"Medical Pharmacology at a Glance" is one of the most renowned undergraduate texts in the field of medical pharmacology. Following on from the success of the previous three editions, Professor Michael Neal, one of the great teachers of medical pharmacology, has extensively revised and updated the fourth edition to take account of the rapid developments in the field. This incredibly useful book summarises the core principles of the mode of action of drugs and puts this information within the context of body systems and specific clinical problems. The author discusses the mechanisms of action of each drug, indicating the therapeutics of choice for specific conditions. "Medical Pharmacology at a Glance" follows the now familiar, easy-to-use double page spread format of the at a Glance series. Each section contains a clear illustration depicting the major drugs and their interaction within a particular body system and a concise account of the topic. Key features of the fourth edition include: new material on anti-platelet drugs in the cardiovascular section; new section on immunological drugs; new material on general anaesthetic and anti-viral drugs; and the use of Recommended International Non-proprietary Names (rINN) for drugs. "Medical Pharmacology at a Glance" is ideal for pharmacology revision and for use during clinical placements. It is an essential buy for medical students and scientists requiring a succinct and lucid account of medical pharmacology.

Preface 7 How to use this book 7 Further reading 7 1 Introduction: principles of drug action 8 2 Drug-receptor interactions 10 3 Drug absorption, distribution and excretion 12 4 Drug metabolism 14 5 Local anaesthetics 16 6 Drugs acting at the neuromuscular junction 18 7 Autonomic nervous system 20 8 Autonomic drugs acting at cholinergic synapses 22 9 Drugs acting on the sympathetic system 24 10 Ocular pharmacology 26 11 Asthma, hay fever and anaphylaxis 28 12 Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract. I: Peptic ulcer 30 13 Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract. II: Motility and secretions 32 14 Drugs acting on the kidney - diuretics 34 15 Drugs used in hypertension 36 16 Drugs used in angina 38 17 Antiarrhythmic drugs 40 18 Drugs used in heart failure 42 19 Drugs used to affect blood coagulation 44 20 Lipid-lowering drugs 46 21 Agents used in anaemias 48 22 Central transmitter substances 50 23 General anaesthetics 52 24 Anxiolytes and hypnotics 54 More...