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Pharmacy Made Simple brings you clear and practical summaries of the best pharmacy and pharmacology books. Each episode breaks down complex drug concepts, mechanisms, and clinical applications into simple, easy-to-understand explanations — perfect for pharmacy students, professionals, and anyone passionate about the science of medicines.
Focusing on Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) in the Hospital and their impact on patient safety. The research encompasses multiple studies, including an evaluation of drug interaction screening programs to assess their effectiveness and suitability in a clinical setting, identifying Pharmavista as a program with high sensitivity. Furthermore, the text examines the prevalence of potential DDIs (pDDIs) during hospital admission, stay, and discharge, noting that while the quantity of drugs increases, the rate of major/moderate pDDIs per drug pair decreases, suggesting some clinical management. Finally, a case-control study explores risk factors for gastrointestinal bleeding, highlighting the elevated risk associated with high International Normalized Ratio (INR) values and the co-prescription of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) with glucocorticoids.
An educational service written for healthcare professionals. The guide's primary focus is the identification and management of clinically significant drug interactions, especially for patients with kidney disease who often take multiple medications. The content details pharmacokinetic drug interactions, such as alterations in absorption, metabolism (specifically the CYP450 enzyme system), protein binding, and renal excretion, while largely excluding pharmacodynamic interactions. Finally, a significant portion of the document is a detailed, tabular reference that lists specific drug-drug interactions, their potential effects, and recommended management strategies across various therapeutic classes, including antimicrobials, cardiovascular agents, anticoagulants, and anticonvulsants.
Designed for undergraduate students in health-related fields like pharmacy and medicine, aiming to enhance their understanding of physiology and pharmacology through the use of clinical case studies. The book's preface clearly states its goal is to help students apply theoretical knowledge to real-life patient scenarios, covering a wide array of disorders including psychological, neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and reproductive issues. Each case study includes learning outcomes and questions related to the disorder's pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and pharmacological treatment, with an appendix providing answers and a glossary of key terms.
An extensive overview of drug safety evaluation and the pharmaceutical development process, beginning with the historical role of synthetic chemistry in drug discovery, followed by the continuing importance of natural products. It thoroughly details the regulatory landscape in the United States, including the role of the FDA and key legislation like the FD&C Act and the Kefauver-Harris Amendment, which established requirements for safety and efficacy testing through Investigational New Drug Applications (INDAs) and New Drug Applications (NDAs). A significant portion of the text addresses the nonclinical safety assessment of drugs, covering topics such as genotoxicity, immunotoxicity, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and carcinogenicity studies, frequently referencing ICH guidelines and the use of various animal models (rodent and nonrodent species). Finally, the source touches upon the challenges and procedures in clinical trials, including adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and the evolving role of in vitro techniques in toxicology assessment.
A revised and expanded English translation of a German pharmacological atls. The text functions as a concise reference guide intended for novices and experienced therapists alike, offering an overview of the discipline that includes numerous color plates. The material covers extensive topics within pharmacology, such as drug elimination and pharmacokinetics, drug-receptor interactions, various drug classes (e.g., antianemics, cardiovascular agents, psychoactive drugs, antimicrobials), and the history of pharmacology. Additionally, the excerpts detail crucial information regarding adverse drug effects, including the risks associated with drug use during pregnancy and lactation, and address the use of antidotes and the management of specific diseases.
A comparative study of various drug classes pertinent to anesthesiology, utilizing charts and clinically relevant points for easy understanding. Specific sections include Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, discussing their structure, function, and drug interactions; Opioids, detailing their classification, pharmacokinetics, and effects on bodily systems; Volatile Anaesthetics, covering uptake, distribution, and systemic effects; and Intravenous Induction Agents, comparing their mechanisms of action and cardiovascular impacts. The text also includes information on Inotropes, Anticholinergic Drugs, Anticholinesterases, Local Anaesthetics, and other Miscellaneous Drugs like furosemide and metoclopramide, all presented with a focus on their practical use in anesthesia.
