Chapter 4 Administration of medicines CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 47 Administration of medicines by mouth 48 Oral administration 48 Sublingual administration 51 Buccal administration 51 Medicine rounds 51 Administration of medicines…
Chapter 16 Drug treatment of endocrine disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 323 Hormonal regulation 324 Hypothalamus and pituitary gland 324 Common disorders of the pituitary gland 325 Hypopituitarism 325 Hypersecretion of…
Chapter 23 Drug treatment of eye conditions CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 453 Anatomy and physiology 454 Common eye conditions 455 Red eye 455 Eyelid disorders 455 Lacrimal disorders 456 Drug-induced ocular…
Chapter 12 Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 190 Anatomy and physiology 191 The heart 191 The blood vessels 192 Positive inotropic drugs 192 Digoxin 192 Phosphodiesterase inhibitors…
Chapter 14 Drugs acting on the central nervous system CHAPTER CONTENTS Anatomy and physiology 246 Synapse and chemical transmitters 246 The brain 246 Common disorders 247 Insomnia 247 Non-drug treatment…
Chapter 21 Nutrition and blood, fluid and electrolytes CHAPTER CONTENTS Nutrition 415 Introduction 415 Nutritional support 415 Protein 415 Energy 416 Electrolytes and trace elements 416 Vitamins 416 Nutritional assessment…
Chapter 8 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 125 Pharmacokinetics 125 Absorption 125 Distribution 126 Transfer barriers 127 Metabolism and excretion 127 Pharmacogenetics 128 Renal disease 128 Dose–effect relationship 129…
Chapter 13 Drug treatment of respiratory disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Anatomy and physiology 225 Asthma 226 Overview 226 Allergic conditions 227 Non-pharmacological management 227 Pharmacological management 227 Administration of drugs for…
Chapter 11 Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 163 Drug treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract 164 Anatomy and physiology 164 Disorders and their treatment 166 Drug…
Chapter 25 Drug treatment of skin disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 487 Anatomy and physiology 488 Epidermis 488 Dermis 488 Accessory organs 489 Common conditions and their treatment 490 Eczema 490…
