The Actions Of Drugs: A Course Of Elementary Lectures For Students Of Pharmacy (1917)

by Torald Hermann Sollmann

Book Overview

""The Actions of Drugs: A Course of Elementary Lectures for Students of Pharmacy"" is a book written by Torald Hermann Sollmann and published in 1917. The book is intended for students of pharmacy and provides a comprehensive overview of the actions of drugs. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of drug action. The first section provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, including the history of drug use and the different types of drugs. The second section discusses the pharmacodynamics of drugs, including their effects on the body and how they interact with different systems. The third section focuses on the pharmacokinetics of drugs, which covers how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. The fourth section covers the different routes of drug administration, including oral, intravenous, and topical administration. The fifth section of the book covers specific classes of drugs, including narcotics, stimulants, and sedatives. The final section provides an overview of drug therapy, including the principles of drug selection, dosage, and administration.Overall, ""The Actions of Drugs"" provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of pharmacology and drug action, making it an essential resource for students of pharmacy and anyone interested in the field of pharmacology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437082718
• ISBN13: 9781437082715
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"