Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Key to locons
PartⅠ:Principles of Pharmacology
1.Introduction to Pharmcology
Molecular basis of pharmacology
Drugs and receptors
Pharmacokinetics
Drug interactions and adverse effects
PartⅡ:Pharmacology of the Major Organ Systems
2.Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems
Peripheral nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
3.Central Nervous System
Parkinsonism
Anxiolytics and hypnotics
Affective disorders and antidepressants
Neuroleptics
Epilepsy and anticonvulsants
General anaesthetics
Opioid analgesics
Drug misuse
4.Cardiovascular System
The heart
The circulation
Haemostasis and thrombosis
5.Respiratory System
Asthma
Respiratory stimulants,anti-tussives,and mucolytics
6.Kidneys
Diuretic drugs and the kidney
Diuretics
7.Gastrointestinal Tract
The stomach
Intestines,motility,and secretions
8.The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
The thyroid gland
The endocrine pancreas and diabetes mellitus
Adrenal corticosteroids
The reproductive system
9.Eyes and Skin
The eyes
The skin
10.Immune System
Inflammation and anti-inflammatory drugs
Allergic disorders and drug therapy
Immunosuppressants
PartⅢ:Chemotherapy
11.Cancer
Concepts of cancer chemotherapy
12.Infectious Disease
Antibacterial drugs
Antiviral drugs
Antifungal drugs
Antiprotozoal drugs
Antihelmintic drugs
PartⅣ:Self-Assessment
Multiple-choice questions
Short-answer questions
Essay questions
MCQ answers
SAQ answers
Index