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Book SynopsisThe eighth edition of the Palliative Care Formulary (PCF), from Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's knowledgebusiness, is an essential resource for health professionals who care for patients with progressive end-stage disease.

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Book SynopsisWith expert contributions from experienced educators, research scientists and clinicians, Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, Eighth Edition is an invaluable resource for professional students, graduate students and pharmacy faculty alike.? This ‘gold standard’ text explains the chemical basis of drug action, emphasizing the structure-activity relationships, physicochemical-pharmacokinetic properties, and metabolic profiles of the most commonly used drugs. Comprehensive coverage of the most cutting edge understanding of drug chemistry, organized and written for ready comprehension Extensively referenced to allow learners to explore areas of interest in greater depth Contemporary focus on drugs viewed by practitioners as the most clinically important in today’s health care environment Clinical Significance testimonials that provide a clinician’s view of the relevance of medicinal chemistry to practice Science-practice interface made explicit through drug monographs that highlight therapeutic indications, adverse reactions and drug-drug interactions End-of-Chapter exercises that allow learners to test their understanding and recall of key concepts eBook available . Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more

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Book SynopsisThe definitive textbook on the chemical analysis of pharmaceutical drugs fully revised and updated Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry enables students to gain fundamental knowledge of the vital concepts, techniques and applications of the chemical analysis of pharmaceutical ingredients, final pharmaceutical products and drug substances in biological fluids. A unique emphasis on pharmaceutical laboratory practices, such as sample preparation and separation techniques, provides an efficient and practical educational framework for undergraduate studies in areas such as pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry and forensic analysis. Suitable for foundational courses, this essential undergraduate text introduces the common analytical methods used in quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of pharmaceuticals. This extensively revised second edition includes a new chapter on chemical analysis of biopharmaceuticals, which includes diTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xv Abbreviations xvii Symbols and Units xxi 1 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 4 1.3 This Textbook 7 2 Marketing Authorizations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and International Pharmacopoeias 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Marketing Authorization and Industrial Production 10 2.3 Pharmacopoeias 13 2.4 Life Time of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Ingredients 14 3 Fundamentals of Bases, Acids, Solubility, Polarity, Partition, and Stereochemistry 17 3.1 Acids, Bases, pH, and pKa 17 3.2 Buffers 19 3.3 Acid and Base Properties of Drug Substances 20 3.4 Distribution Between Phases 21 3.5 Stereoisomers 26 3.6 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – A Few Examples 28 3.7 Stability of Drug Substances 34 4 Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 37 4.1 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry 37 4.2 How to Specify Quantities, Concentrations, and Compositions of Mixtures 39 4.3 Laboratory Equipment 43 4.4 How to Make Solutions and Dilutions 52 4.5 Errors, Accuracy, and Precision 54 4.6 Statistical Tests 56 4.7 Linear Regression Analysis 65 4.8 How to Present an Analytical Result 68 4.9 Additional Words and Terms 70 5 Titration 73 5.1 Introduction 73 5.2 Potentiometric Titration and Electrodes 79 5.3 Aqueous Acid–Base Titrations 82 5.4 Titration in Non-aqueous Solvents 88 5.5 Redox Titrations 91 5.6 Alternative Principles of Titration 95 6 Introduction to Spectroscopic Methods 97 6.1 Electromagnetic Radiation 97 6.2 Molecules and Absorption of Electromagnetic