Pharmacology Study Guide

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Intended for everyone interested in Pharmacology, particularly medical students, nursing, undergraduate and graduate life science students, and dental students.

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Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. Drug fundamentals Most frequently prescribed drug classifications Includes indications, reactions, and drug examples Definitions Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics and more... Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down-time to prepare for an exam.
Table of Contents

Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics | Pharmacokinetics | Drug metabolism | ADME | Pharmacogenetics | Bioavailability | Drug discovery | Clinical trial | Drug delivery | Dosage form | Therapeutic index | Toxicity | Drug interaction | Placebo | Generic drug | Orphan drug | Controlled Substances Act | ATC codes | INN

Infectious Diseases:
Antibiotic: Penicillin | Tetracycline | Sulfonamide
Antiviral: Anti-herpesvirus Aciclovir | Anti-influenza Oseltamivir | Antiretroviral drugs
Antifungal: Fluconazole | Nystatin
Antiprotozoal: Pentamidine | Metronidazole
Anthelmintic | Antiseptic

Gastrointestinal System:
Upper digestive tract: Antacids | Reflux suppressants | Antiflatulents | Proton pump inhibitors | H2-receptor antagonists | Cytoprotectants | Prostaglandin analogues | Emetic | Antiemetics
Lower digestive tract: Laxatives | Antispasmodics | Antidiarrhoeals | Bile acid sequestrants | Opioids

Cardiovascular System:
General: Beta-receptor blocker | Calcium channel blockers | Diuretics | Cardiac glycosides | Antiarrhythmics | Nitrate | Antianginals | Vasoconstrictor | Vasodilator
Affecting Blood pressure: ACE inhibitors | Angiotensin receptor blockers | Alpha blocker
Coagulation: Anticoagulant | Vitamin K antagonists | Heparin | Other Platelet aggregation inhibitors | Direct thrombin inhibitor | Fibrinolytic | Antifibrinolytics
Atherosclerosis/cholesterol agents: Hypolipidaemic agents | Statins | Fibrates | Bile acid sequestrants

Central Nervous System:
Stimulants: Amphetamines | Cocaine | MDMA (Ecstasy) | MPH (Ritalin)
Antidepressants: MAOI | TCA | SSRI | SSRE | SNRI | NRI | DRI | Opioids
Depressants: Barbiturates | Phenobarbital | Benzodiazepine | Diazepam | Clonazepam | Chloral hydrate | Glutethimide
Antipsychotic: Chlorpromazine | Clozapine | Lithium salt
Hallucinogens: Psychedelics: LSD | Psilocybin | Dimethyltryptamine | Mescaline | Cannabinoids
Dissociative: Ketamine | Dextromethorphan | Nitrous oxide
Deliriants (Anticholinergics): Benztropine | Atropine | Atracurium
Anaesthetics: Diethyl ether | Nitrous Oxide | Propofol | Ketamine | Opioids
Emetic | Antiemetics | Anticonvulsant | Anxiolytic

Pain: NSAIDs | Opioids | Paracetamol | Local anesthetic

Respiratory System: Bronchodilator | Anticholinergics | Beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists | Corticosteroids | Leukotriene receptor antagonists | Xanthines | Mast cell stabilizers | Antitussive | Dextromethorphan | Mucolytic | Decongestant | Sympathomimetic

Allergy: Antihistamine | NSAIDs

Anti-inflammatory:
Glucocorticoid: Prednisone | Dexamethasone
NSAIDs: Aspir