)

Antifungal Drugs

Introduction

185

(1)

Polyene Antifungal Drugs

186

(1)

Azoles

187

(2)

Miscellaneous Antifungal Drugs

189

(2)

Antivirals

Introduction

191

(1)

Antiherpetic Drugs

192

(2)

Antiretroviral Drugs

194

(2)

Other Antiviral Drugs

196

(2)

Antiprotozoals

Drugs for Malaria

198

(3)

Drugs for Amebiasis

201

(1)

Drugs for Leishmaniasis

202

(1)

Drugs for Trypanosomiasis

203

(2)

Antihelminths

Introduction

205

(1)

Treatment of Nematodes

206

(2)

Treatment of Trematodes and Cestodes

208

(1)

Cancer Chemotherapy

Introduction

209

(3)

Antimetabolites

212

(2)

DNA Alkylating Agents

214

(3)

Nitrogen Mustards

214

(1)

Nitrosoureas

215

(1)

Miscellaneous Alkylating Agents

216

(1)

Antibiotics

217

(2)

Plant Alkaloids

219

(1)

Endocrine Drugs

220

(1)

Endocrine Drugs

Hypothalamic/Pituitary Hormones

Introduction

221

(1)

Hormones that Regulate Growth

222

(2)

Hormones that Regulate Gonadal Function

224

(2)

Hormones that Regulate Corticosteroid Release

226

(1)

Posterior Pituitary Hormones and Analogs

227

(2)

Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

Introduction

229

(4)

Treatment of Hypothyroidism

233

(1)

Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

234

(5)

Adrenocorticosteroids and Antagonists

Introduction

239

(1)

Glucocorticoids

240

(2)

Adrenocorticosteroid Antagonists

242

(1)

Mineralocorticoid Therapy

243

(2)

Sex Hormones

Introduction

245

(1)

Estrogens/Antiestrogen

246

(2)

Progestins/Antiprogestins

248

(2)

Androgens/Antiandrogens

250

(3)

Hormonal Contraceptives

253

(4)

Agents Influencing Bone Mineral Homeostasis

Introduction

257

(2)

Treatment of Hypocalcemia

259

(1)

Treatment of Hypercalcemia

260

(5)

Hypoglycemics

Introduction

265

(2)

Injectable Hypoglycemics

267

(1)

Oral Hypoglycemics

268

(1)

Glucagon

269

(2)

Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Introduction

271

(1)

Salicylate Derivatives

272

(1)

Propionic Acid Derivatives

273

(1)

Oxicam Derivative

273

(1)

Acetic Acid Derivatives

274

(1)

Acetaminophen

275

(3)

Antigout Drugs

Acute Gout

278

(1)

Chronic Gout

279

(3)

Histamine Antagonists

H1-Receptor Antagonists

282

(1)

H2-Receptor Antagonists

283

(1)

Cromolyn sulfate

283

(3)

Special Topics

Drugs Affecting the Immune System

Immunosuppressive Agents

286

(1)

Antibody Reagents

287

(1)

Immunomodulators

288

(1)

Treatment of Migraine Headaches

289

(3)

Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Treatment of Acid-Peptic Disease

292

(2)

Treatment of GI Motility Disorders and Emesis

294

(2)

Laxatives

296

(3)

Antitussives

299

(3)

Toxicology

Air Pollutants

302

(1)

Insecticides

303

(1)

Herbicides

303

(1)

Heavy Metals

304

(1)

Chelators

305

(3)

Vitamins

Water Soluble Vitamins

308

(2)

Fat Soluble Vitamins

310

(1)

Drug Interactions

311

(2)

Antidotes for Drug Overdose and Poisoning

313

(2)

Perinatal, Pediatric and Geriatric Pharmacology

315

(3)

Pharmacogenetics

318

(2)

Prescription Writing

320

(2)

Principles of Drug Development

322

(1)

Appendix

Glossary

323

(3)

Contraceptive Formulations

326

(2)

Calcium Salt Preparations and Uses

328

(1)

Index

329

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