Antihistamines
CHAPTER 70 Antihistamines Histamine Distribution, Synthesis, Storage, and Release Physiologic and Pharmacologic Effects Role of Histamine in Allergic Responses The Two Types of Antihistamines: H1 Antagonists and H2 Antagonists H1…
Muscarinic agonists and antagonists
CHAPTER 14 Muscarinic agonists and antagonists Muscarinic Agonists Bethanechol Other Muscarinic Agonists Toxicology of Muscarinic Agonists Muscarinic Antagonists (Anticholinergic Drugs) Atropine Muscarinic Antagonists for Overactive Bladder Other Muscarinic Antagonists Toxicology…
Adrenergic antagonists
CHAPTER 18 Adrenergic antagonists ALPHA-ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS Therapeutic and Adverse Responses to Alpha Blockade Therapeutic Applications of Alpha Blockade Adverse Effects of Alpha Blockade Properties of Individual Alpha Blockers Prazosin Terazosin…
Ectoparasiticides
CHAPTER 100 Ectoparasiticides Ectoparasitic Infestations Pediculosis (Infestation with Lice) Scabies (Infestation with Mites) Pharmacology of the Ectoparasiticides Permethrin Pyrethrins Plus Piperonyl Butoxide Malathion Benzyl Alcohol Spinosad Crotamiton Lindane Ivermectin Ectoparasites…
Management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction
CHAPTER 53 Management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction Pathophysiology of STEMI Diagnosis of STEMI Management of STEMI Routine Drug Therapy Reperfusion Therapy Adjuncts to Reperfusion Therapy Complications of STEMI Secondary Prevention…
Basic principles of neuropharmacology
CHAPTER 12 Basic principles of neuropharmacology How Neurons Regulate Physiologic Processes Basic Mechanisms by Which Neuropharmacologic Agents Act Sites of Action: Axons Versus Synapses Steps in Synaptic Transmission Effects of…
Drugs for disorders of the adrenal cortex
CHAPTER 60 Drugs for disorders of the adrenal cortex Physiology of the Adrenocortical Hormones Glucocorticoids Mineralocorticoids Adrenal Androgens Pathophysiology of the Adrenocortical Hormones Adrenal Hormone Excess Adrenal Hormone Insufficiency Agents…
Drug abuse I: basic considerations
CHAPTER 37 Drug abuse I: basic considerations Definitions APA Diagnostic Criteria Regarding Drugs of Abuse Factors That Contribute to Drug Abuse Neurobiology of Addiction Principles of Addiction Treatment The Controlled…
Drug therapy of sexually transmitted diseases
CHAPTER 95 Drug therapy of sexually transmitted diseases Chlamydia trachomatis Infections Gonococcal Infections Nongonococcal Urethritis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Acute Epididymitis Syphilis Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Bacterial Vaginosis Trichomoniasis Chancroid Herpes Simplex…
Immunosuppressants
CHAPTER 69 Immunosuppressants Calcineurin Inhibitors Cyclosporine Tacrolimus mTOR Inhibitors Sirolimus Everolimus Glucocorticoids Cytotoxic Drugs Antibodies Immunosuppressive drugs inhibit immune responses. They have two principal applications: (1) prevention of organ rejection…
