Section II Pharmacology witin the professional context
Section III Medicine administration and professional responsibilities
Section IV General aspects of pharmacology
Section V Toxicology
Section VI Autonomic pharmacology
Section VII Chemical mediators
Section VIII The modulation of behaviour cognition and motor activity
Section XIV The modulation of cellular growth and proliferation
Section XV Medicines used topically
Appendix A Common prescriptin terminology
Appendix B Common American generic drug names
Appendix C SI units
Appendix D Medicine calculations
Appendix E Common symbols used in medication charts
Appendix F Common word mixups
Section IX Medicines uses to relieve pain and produce anaesthesia
Section X The modulatin of oxygenation and perfusion
Section XI The modulation of gastrointestinal function
Section XII The modulation of body growth development and metabolism
Section XIII Nutritional and natural therapies
Appendix G Drugherbal interactions
Appendix H Orphan drugs
Glossary
Index
Fundamentals of Pharmacology 7e presents key scientific and clinical principles to facilitate a greater understanding of pharmacology.
This wholly Australasian text provides comprehensive and current coverage of topics, written in a clear style with a reader-friendly full colour design.
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