Focused on studying Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs) and their inhibitors, primarily within the context of cancer, inflammation, and cellular regulation. Several sections detail precise biochemical and molecular techniques, such as various kinase assays, protein purification from recombinant sources, and immunoprecipitation methods to analyze CDK activity and interactions. Furthermore, the text explores advanced strategies for developing new therapeutic agents, including fragment-based de novo design for small molecule inhibitors and peptide inhibitor design, alongside methods for analyzing their effects using techniques like crystallography and metabolomics. Finally, the sources outline complex cellular and in vivo models, including methods for cell synchronization, assessing CDK inhibitor action on mitochondria-mediated apoptosis, and evaluating CDk inhibitors in drug delivery systems and various animal models of disease.
Addresses the complex and evolving field of cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, with a specific focus on heart failure management. The content serves as a highly practical guide for cardiovascular professionals, emphasizing current practice, drug modes of action, and patient management, while also looking toward future treatments. Key chapters discuss the established therapies for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and novel approaches, including extensive sections on volume assessment and management through medical treatments, such as diuretics, and advanced device technologies for monitoring congestion. The text underscores the importance of effective transition of care for patients discharged with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) to improve morbidity and mortality outcomes.
Focuses on equipping pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with the practical knowledge needed to implement advanced patient care services in community and clinic settings. The content covers various clinical pharmacy topics, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM), the management of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and lipid disorders, and the provision of services like immunizations and anticoagulation management. Additionally, the text addresses essential aspects of establishing these services, such as business planning, documentation, marketing, and navigating reimbursement models like Medicare Part D. It also emphasizes effective patient engagement strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), to promote positive behavior change and improve patient outcomes.
An extensive reference guide primarily focused on medical terminology and associated concepts, drawing from a source on medical terms, possibly in relation to pharmaceuticals or healthcare. It offers a comprehensive inverted medical dictionary listing various conditions, anatomical parts, and procedures by their common name with corresponding medical terms, as well as tables detailing common prefixes, roots, and suffixes used in medical word formation. Additionally, the source includes reference ranges for various blood, serum, plasma, and urine chemistry tests, along with a section dedicated to medical abbreviations and their meanings, and a glossary of terms related to managed care and the pharmaceutical industry. Finally, it supplies a directory of state pharmaceutical associations and boards of pharmacy, indicating its utility as a broad resource for healthcare and pharmacological professionals.
A structured, question-and-answer format for self-assessment in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. The material is organized into twelve chapters covering various physiological systems (e.g., Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Alimentary) and specialized topics such as Selective Toxicity and Clinical Toxicology. Authored by several professors and medical advisors, the third edition was published in 2008 and is intended to help students prepare for medical examinations by reinforcing key principles related to safe and effective prescribing. The content utilizes different question types, including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs), each followed by detailed answers and explanations, often correlating to a companion textbook. The topics range from basic pharmacological principles (e.g., pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions) to the clinical application of specific drug classes across major organ systems.
A comprehensive guide for pharmacists in critical care settings. The material covers several key areas of clinical practice, including the prophylaxis and treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), strategies for managing Stress-Related Mucosal Disease (SRMD), and the appropriate use and monitoring of Sedation, Analgesic, and Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (NMBAs) in critically ill patients. Furthermore, it details important considerations for medication administration through enteral feeding tubes and provides extensive tables and guidelines for dosing modifications based on renal and hepatic impairment, as well as obesity. Finally, the handbook includes sections on managing specific poisonings and lists drugs known to cause hematological disorders or exacerbate conditions like Myasthenia Gravis.
An extensive overview of diuretic agents, encompassing their clinical physiology, pharmacology, and historical context. The text, derived from a 1997 academic publication, details the mechanisms by which different diuretic classes, such as loop and thiazide diuretics, affect renal electrolyte transport and contribute to the management of conditions like edema, hypertension, and heart failure. Furthermore, it explores various metabolic disturbances associated with diuretic use, including potassium and acid-base imbalances, and discusses special applications in scenarios like renal impairment, toxic agent exposure, and chronic diseases like nephrotic syndrome and cirrhosis. The contributing authors represent multiple nephrology and medicine divisions from institutions across the United States and Italy.
