Pharmacy Made Simple

A practical handbook of pharmacognosy, focusing on the study of crude drugs derived from natural sources, primarily plants. The content provides detailed macroscopical and microscopical characterizations of various drugs like Cinchona Bark, Cinnamon Bark, and Senna, along with their uses and chemical constituents. Additionally, the handbook includes experimental procedures for the physical and chemical evaluation of crude drugs, covering topics such as determining ash values, moisture content,

An extensive overview of folk medicine practices across Britain and North America, highlighting the complex and often blurred distinctions between official, documented, and orally preserved remedies. The text meticulously catalogs treatments for a wide range of ailments—from headaches and burns to epilepsy and childbirth—often detailing the use of herbal remedies, animal products, and superstitious practices like amulets and transference of disease. Notably, the sources frequently compare and

A comprehensive overview of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), particularly focusing on their mechanisms, classifications, and challenges in prediction. The sources explore various forms of ADRs, including Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI), drug hypersensitivity reactions involving the skin, and ADRs affecting blood and cardiac tissue. A significant portion of the material examines the molecular basis of these toxicities, detailing the role of reactive metabolites and their covalent binding to

Providing comprehensive information on the development and application of advanced antimicrobial substances. Several sections focus on polymeric and composite materials, detailing their synthesis, properties, and use in drug delivery systems, particularly for wound healing and orthopedic implants. Additionally, the text covers fundamental concepts of antibiotic resistance, the mechanisms of action of various antimicrobial agents, including metal oxide nanoparticles, and the emerging role of 3D

Covers fundamental concepts like drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (pharmacokinetics), as well as the relationship between drug exposure and the resulting therapeutic or adverse responses (pharmacodynamics). Key topics include the principles governing drug movement across membranes, the design of dosage regimens (including infusion and multiple-dose protocols), the importance of the therapeutic window, and sources of variability in patient response due to factors like age,

A comprehensive overview of barbiturates and the broader issue of prescription drug abuse, particularly among teenagers. The text details the chemical properties, history, and medical uses of barbiturates, noting their classification as central nervous system depressants and their limited use today due to significant side effects and the narrow difference between effective and lethal doses. Furthermore, the source thoroughly examines the illegal use and abuse of barbiturates and other prescription

A comprehensive overview of essential pharmacokinetics, focusing on the mathematical models and experimental methods used to study drug disposition in the body. The text systematically covers the disposition processes following both intravenous and oral administration, detailing topics such as sample collection, data interpretation using compartmental and noncompartmental approaches, and the estimation of key parameters like clearance, volume of distribution, and bioavailability. Furthermore, the

A book discussing antimicrobial pharmacodynamics (PD), focusing on how drug concentrations relate to therapeutic effects against various pathogens. The content covers general concepts like pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) indices (e.g., AUC/MIC, time above MIC) and their application in determining optimal dosing regimens for different classes of drugs, including $\beta$-lactams, aminoglycosides, quinolones, and antifungals. Several sections address the importance of using in vitro and animal