Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Author | : Gerald Friedman |
Publisher | : Lippincott |
Total Pages | : 840 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015038551399 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics written by Gerald Friedman and published by Lippincott. This book was released on 1997 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This instrumental guide concentrates on the pharmacologic treatment for specific gastrointestinal situations, including motility disorders, pregnancy and cirrhosis. Primary emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of drugs and their therapeutic benefit. The book is divided in 15 sections covering: fundamentals of GI pharmacology; acid-related disorders; motility disorders; functional GI disorders; pain management; GI water flux; infections of the gut; acute and chronic noninfectious inflammatory states; pharmacologic therapy for hepatic disorders; biliary pharmacolgy; pancreas; pharmacology of GI vasculature; special issues; and drug assessment.