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The Science of Pharmacology
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2025
- Authors: Jahangir Moini, Mandana Naderi, Jennifer G. Schnellmann, Anthony Scott
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 0 3 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 0 3 9 - 8
The Science of Pharmacology provides an up-to-date and in-depth study of medications, the scientific basis for the study of drug actions and their therapeutic uses. Chapters cover… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Science of Pharmacology provides an up-to-date and in-depth study of medications, the scientific basis for the study of drug actions and their therapeutic uses. Chapters cover the many different subspecialties, such as drugs affecting the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, effects on mental health and behavior, and toxicological treatments. It also touches on special topics like herbal medications and drug interactions. The Science of Pharmacology provides a new and comprehensive view on the subject area, along with supporting teaching materials like test banks and quizzes, and is hugely beneficial to any students studying the field of pharmacology or general pharmaceutical sciences.
• 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.
• 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.
Undergraduate and graduate students in pharmacology and healthcare.
Unit I: General Principals Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Pharmacodynamics Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics Chapter 4: Pharmacogenomics Chapter 5: Medication Errors Chapter 6: Complementary and Alternative Therapies Chapter 7: Medical Law and Ethics Chapter 8: Drug Approvals and Drug Regulation Unit II: Drug Effects in the Central Nervous System Chapter 9: Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs Chapter 10: Antiseizure Drugs Chapter 11: General Anesthetics Chapter 12: Local Anesthetics Chapter 13: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Chapter 14: Drugs Used in Parkinsonism and Other Movement Disorders Chapter 15: Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists Chapter 16: Substance Use Disorders Unit III: Autonomic Drugs Chapter 17: Neurotransmitters Chapter 18: Adrenergic Agonists Chapter 19: Adrenergic Antagonists Chapter 20: Cholinergic Agonists Chapter 21: Cholinergic Antagonists Unit IV: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs Chapter 22: Anxiety and Insomnia Drugs Chapter 23: Antidepressants Chapter 24: Antipsychotic Drugs Chapter 25: Schizophrenia Drugs Chapter 26: Personality Disorder Drugs Chapter 27: Somatic Symptom Disorders Chapter 28: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs Unit V: Cardiovascular Drugs Chapter 29: Antihyperlipidemic Drugs Chapter 30: Antianginal Drugs Chapter 31: Antihypertensive Drugs Chapter 32: Antiarrhythmic Drugs Chapter 33: Drugs Used in Coagulation Disorders Chapter 34: Drugs Used in Heart Failure Chapter 35: Diuretics Chapter 36: Drugs Used for Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances Unit VI: Endocrine Drugs Chapter 37: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones Chapter 38: Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs Chapter 39: Adrenocorticosteroids and Adrenocortical Antagonists Chapter 40: Gonadal Hormones and Inhibitors Chapter 41: Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs Unit VII: Gastrointestinal Drugs Chapter 42: Antiemetics and Antidiarrheal Drugs Chapter 43: Antiulcer Drugs Chapter 44: Chronic Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs Unit VIII: Respiratory Drugs Chapter 45: Asthma Drugs Chapter 46: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Drugs Unit IX: Chemotherapeutic Drugs Chapter 47: Antiviral Drugs Chapter 48: Antibacterial Drugs Chapter 49: Antituberculosis Drugs Chapter 50: Antifungal Drugs Chapter 51: Antiprotozoal Drugs Chapter 52: Cancer Chemotherapy Chapter 53: Immunopharmacology Unit X: Toxicology Chapter 54: Heavy Metals Chapter 55: Occupational Toxicology Chapter 56: Treatment of Intoxicated Patients Unit XI: Special Topics Chapter 57: Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medications Chapter 58: Drug Interactions Chapter 59: NSAIDs and Acetaminophen Chapter 60: Drugs Used in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout Appendices Appendix A: Dosage Calculations Appendix B: ISMP List of High-alert Medications Appendix C: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions Appendix D: Answers to Case Study Critical Thinking Questions Glossary Index
- No. of pages: 800
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443290381
- eBook ISBN: 9780443290398
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Jahangir Moini
Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, until his retirement, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 23 years, has been an international author of 56 books (including 11 books for Elsevier).
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Professor of Science and Health, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay, FL, USAMN
Mandana Naderi
Naderi is also part of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and an Antimicrobial Stewardship Expert at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her areas of interest include antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, and public health.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Practice, Pharmacy Practice & Science Division of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, USAJS
Jennifer G. Schnellmann
Dr. Schnellmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, at the University of Arizona. She is also Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the author of seven books, on topics including cardiovascular pharmacology and strategies for gaining admission to professional school. She teaches medical, graduate, and undergraduate students across several courses in toxicology and pharmacology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA