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The Science of Pharmacology offers a detailed and contemporary exploration of medications, delving into the scientific principles behind drug actions and their therapeutic applications. It is an essential resource for students in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, providing foundational knowledge on a wide range of topics. The book addresses the effects of drugs on various bodily systems, such as the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and also covers their impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond the core topics, the book also discusses special subjects like herbal medications and drug interactions. It includes valuable teaching materials, including test banks and quizzes, and offers comprehensive insights into toxicological treatments, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching in the field.

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Author:   Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH (Retired Professor of Science and Health, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay, FL, USA) ,  Mandana Naderi (Assistant Professor of Practice, Pharmacy Practice & Science Division of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, USA) ,  Jennifer G. Schnellmann (Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA) ,  Anthony Scott (Director of Pharmacy, Cardinal Health, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443290381

ISBN 10:   0443290385
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   24 April 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Unit I: General Principals 1. Introduction 2. Pharmacodynamics 3. Pharmacokinetics 4. Pharmacogenomics 5. Medication Errors 6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 7. Medical Law and Ethics 8. Drug Approvals and Drug Regulation Unit II: Drug Effects in the Central Nervous System 9. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs 10. Antiseizure Drugs 11. General Anesthetics 12. Local Anesthetics 13. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 14. Drugs Used in Parkinsonism and Other Movement Disorders 15. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists 16. Substance Use Disorders Unit III: Autonomic Drugs 17. Neurotransmitters 18. Adrenergic Agonists 19. Adrenergic Antagonists 20. Cholinergic Agonists 21. Cholinergic Antagonists Unit IV: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs 22. Anxiety and Insomnia Drugs 23. Antidepressants 24. Antipsychotic Drugs 25. Schizophrenia Drugs 26. Personality Disorder Drugs 27. Somatic Symptom Disorders 28. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs Unit V: Cardiovascular Drugs 29. Antihyperlipidemic Drugs 30. Antianginal Drugs 31. Antihypertensive Drugs 32. Antiarrhythmic Drugs 33. Drugs Used in Coagulation Disorders 34. Drugs Used in Heart Failure 35. Diuretics 36. Drugs Used for Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances Unit VI: Endocrine Drugs 37. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones 38. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs 39. Adrenocorticosteroids and Adrenocortical Antagonists 40. Gonadal Hormones and Inhibitors 41. Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs Unit VII: Gastrointestinal Drugs 42. Antiemetics and Antidiarrheal Drugs 43. Antiulcer Drugs 44. Chronic Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs Unit VIII: Respiratory Drugs 45. Asthma Drugs 46. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Drugs Unit IX: Chemotherapeutic Drugs 47. Antiviral Drugs 48. Antibacterial Drugs 49. Antituberculosis Drugs 50. Antifungal Drugs 51. Antiprotozoal Drugs 52. Cancer Chemotherapy 53. Immunopharmacology Unit X: Toxicology 54. Heavy Metals 55. Occupational Toxicology 56. Treatment of Intoxicated Patients Unit XI: Special Topics 57. Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medications 58. Drug Interactions 59. NSAIDs and Acetaminophen 60. Drugs Used in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout Appendix A: Dosage Calculations B: ISMP List of High-alert Medications C: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions D: Answers to Case Study Critical Thinking Questions

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Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, until his retirement, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 23 years, has been an international author of 56 books (including 11 books for Elsevier). Naderi is also part of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and an Antimicrobial Stewardship Expert at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her areas of interest include antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, and public health. Dr. Schnellmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, at the University of Arizona. She is also Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the author of seven books, on topics including cardiovascular pharmacology and strategies for gaining admission to professional school. She teaches medical, graduate, and undergraduate students across several courses in toxicology and pharmacology. Anthony C. Scott serves as an executive Pharmacy leader in the healthcare space. He obtained his PharmD from The University of Georgia and his MBA in Healthcare Management from New England College. He completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA and then completed his PGY-2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency at the North Florida - South Georgia VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He is also a diplomat of the ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Academy. Prior to Emory, he served as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations at The University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) and was also the PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administrative Residency program director at UCM. Anthony has been an active member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), currently serving as the Chair-Elect for the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders (SPPL). He has previously served as the Director for the SPPL and also as Chair for the Educational Steering Committee. He has been an ASHP Foundation Research Project Member on RFID technology and development. He has also been active with the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GSHP) since returning to the state of Georgia, previously serving as the District Director for the NE metro region of the state.

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