Overview

Dr. Ciccone comprehensively covers all the major drug categories that are relevant to rehabilitation specialists, focusing on drug indications, mechanism of action, and impact on rehabilitation in his thoroughly revised text drawn from the most current peer-reviewed research. With the science of pharmacology changing so rapidly, students and clinicians need this up-to-date, relevant, and credible source of information. This new 4th edition continues to be user friendly - complex information is presented in a clear, organized manner and the text demystifies the practice of pharmacology.

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Author:   Charles D. Ciccone
Publisher:   F.A. Davis Company
Imprint:   F.A. Davis Company
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 25.90cm
Weight:   1.579kg
ISBN:  

9780803613775

ISBN 10:   0803613776
Pages:   704
Publication Date:   01 February 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section I: General Principles of Pharmacology; Basic Principles of Pharmacology; Pharmacokinetics I. Drug Administration, Absorption, and Distribution; Pharmacokinetics II. Drug Elimination Biotransformation; Drug Receptors; Section II: Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System; Central Nervous System Pharmacology: General Principles; Sedative-Hypnotic and Antianxiety Agents; Drugs Used to Treat Affective Disorders: Depression and Manic-Depression Depression; Antipsychotic Drugs; Antiepileptic Drugs; Pharmacologic Management of Parkinson Disease; General Anesthetics; Local Anesthetics; Section III: Drugs Affecting Skeletal Muscle; Skeletal Muscle Relaxants; Section IV: Drugs Used to Treat Pain and Inflammation; Opioid Analgesics; Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs; Pharmacologic Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis; Patient-Controlled Analgesia.

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