Preface Acknowledgements Dedication Key to locons PartⅠ:Principles of Pharmacology 1.Introduction to Pharmcology Molecular basis of pharmacology Drugs and receptors Pharmacokinetics Drug interactions and adverse effects PartⅡ:Pharmacology of the Major Organ Systems 2.Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous Systems Peripheral nervous system Autonomic nervous system 3.Central Nervous System Parkinsonism Anxiolytics and hypnotics Affective disorders and antidepressants Neuroleptics Epilepsy and anticonvulsants General anaesthetics Opioid analgesics Drug misuse 4.Cardiovascular System The heart The circulation Haemostasis and thrombosis 5.Respiratory System Asthma Respiratory stimulants,anti-tussives,and mucolytics 6.Kidneys Diuretic drugs and the kidney Diuretics 7.Gastrointestinal Tract The stomach Intestines,motility,and secretions 8.The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems The thyroid gland The endocrine pancreas and diabetes mellitus Adrenal corticosteroids The reproductive system 9.Eyes and Skin The eyes The skin 10.Immune System Inflammation and anti-inflammatory drugs Allergic disorders and drug therapy Immunosuppressants PartⅢ:Chemotherapy 11.Cancer Concepts of cancer chemotherapy 12.Infectious Disease Antibacterial drugs Antiviral drugs Antifungal drugs Antiprotozoal drugs Antihelmintic drugs PartⅣ:Self-Assessment Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions Essay questions MCQ answers SAQ answers Index