Pharmacology

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Pharmacology is the study of drugs. So in this book we will learn what happens when we absorb drugs.

Medical Disclaimer
This book is aimed at undergraduates or even high-school students with an interest in pharmacology.

Contents
I. Introduction II. Pharmacodynamics
 * Definition of Pharmacology
 * /Overview of Pharmacology/


 * Agonists and antagonists
 * Types of receptors

III. Pharmacokinetics


 * Absorption
 * Distribution
 * Metabolism
 * Excretion

IV. Pharmacology in a Professional and Social Context V. Drugs for pain
 * History of Pharmacology
 * Sociocultural Aspects
 * Drug administration (Law)
 * Ethics
 * Addiction


 * NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
 * Opioids
 * Paracetamol or acetaminophen

VI. Drugs acting on the cardiovascular system VII. Drugs acting on the respiratory system
 * ACE inhibitors
 * Alpha1 blockers
 * Alpha 2 agonists
 * Angiotensin receptor blockers
 * Antiarrythmics
 * Anticoagulants
 * Antipyretics
 * Beta blockers
 * Calcium Channel Blockers
 * Diuretics
 * Antihyperlipidemic agents


 * Beta agonists
 * Muscarinic antagonists
 * Theophylline
 * Inhaled corticosteroids
 * Leukotriene antagonists
 * Cough Suppressants
 * Decongestants
 * Antitussives

VIII. Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system


 * Antiemetics
 * 5-aminosalicylates
 * Antacids
 * Proton pump inhibitors
 * H2 receptor antagonists

IX. Drugs acting on the endocrine system


 * Steroids
 * Thyroid Medications

X. Drugs acting on the nervous system


 * Antiparkinsonian drugs
 * Antiepileptics

XI. Drugs acting on the mind


 * Antidepressants
 * Anxiolytics
 * Antipsychotics
 * Mood-stabilizers

XII. Drugs for bacterial infection


 * Antibiotics
 * Beta lactams
 * Polymyxins
 * Macrolides and 50S ribosome inhibitors
 * Fluoroquinolones
 * Tetracyclines
 * Aminoglycosides
 * Quinolones
 * Rifampicin
 * Nitroimidazole
 * Sulfonamides and trimethoprim

XIII. Drugs for other infections


 * Antivirals
 * Antifungals
 * Antiprotozoal and antihelminthics

XIV. Drugs for cancer


 * Alkylating agents
 * Antimetabolites
 * Mitotic inhibitors
 * Antibodies
 * Small molecule inhibitors

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