Table of Content

Part 1 Principles of pharmacology
1 Let's start at basics: cells and how they work
2 Protein targets for drugs
3 Side-effects, interactions and pharmacokinetics

Part 2 The major drug groups
4 The cardiovascular system I: drugs used in the management of coronary artery disease
5 The cardiovascular system II: hypertension and antihypertensive drugs
6 Inflammation and the management of pain
7 Disorders and drugs of the digestive system
8 Infection and anti-microbial drugs
9 Disorders and drugs of the respiratory system
10 Disorders and drugs of the endocrine system
11 Drugs used in the treatment of mental health and neurological disorders
12 Drugs used in the treatment of Cancers and Chemotherapy
 

Salient Features

• Extend coverage of the pharmacopoeia with a completely new chapter on anti-cancer drugs.
• New sections, including general anaesthetics, hay-fever and prescribing for special groups such as children, pregnant women and the elderly.
• Fully updated with the Recommended International Non-proprietary Names (rINN) for drugs as used in the British National Formulary.
• Inclusion of a new glossary of key terms and definitions.