Introduction to pharmacology

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1 Introduction to pharmacology Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Understand the principles by which drugs act in the body • Know the main mechanisms by which drugs…

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Central nervous system

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5 Central nervous system Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Understand the functions of the central nervous system and the diseases that can occur • Know the drug…

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Cardiovascular system

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2 Cardiovascular system Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Be able to describe the functions of the heart and blood • Know which drugs affect heart function and…

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Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression

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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…

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Infectious diseases

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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…

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Endocrine and reproductive systems

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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…

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Peripheral nervous system

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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…

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Pain and anaesthesia

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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…

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Cancer

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12 Cancer Objectives After reading this chapter, you will: • Have a good understanding of cancer and the cell cycle • Know the different classes of drugs that are used…

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Kidney and urinary system

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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…

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