Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Pharmacology South Asian Edition by Karen Whalen, Sangeeta Sharma, Thirumurthy Velpandian ISBN 9388313208 9789388313209

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ISBN 10: 9388313208
ISBN 13: 9789388313209
Author: Karen Whalen, Sangeeta Sharma, Thirumurthy Velpandian

Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Pharmacology South Asian Edition Table of contents:

Part 1: Basic Principles of Pharmacology

1. Introduction to Pharmacology

   • Definition and Scope of Pharmacology
   • Drug Sources, Development, and Regulations
   • The Role of Pharmacology in Medicine

2. Pharmacokinetics

   • Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination (ADME)
   • Bioavailability and Half-Life
   • Drug Metabolism: Phase I and Phase II Reactions
   • Factors Affecting Pharmacokinetics: Age, Genetics, and Disease

3. Pharmacodynamics

   • Mechanisms of Drug Action
   • Receptors and Signal Transduction
   • Dose-Response Relationship
   • Therapeutic Index and Drug Safety

4. Drug Interactions

   • Types of Drug Interactions
   • Mechanisms and Clinical Significance
   • Drug-Drug, Drug-Food, and Drug-Disease Interactions

Part 2: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

5. Sympathomimetic Drugs

   • Adrenergic Agonists: Mechanisms and Actions
   • Clinical Uses of Sympathomimetics
   • Side Effects and Toxicology

6. Sympatholytic Drugs

   • Adrenergic Antagonists: Mechanisms and Actions
   • Clinical Applications of Sympatholytics
   • Adverse Effects

7. Parasympathomimetic Drugs

   • Cholinergic Agonists and Their Mechanisms of Action
   • Clinical Applications of Cholinomimetics
   • Side Effects and Toxicity

8. Parasympatholytic Drugs

   • Anticholinergic Agents: Mechanisms and Actions
   • Therapeutic Uses and Side Effects
   • Toxicology and Management

Part 3: Cardiovascular Pharmacology

9. Drugs for Hypertension

   • Classes of Antihypertensive Drugs
   • Mechanisms and Clinical Uses
   • Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions

10. Drugs for Heart Failure

    • Overview of Heart Failure Treatment
    • Inotropes, Vasodilators, and Diuretics
    • Clinical Applications and Side Effects

11. Antiarrhythmic Drugs

    • Classification of Antiarrhythmic Agents
    • Mechanisms of Action
    • Clinical Uses and Toxicity

12. Drugs for Angina and Myocardial Infarction

    • Nitrates, Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers
    • Antiplatelet Drugs and Anticoagulants
    • Acute vs. Chronic Management

Part 4: Central Nervous System Drugs

13. Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics

    • Benzodiazepines and Non-Benzodiazepine Sedatives
    • Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Uses
    • Side Effects and Withdrawal

14. Antidepressant Drugs

    • Classes of Antidepressants: SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs
    • Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Uses
    • Side Effects and Risk Management

15. Antipsychotic Drugs

    • Typical and Atypical Antipsychotics
    • Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications
    • Side Effects and Long-Term Management

16. Antiepileptic Drugs

    • Mechanisms of Action of Anticonvulsants
    • Treatment of Seizure Disorders
    • Side Effects and Drug Interactions

17. Analgesics

    • Opioid and Non-Opioid Analgesics
    • Mechanisms and Uses of Pain Relief
    • Side Effects, Tolerance, and Dependence

Part 5: Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Drugs

18. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

    • Mechanisms of Action of NSAIDs
    • Clinical Applications and Side Effects
    • COX Inhibitors and Newer Agents

19. Corticosteroids

    • Mechanisms of Action and Anti-inflammatory Effects
    • Clinical Uses in Inflammation and Immunosuppression
    • Side Effects and Management

20. Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

    • Non-Biologic vs. Biologic DMARDs
    • Role in Autoimmune Diseases
    • Side Effects and Clinical Considerations

Part 6: Endocrine Pharmacology

21. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus

    • Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Agents
    • Mechanisms and Clinical Uses
    • Side Effects and Monitoring

22. Thyroid and Parathyroid Drugs

    • Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Treatments
    • Calcium and Vitamin D Regulation
    • Side Effects and Toxicity

23. Adrenal and Reproductive Hormones

    • Corticosteroids, Estrogens, and Progestins
    • Clinical Applications and Side Effects
    • Hormonal Therapy for Menopause and Infertility

Part 7: Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Drugs

24. Antibiotics

    • Classes of Antibiotics: Beta-Lactams, Aminoglycosides, etc.
    • Mechanisms of Action and Resistance
    • Clinical Applications and Toxicity

25. Antifungal, Antiviral, and Antiprotozoal Drugs

    • Overview of Antimicrobial Agents
    • Clinical Uses and Mechanisms of Action
    • Side Effects and Drug Resistance

Part 8: Cancer Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy

26. Chemotherapy for Cancer

    • Mechanisms of Action of Chemotherapeutic Agents
    • Combination Therapy and Side Effects
    • Targeted and Personalized Cancer Treatments

27. Immunotherapy and Biological Agents

    • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Monoclonal Antibodies
    • Role in Cancer Treatment
    • Side Effects and Clinical Applications

Part 9: Miscellaneous Pharmacology

28. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

    • Antacids, H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors
    • Antiemetics and Laxatives
    • Clinical Uses and Side Effects

29. Drugs for Respiratory Disorders

    • Bronchodilators and Steroids for Asthma
    • Antihistamines and Decongestants
    • COPD Management and Side Effects

30. Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders

    • Topical Agents for Skin Disorders
    • Antiseptics, Antifungals, and Anti-inflammatory Drugs
    • Side Effects and Special Considerations

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