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. Nuclear receptors for steroid hormones ( Chapter 34) and thyroid hormones ( Chapter 35) are present in the cell nucleus and regulate transcription and thus protein synthesis. Any student wanting a concise and accurate overview of pharmacology could do no better than start with this book. Black Bag, Medical Student′s Society of Bristol University, August 1997 issue "An essential addition to every students pile of books.

This useful book summarises the core principles of the mode of action od drugs and puts this information within the context of body systems and specific clinical problems. Transmitter substances are chemicals released from nerve terminals that diffuse across the synaptic cleft and bind to the receptors.The author discusses the mechanisms of action of each drug, indicating the therapeutics of choice for specific conditions.

However, most drugs produce their effects by acting on specific protein molecules, usually located in the cell membrane. The closer the fit and the greater the number of bonds (usually noncovalent), the stronger will be the attractive forces between them, and the higher the affinity of the drug for the receptor. I shan't waste space here by copying the contents list as you can view that and more, for yourself, by using the excellent 'Look inside' feature. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text.There is also further information available online, that includes flashcards, cases, list of core drugs, etc.

They are always professionally written, extremely informative and have a good mix of text and imagery. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Once again they have come up with a gem to navigate your way through the mindboggling area of pharmacology, neatly pigeon–holing them under the bodily systems for easy reference. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The book is very comprehensive and groups drugs by function, giving a background and recap to conditions and the mechanism of the drugs. It′s a well–rounded book with good explanations of how drugs produce their effects and an outline of their uses.

Now in its ninth edition, this leading guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect current guidelines and drug information. Each subject is covered over two-pages, with visuals and information on one page and drugs on the other. The internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is the ideal companion for all medical and healthcare students, providing a visual overview of pharmacology, and describing the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption, and excretion. Covering a wide range of topics, ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Kinase‐linked receptors are surface receptors that possess (usually) intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity.Hormones are chemicals released into the bloodstream; they produce their physiological effects on tissues possessing the necessary specific hormone receptors. Each section contains a clear illustration depicting the major drugs and their interactions within a particular body system and a concise account of the topic. The effects of histamine can sometimes be blocked with antihistamines ( Chapter 11), and drugs that block prostaglandin synthesis (e. I also feel that I have covered the essentials of the relevant topic just by going through a double page!