"Basic Pharmacology"

This text is oriented towards the student which uses an illustrated presentation type style throughout the book to better explain the concepts and assist the student to better understand the lessons.

Drug classification is introduced to the student with illustrated anatomy, physiology, and disease state which explains how and why drug classes are used.

There are over 200 commonly used drugs discussed along with a deeper insight of their indications, dosages, warnings, and patient information.

To develop a broader familiarity with the drugs, charts are provided with a much larger amount of drugs listed by generic and trade names as well as their route. There are more than one-thousand drugs listed here.

Table of Contents:

Foundations: Chapters 1 -7

1. Introduction to Pharmacology

2. Drug Regulation and Control

3. Basic Biopharmaceutics

4. Factors Affecting Drug Activity

5. Terminology

6. Dosage Calculations

7. Routes and Formulations

8. Parenteral Solutions

Classifications: Chapters 9 - 27

9. Drug Classifications

10. Analgesics

11. Anesthetic Agents

12. Anti-Infectives

13. Antineoplastics

14. Cardiovascular Agents

15. Dermatologicals

16. Electrolytic Agents

17. Gastrointestinal Agents

18. Hematological Agents

19. Hormones and Modifiers

20. Immunobiologic Agents

21. Musculoskeletal Agents

22. Neurological Agents

23. Ophthalmic Agents

24. Psychotropic Agents

25. Respiratory Agents

26. Vitamins

27. Natural Agents