Autonomic nervous system
Chapter 9 Autonomic nervous system CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 139 Peripheral nervous system 139 Chemical transmitters and their targets (receptors) 140 Drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system 143 Changes in…
Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Chapter 22 Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint diseases CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 440 Anatomy and physiology 441 Rheumatoid arthritis 441 Clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis 441 Principles of treatment of…
Control of medicines in hospital and community
Chapter 2 Control of medicines in hospital and community CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 7 Legal classification of medicinal products 8 Prescription-only medicines 9 Labelling of medicinal products 9 Storage of medicinal…
Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders
Chapter 17 Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 352 Obstetrics and gynaecology 353 Anatomy and physiology 353 Drugs used in obstetrics 354 Premature labour…
Drug treatment of ear, nose and oropharynx
Chapter 24 Drug treatment of ear, nose and oropharynx CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 474 Drug treatment of disorders of the ear 474 Anatomy and physiology 474 Common conditions 474 Administration of…
Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions
Chapter 10 Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 146 Classification 147 Pharmacovigilance 147 Drug-induced gastrointestinal disorders 147 Drug-induced mental health disorders 148 Psychiatric conditions 148 Drug-induced skin…
Drugs affecting the immune response
Chapter 20 Drugs affecting the immune response CHAPTER CONTENTS The immune system 400 Introduction 400 Specific immune response 401 Non-specific immunity 401 Allergy 402 Immunisation 402 Active immunisation 402 Tuberculosis:…
The role of patients and carers in medicines management
Chapter 7 The role of patients and carers in medicines management CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 107 Benefits and costs of modern medicines 107 Public, personal and professional perceptions 108 The Bristol…
Nurse prescribing
Chapter 5 Nurse prescribing CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 86 Levels of authorisation 87 Patient group directions 87 Nurse prescribing 88 Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners 88 Supplementary prescribing 89 Extended…
Medicines in society today and tomorrow
Chapter 1 Medicines in society today and tomorrow Medicines have an impact on the lives of people of all ages. In the main, the impact is beneficial, enhancing lifestyles and…
