| Description |
xxiv, 1207 pages : illustrations |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Sect. I: Pharmacology within the social context -- Sect. II: Pharmacology within the professional context -- Sect. III: Drug administration and professional responsibilities -- Sect. IV: General aspects of pharmacology -- Sect. V: Toxicology -- Sect. VI: Autonomic pharmacology -- Sect. VII: Chemical mediators -- Sect. VIII: The modulation of behaviour, cognition and motor activity -- Sect. IX: Drugs used to relieve pain and produce anaesthesia -- Sect. X: The modulation of oxygenation and perfusion -- Sect. XI: The modulation of gastrointestinal function -- Sect. XII: The modulation of body growth, development and metabolism -- Sect. XIII: Nutritional and natural therapies -- Sect. XIV: The modulation of cellular growth and proliferation -- Sect. XV: Drugs used topically |
| Summary |
Presents key scientific and clinical principles to facilitate a greater understanding of pharmacology. This wholly Australasian text provides comprehensive and current coverage of topics, written in a clear style with a reader-friendly design. Shane Bullock from Monash University, Elizabeth Manias from University of Melbourne |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Drugs -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Pharmacology -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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Pharmaceutical Preparations.
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Pharmacological Phenomena.
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Pharmacology -- methods.
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| Author |
Manias, Elizabeth, author
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| ISBN |
144251468X (paperback) |
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9781442514683 (paperback) |
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