10 Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Understand the basic principles behind inflammation, allergies and immunosuppression • Know the different drug classes used…
11 Infectious diseases Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Have a basic understanding of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections • Know how drugs act to defend against…
6 Endocrine and reproductive systems Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Understand the main functions of the endocrine and reproductive systems • Know which drugs affect the functioning…
4 Peripheral nervous system Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Have a good understanding of the peripheral nervous system and neurotransmitter action • Know the different classes of…
9 Pain and anaesthesia Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Have a basic understanding of the pain system and the principles of pain relief • Have a basic…
7 Kidney and urinary system Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Understand the function of the kidney and urinary system • Know which drugs affect kidney and urinary…
8 Gastrointestinal system Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Understand the function of the gastrointestinal system • Know which drugs affect gastrointestinal function • Be aware of drug…
3 Respiratory system Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Be able to describe the characteristics of the main diseases of the respiratory system and their pharmacological management •…
Chapter 6 Natural product chemistry This chapter looks briefly at the chemistry of natural products. This is the study of chemicals produced by the many diverse organisms of nature, including…
