History of dialysis
Chapter 2 History of dialysis It was not until the 1960s that long-term dialysis was an option for those requiring treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Until that time, treatment…
Prophylaxis of coronary heart disease: drugs that help normalize cholesterol and triglyceride levels
CHAPTER 50 Prophylaxis of coronary heart disease: drugs that help normalize cholesterol and triglyceride levels Marshal Shlafer Cholesterol Plasma Lipoproteins Structure and Function of Lipoproteins Classes of Lipoproteins LDL Cholesterol…
Anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic drugs
CHAPTER 52 Anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic drugs COAGULATION: PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Hemostasis Thrombosis OVERVIEW OF DRUGS FOR THROMBOEMBOLIC DISORDERS ANTICOAGULANTS Heparin and Its Derivatives: Drugs That Activate Antithrombin Heparin (Unfractionated)…
Sedative-hypnotic drugs
CHAPTER 34 Sedative-hypnotic drugs Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepine-like Drugs Zolpidem Zaleplon Eszopiclone Ramelteon: A Melatonin Agonist Barbiturates Miscellaneous Sedative-Hypnotics Management of Insomnia Sleep Phases Basic Principles of Management Major Hypnotics Used for…
Drugs for hypertension
CHAPTER 47 Drugs for hypertension BASIC CONSIDERATIONS IN HYPERTENSION Classification of Blood Pressure Types of Hypertension Consequences of Hypertension MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC HYPERTENSION Basic Considerations Lifestyle Modifications Drug Therapy Review…
Opioid (narcotic) analgesics, opioid antagonists, and nonopioid centrally acting analgesics
CHAPTER 28 Opioid (narcotic) analgesics, opioid antagonists, and nonopioid centrally acting analgesics OPIOID ANALGESICS Introduction to the Opioids Terminology Endogenous Opioid Peptides Opioid Receptors Classification of Drugs That Act at…
Glucocorticoids in nonendocrine disorders
CHAPTER 72 Glucocorticoids in nonendocrine disorders Review of Glucocorticoid Physiology Physiologic Effects Control of Synthesis and Secretion Pharmacology of the Glucocorticoids Molecular Mechanism of Action Pharmacologic Effects Pharmacokinetics Therapeutic Uses…
Pain management in patients with cancer
CHAPTER 29 Pain management in patients with cancer Pathophysiology of Pain Management Strategy Assessment and Ongoing Evaluation Comprehensive Initial Assessment Ongoing Evaluation Barriers to Assessment Drug Therapy Nonopioid Analgesics Opioid…
Pharmacokinetics
CHAPTER 4 Pharmacokinetics Application of Pharmacokinetics in Therapeutics A Note to Chemophobes Passage of Drugs Across Membranes Membrane Structure Three Ways to Cross a Cell Membrane Polar Molecules Ions Absorption…
Antifungal agents
CHAPTER 92 Antifungal agents Drugs for Systemic Mycoses Amphotericin B, a Polyene Antibiotic Azoles Echinocandins Flucytosine, a Pyrimidine Analog Drugs for Superficial Mycoses Overview of Drug Therapy Azoles Griseofulvin Polyene…
