Drug Development and Safety
Chapter 4 Drug Development and Safety Overview The arrival of a new drug launched with a massive advertisement campaign and clever commercials does little to illuminate the highly regulated process…
Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs
Chapter 31 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs Classification of Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs Anterior Pituitary Hormones and Releasing Hormones Corticotropin and Related Drugs • Cosyntropin (CORTROSYN) • Corticorelin ovine triflutate (ACTHREL) Growth Hormone…
Introduction to Autonomic and Neuromuscular Pharmacology
Chapter 5 Introduction to Autonomic and Neuromuscular Pharmacology Overview The nervous system consists of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord,…
Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology Pharmacology and Related Sciences Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects on life processes. It is a fundamental science that sprang to the…
Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists
Chapter 7 Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists Classification of Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists Belladonna Alkaloids • Atropinea • Hyoscyamine (LEVSIN) • Scopolamine (GENERIC, TRANSDERM SCOP) Semisynthetic and Synthetic Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists • Dicyclomine (BENTYL)…
