Contents:

Section 1 Pharmacology within the social context


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.