Focuses on the principles and concepts you need to know about the science of pharmacology and the clinical applications of drug therapy. Each chapter in this book discusses the basic pharmacology of each drug group or prototype, as well as the clinical choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects.

A comprehensive source on the pharmacology of drugs. It is of interest to practicing pharmacologists, pharmacists, and physicians.

Revised edition.

Addresses the mechanisms of action of each drug and drug class presented, theories about the etiology of major psychological disorders and rationales for drug treatment, as well as the uses and limitations of psychopharmacology in patient care. This guide is an introduction to the pharmacology of drugs that affect the mind and behaviour.

This edition explains and illustrates the neurobiological concepts underlying the drug treatment of psychiatric disorders.

In 1953, in the presence of an investigator, Aldous Huxley took four-tenths of a gramme of mescalin, sat down and waited to see what would happen. When he opened his eyes everything was transformed. Huxley described his experience in this book and its sequel Heaven and Hell .

Looks at the uses and abuses of electroconvulsive therapy and drug therapy in the USA. The book details the success of talking therapy , and other psychosocial interventions in helping people diagnosed as schizophrenic, depressed, panic disordered, hyperactive, and learning disabled.

Providing you with the knowledge you need in pharmacology, this book helps you to apply important basic science concepts to everyday clinical problem solving and decision making. Incorporating the most commonly used drugs, and advances in hormone replacement therapy, it also features a self-assessment section at the end of each chapter.

In recent years, many factors have combined to change the operating environment of the international pharmaceutical industry leading to greater specialization and sophistication. This work deals with this topic.

A drug-free guide to curing anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other depressive disorders uses scientifically tested methods to improve mood and stave off the blues. Reprint.

Designed to be a concise, quick reference for veterinarians and anyone working with exotic animals, this formulary addresses common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Each agent is listed with the proper dosage and information, organized by species.

An extraordinary work, 'Tihkal' - Tryptamines I Have Known and Loved, follows on from 'Pihkal' and is both courageous and compelling, providing a marvellous glimpse of altered states of consciousness and a unique opportunity to become acquainted with two fearless psychonauts. Will appeal to all with an interest in psychedelic literature.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the causes of and means to preventing medication errors.

For courses in Pharmacology. Using a strong pathophysiology prototype approach to place drugs in context with how they are used therapeutically, this text gives students a clear picture of the importance of pharmacology to disease and ultimately to patient care. This holistic perspective to patient care is organized according to the body systems (units) and diseases (chapters) with complete ...

Provides information on more than 325 IV drugs, blood products, and solutions. Each entry includes onset-peak-duration tables and a dilution section, and entries on key critical-care drugs include infusion rate tables. It also includes Alert logos to signal potential dangers and appendices on risks of peripheral and central IV therapy.

This concise review provides information on mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and adverse effects of major drug grups. There is also updated information on new drug approvals, new indications, and advances in therapeutic areas.

A standard resource for nurses, this drug guide provides safe, effective, current,and accurate drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, all drugs are listed alphabetically by generic names for quick referral, with an index that includes both generic and trade names. Included are important clinical information for hundreds of drugs including adverse reactions, ..

Talks about the pharmacological potentials of one of the most exciting source of potential drugs: the medicinal plants of the Pacific Rim. This book emphasizes the fundamental importance of the precise observation of the use of each medicinal plant combined with pharmacological experiment and its botanical classification.