2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

PHARMACY

Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Sciences An Integrated Approach, Second Edition Nita K. Pandit, PhD Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University, Des Moines, IA Robert P. Soltis, PhD Professor of Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University, Des Moines, IA October 2011 / Softbound / 7 x 10 480 pp. / Approx. 201 Illus. / Approx. 33 Tables 978-1-60913-001-5

DESCRIPTION This unique textbook provides an introductory, yet comprehensive overview of the pharmaceutical sciences. It is the first text of its kind to pursue an interdisciplinary approach. Readers are introduced to basic concepts related to the specific disciplines in the pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry. In an easy-to-read writing style, the book provides readers with up-to-date information on pharmacogenomics and includes comprehensive coverage of industrial drug development and regulatory approval processes.

FEATURES f f NEW! Case Studies provide students with real-world examples and encourage them to think critically. f f Detailed illustrations throughout the book help reinforce key principles. f f Emphasis on chemical, biological, and mathematical principles is balanced to help students gain a broad understanding of modern pharmaceutical science and its applications. f f Review Questions at the end of each chapter help students evaluate their level of comprehension. f f Key Concepts sections provide a quick review of important material. f f Chapter Outlines, tables, and boxes help students master the material. f f The Additional Reading section points readers to more information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: Drug Chemistry Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Drugs and Their Targets Chapter 3 Ionization of Drugs Chapter 4 Solubility and Lipophilicity

ANCILLARIES

Student Resources: f f Answers to Practice Problems in book f f eBook Instructor Resources: f f Two additional integrated cases (which draw on information from the entire book)

Part II: Drug Delivery

Chapter 5 Transport Across Biological Barriers Chapter 6 Drug Absorption Chapter 7 Drug Delivery Systems

Chapter 8 Drug Distribution Chapter 9 Drug Excretion Chapter 10 Drug Metabolism Chapter 11 Pharmacokinetic Concepts Part III: Drug Disposition

f f Answers to cases in book f f Answers to online cases f f Image Bank

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Part IV: Drug Action Part V: Drug Therapy Part VI: Special Topics

... abridged to fit

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