Radiation 99 6.3 Absorbing Structures – Chromophores 101 6.4 Fluorescence 101 6.5 Atoms and Electromagnetic Radiation 102 7 UV-Vis Spectrophotometry 105 7.1 Areas of Use 105 7.2 Quantitation 106 7.3 Absorbance Dependence on Measurement Conditions 108 7.4 Identification 110 7.5 Instrumentation 111 7.6 Practical Work and Method Development 115 7.7 Test of Spectrophotometers 116 7.8 Fluorimetry 119 8 IR Spectrophotometry 121 8.1 IR Spectrophotometry 121 8.2 Instrumentation 125 8.3 Recording by Transmission, Diffuse Reflectance, and Attenuated Total Reflection 125 8.4 Instrument Calibration 128 8.5 NIR Spectrophotometry 129 9 Atomic Spectrometry 131 9.1 Applications of Atomic Spectrometry 131 9.2 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) 132 9.3 AAS Instrumentation 132 9.4 AAS Practical Work and Method Development 137 9.5 Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES) 138 9.6 Flame Photometry 139 9.7 Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometry 140 9.8 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry 141 10 Introduction to Chromatography 143 10.1 Introduction 143 10.2 General Principles 144 10.3 Retention 146 10.4 Efficiency 149 10.5 Selectivity 151 10.6 Resolution 152 10.7 Peak Symmetry 154 10.8 The Dynamics of Chromatography 155 11 Separation Principles in Liquid Chromatography 159 11.1 Introduction 159 11.2 Reversed-Phase Chromatography 160 11.3 Ion-Pair Chromatography 168 11.4 Normal-Phase Chromatography 170 11.5 Thin-Layer Chromatography 173 11.6 Hydrophilic Interaction Chromatography 175 11.7 Ion Exchange Chromatography 177 11.8 Size Exclusion Chromatography 178 11.9 Chiral Separations 180 11.10 Supercritical Fluid Chromatography 182 12 High Performance Liquid Chromatography 185 12.1 Introduction 185 12.2 The Column 186 12.3 Scaling Between Columns 188 12.4 Pumps 189 12.5 Injectors 191 12.6 Detectors 192 12.7 Mobile Phases 197 12.8 Solvents for Sample Preparation 198 13 Gas Chromatography 199 13.1 Introduction 199 13.2 Basic Principle 200 13.3 Instrumentation 201 13.4 Carrier Gas 203 13.5 Stationary Phases 205 13.6 Retention 207 13.7 Columns 208 13.8 Injection 209 13.9 Detectors 211 13.10 Derivatization 213 14 Electrophoretic Methods 215 14.1 Introduction 215 14.2 Principle and Theory 216 14.3 Gel Electrophoresis 218 14.4 SDS-PAGE 220 14.5 Western Blotting 221 14.6 Isoelectric Focusing 223 14.7 Capillary Electrophoresis 223 15 Mass Spectrometry 231 15.1 Introduction 231 15.2 Basic Theory of Mass Spectrometry 233 15.3 Ionization 235 15.4 The Mass Spectrometer as a Chromatographic Detector – Data Acquisition 236 15.5 Quantitation by MS 238 15.6 Identification by MS 238 15.7 Instrumentation 251 16 Sample Preparation 259 16.1 When is Sample Preparation Required? 259 16.2 Main Strategies 260 16.3 Recovery and Enrichment 261 16.4 Liquid–Liquid Extraction 263 16.5 Solid–Liquid Extraction 269 16.6 Solid Phase Extraction 270 17 Quality of Analytical Data and Validation 281 17.1 Instrumental Signals 281 17.2 Calibration Methods 282 17.3 Analytical Procedures 290 17.4 Validation 291 17.5 System Suitability 301 18 Chemical Analysis of Pharmaceutical Ingredients 305 18.1 Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Production, and Control 306 18.2 Pharmacopoeia Monographs 308 18.3 Impurities in Pharmaceutical Ingredients 321 18.4 Identification of Pharmaceutical Ingredients 324 18.5 Impurity Testing of Pharmaceutical Ingredients (Pure Chemical Ingredients) 344 18.6 Identification and Impurity Testing of Organic Multi-Chemical Ingredients 368 18.7 Assay of Pharmaceutical Ingredients 375 18.8 Chemical Analysis of Pharmaceutical Ingredients Not Included in Pharmacopoeias 388 19 Chemical Analysis of Pharmaceutical Preparations 389 19.1 Chemical Analysis of Pharmaceutical Preparations 389 19.2 Monographs and Chemical Analysis 390 19.3 Identification of the API 395 19.4 Assay of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient 410 19.5 Chemical Tests for Pharmaceutical Preparations 427 20 Bioanalysis Chemical Analysis of Pharmaceuticals in Biological Fluids 433 20.1 Bioanalysis 433 20.2 Biological Fluids 438 20.3 Bioanalytical Methods – An Overview 440 20.4 Sampling 440 20.5 Sample Preparation 441 20.6 Separation and Detection 446 20.7 Quantitation 447 20.8 Screening 453 21 Chemical Analysis of Biopharmaceuticals 459 21.1 Biopharmaceuticals 459 21.2 Biopharmaceuticals versus Small Molecule APIs 463 21.3 Biopharmaceuticals and Pharmacopoeias 464 21.4 Production of Biopharmaceuticals 465 21.5 Identification Procedures for Biopharmaceuticals (Active Substance) 467 21.6 Impurity Tests for Biopharmaceuticals (Active Substances) 488 21.7 Assay of Biopharmaceuticals (Active Substance) 498 21.8 Monoclonal Antibodies 500 21.9 Analysis of Biopharmaceutical Products 502 21.10 Bioanalysis of Biopharmaceuticals Using LC-MS/MS 503 Index 505

