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The Science of Pharmacology,
Edition 1Editors: By Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH, Mandana Naderi, Jennifer G. Schnellmann and Anthony Scott
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24 Apr 2026
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The Science of Pharmacology offers a detailed and contemporary exploration of medications, delving into the scientific principles behind drug actions and their therapeutic applications. It is an essential resource for students in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, providing foundational knowledge on a wide range of topics. The book addresses the effects of drugs on various bodily systems, such as the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and also covers their impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond the core topics, the book also discusses special subjects like herbal medications and drug interactions.
It includes valuable teaching materials, including test banks and quizzes, and offers comprehensive insights into toxicological treatments, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching in the field.
Key Features
- Showcases fundamental information on the basics of the science of pharmacology, exploring the study of drug actions and their therapeutic uses
- Includes illustrations and tables to enhance learning experiences
- Offers study questions, case questions, and other beneficial learning material for students, as well as test banks, PowerPoint slides, and video content for instructors
About the author
By Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH, Retired Professor of Science and Health, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay, FL, USA; Mandana Naderi, Assistant Professor of Practice, Pharmacy Practice & Science Division of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, USA; Jennifer G. Schnellmann, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA and Anthony Scott, Director of Pharmacy, Cardinal Health, USA
Unit I: General Principals
1. Introduction
2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Pharmacokinetics
4. Pharmacogenomics
5. Medication Errors
6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
7. Medical Law and Ethics
8. Drug Approvals and Drug Regulation
Unit II: Drug Effects in the Central Nervous System
9. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
10. Antiseizure Drugs
11. General Anesthetics
12. Local Anesthetics
13. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
14. Drugs Used in Parkinsonism and Other Movement Disorders
15. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
16. Substance Use Disorders
Unit III: Autonomic Drugs
17. Neurotransmitters
18. Adrenergic Agonists
19. Adrenergic Antagonists
20. Cholinergic Agonists
21. Cholinergic Antagonists
Unit IV: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs
22. Anxiety and Insomnia Drugs
23. Antidepressants
24. Antipsychotic Drugs
25. Schizophrenia Drugs
26. Personality Disorder Drugs
27. Somatic Symptom Disorders
28. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs
Unit V: Cardiovascular Drugs
29. Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
30. Antianginal Drugs
31. Antihypertensive Drugs
32. Antiarrhythmic Drugs
33. Drugs Used in Coagulation Disorders
34. Drugs Used in Heart Failure
35. Diuretics
36. Drugs Used for Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances
Unit VI: Endocrine Drugs
37. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
38. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
39. Adrenocorticosteroids and Adrenocortical Antagonists
40. Gonadal Hormones and Inhibitors
41. Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs
Unit VII: Gastrointestinal Drugs
42. Antiemetics and Antidiarrheal Drugs
43. Antiulcer Drugs
44. Chronic Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs
Unit VIII: Respiratory Drugs
45. Asthma Drugs
46. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Drugs
Unit IX: Chemotherapeutic Drugs
47. Antiviral Drugs
48. Antibacterial Drugs
49. Antituberculosis Drugs
50. Antifungal Drugs
51. Antiprotozoal Drugs
52. Cancer Chemotherapy
53. Immunopharmacology
Unit X: Toxicology
54. Heavy Metals
55. Occupational Toxicology
56. Treatment of Intoxicated Patients
Unit XI: Special Topics
57. Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medications
58. Drug Interactions
59. NSAIDs and Acetaminophen
60. Drugs Used in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout
Appendix
A: Dosage Calculations
B: ISMP List of High-alert Medications
C: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions
D: Answers to Case Study Critical Thinking Questions
1. Introduction
2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Pharmacokinetics
4. Pharmacogenomics
5. Medication Errors
6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
7. Medical Law and Ethics
8. Drug Approvals and Drug Regulation
Unit II: Drug Effects in the Central Nervous System
9. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
10. Antiseizure Drugs
11. General Anesthetics
12. Local Anesthetics
13. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
14. Drugs Used in Parkinsonism and Other Movement Disorders
15. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
16. Substance Use Disorders
Unit III: Autonomic Drugs
17. Neurotransmitters
18. Adrenergic Agonists
19. Adrenergic Antagonists
20. Cholinergic Agonists
21. Cholinergic Antagonists
Unit IV: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs
22. Anxiety and Insomnia Drugs
23. Antidepressants
24. Antipsychotic Drugs
25. Schizophrenia Drugs
26. Personality Disorder Drugs
27. Somatic Symptom Disorders
28. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs
Unit V: Cardiovascular Drugs
29. Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
30. Antianginal Drugs
31. Antihypertensive Drugs
32. Antiarrhythmic Drugs
33. Drugs Used in Coagulation Disorders
34. Drugs Used in Heart Failure
35. Diuretics
36. Drugs Used for Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances
Unit VI: Endocrine Drugs
37. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
38. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
39. Adrenocorticosteroids and Adrenocortical Antagonists
40. Gonadal Hormones and Inhibitors
41. Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs
Unit VII: Gastrointestinal Drugs
42. Antiemetics and Antidiarrheal Drugs
43. Antiulcer Drugs
44. Chronic Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs
Unit VIII: Respiratory Drugs
45. Asthma Drugs
46. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Drugs
Unit IX: Chemotherapeutic Drugs
47. Antiviral Drugs
48. Antibacterial Drugs
49. Antituberculosis Drugs
50. Antifungal Drugs
51. Antiprotozoal Drugs
52. Cancer Chemotherapy
53. Immunopharmacology
Unit X: Toxicology
54. Heavy Metals
55. Occupational Toxicology
56. Treatment of Intoxicated Patients
Unit XI: Special Topics
57. Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medications
58. Drug Interactions
59. NSAIDs and Acetaminophen
60. Drugs Used in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout
Appendix
A: Dosage Calculations
B: ISMP List of High-alert Medications
C: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions
D: Answers to Case Study Critical Thinking Questions
ISBN:
9780443290381
Page Count:
800
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Undergraduate and graduate students in pharmacology and healthcare