A Vermont native who spent fifty years studying the health practices and diet of his state's long-living mountain folk. The text promotes folk medicine, particularly the Vermont version, as a preventive approach to health based on observing nature and animal instincts. Key elements of this folk medicine include maintaining an acidic urine reaction to ward off illness and using natural, unrefined substances like honey, kelp, and apple-cider vinegar for various ailments such as colds, arthritis, and high blood pressure. The author argues that minerals lost from the soil are concentrated in the sea, making kelp and other sea products essential dietary supplements, and he further discusses the importance of the mineral potassium for bodily functions and longevity, noting that following these simple natural laws can prolong one's life span and vigor.
Explore the pathophysiology of heart failure, differentiating between systolic and diastolic types, and detail the use of various pharmacological agents, including diuretics, RAAS blockers, beta-blockers, and aldosterone receptor blockers, often referencing large-scale clinical trials. Furthermore, the text comprehensively covers mechanical and electrical therapies, dedicating sections to inotropic support, ventricular assist devices (VADs), heart transplantation criteria and complications, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and management of atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias, all within the context of heart failure patient management and education.
Focusing on various aspects of food science, technology, and human nutrition. It covers the development and composition of protein-rich food supplements derived from sources like oilseeds (soybean, cottonseed), fish, and dairy products (whey, casein), detailing processing methods like wet spinning and extrusion for creating textured vegetable proteins. Furthermore, the sources examine dietary considerations for specific populations, including the elderly and vegetarians, discussing risks like low calcium and vitamin D intake, alongside specialized nutritional support like parenteral nutrition and the use of modified diets for medical conditions. Finally, the text explores food fortification strategies for various nutrients, such as iron, fluorine, and vitamins, in staple foods like sugar and milk products, often within the context of combating global malnutrition, especially in children.
A comprehensive resource covering a vast range of biochemical topics, including the chemical basis of life, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids, and the integration of metabolism through cycles like the Citric Acid Cycle and the Electron Transport Chain. The text details the functions, deficiency manifestations, and nutritional aspects of various vitamins (both water- and fat-soluble), and concludes with sections on mineral metabolism and molecular biology techniques, such as DNA replication and protein synthesis. The excerpts also include technical requirements for an accompanying Photo CD Rom and contact information for the publisher, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
Focuses heavily on implementing Quality by Design (QbD) principles in pharmaceutical manufacturing, covering topics such as Design Space (DS) identification and process control strategies. Several sections explore the use of mathematical and statistical models, including mechanistic, empirical, and hybrid approaches, for process characterization and optimization, particularly emphasizing the limitations of Overlapping Mean Responses (OMRs) for defining DS reliability. Case studies illustrate these concepts in areas like crystallization, roller compaction, continuous mixing, and fluidized bed drying, often involving advanced techniques like Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), and Bayesian statistics.
Comprehensively addresses various aspects of drug use across numerous medical conditions. The book's objectives include outlining major drugs for specific diseases, explaining their therapeutic mechanisms of action, predicting potential side effects, and cautioning against dangerous drug-drug and drug-herb combinations. Specific therapeutic classes discussed range from cardiovascular and neuronal system medications to those for infections and cancer, often detailing the role of CYP enzymes in drug metabolism and offering categorized lists of clinically significant drug interactions for both prescription and herbal remedies.
A clinical manual focusing on drug interactions, primarily mediated by the Cytochrome P450 (P450) enzyme system and drug transporters like ABCB1 (P-glycoprotein). It details the roles of specific P450 enzymes (such as 2D6, 3A4, 2C9, and 2C19) and Phase II metabolism (like glucuronidation) in drug metabolism, including the clinical significance of genetic polymorphisms that affect enzyme activity. Furthermore, the source addresses practical matters and medicolegal implications for clinicians prescribing medications in a polypharmacy environment, emphasizing the need for monitoring drug levels and consulting reliable resources to prevent toxicity. The content is positioned as a practical guide for clinicians published by American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., but explicitly states that the opinions presented are those of the authors and not official policy.
Pharmacy Made Simple brings you clear and practical summaries of the best pharmacy and pharmacology books. Each episode breaks down complex drug concepts, mechanisms, and clinical applications into simple, easy-to-understand explanations — perfect for pharmacy students, professionals, and anyone passionate about the science of medicines.