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Book SynopsisQuick and comprehensive information on psychotropic drugs for children and adolescents. - Accurate and up-to-date - Specific to children and adolescents - Charts and tables help decision-making - Icons and full colorTrade ReviewThis book makes dry material more interesting and is pleasing to the eye... An abundance of new and old ideas, even for very savvy clinicians... An excellent purchase.;M. M. Relja and M. Sachdev in Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology;A 'must-have' for those prescribing psychotropic medications in children and adolescents. It remains by far the most user-friendly and comprehensive handbook available for prescribers, teachers, students, and others working or interested in the field of child and adolescent psychopharmacology.; Pieter Joost van Wattum in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry; Authoritatively and exhaustively compiles currently available information in a user-friendly form. The aim of the Handbook is to be a source of 'fast facts' for the busy clinician...an aim it achieves splendidly.; M. Gittelman, Editor of International Journal of Mental Health; If you see children who are placed on psychotropic medications, this book clearly falls into your 'must-have' category.; J. C. Courtney in Child Neuropsychology;Table of ContentsPrescribing Safely and Ethically to Children and Adolescents Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) * Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) * Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) * Bipolar Disorder (BD) * Schizophrenia * ANXIETY DISORDERS * Separation Anxiety Disorder * Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) * Social Anxiety Disorder * Panic Disorder * Specific Phobia * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) * TRAUMA- AND STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS * Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) * TIC DISORDERS * Tourette's Disorder * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * DISRUPTIVE, IMPULSE-CONTROL, AND CONDUCT DISORDERS * Conduct Disorder (CD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Drugs for ADHD Psychostimulants * Atomoxetine * Comparison of Drugs for ADHD * 2 Agonists * Augmentation Strategies in ADHD Antidepressants Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) * Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) * Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) * Serotonin-2 Antagonists/Reuptake Inhibitors (SARI) * Serotonin-1A Partial Agonist/Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SPARI) * Serotonin Modulator and Stimulator (SMS) * Noradrenergic/Specific Serotonergic Antidepressants (NaSSA) * Nonselective Cyclic Antidepressants * Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors * Reversible Inhibitor of MAO-A (RIMA) * Irreversible Monoamine Oxidase (A&B) Inhibitors (MAOIs) * Irreversible MAO-B Inhibitor * Effects of Antidepressants on Neurotransmitters/Receptors * Pharmacological Effects of Antidepressants on Neurotransmitters/Receptors * Frequency of Adverse Reactions to Antidepressants at Therapeutic Doses * Antidepressant Doses and Pharmacokinetics * Switching Antidepressants * Antidepressant Augmentation Strategies Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Antipsychotics "Second-Generation" Antipsychotics/SGAs * "Third-Generation" Antipsychotic/ TGA * "First-Generation" Antipsychotics/FGAs * Effects of Antipsychotics on Neurotransmitters/Receptors* Pharmacological Effects of Antipsychotics on Neurotransmitters/Receptors * Frequency (%) of Adverse Reactions to Antipsychotics at Therapeutic Doses * Antipsychotic Doses and Pharmacokinetics (Oral and Short-Acting Injections) * Comparison of Long-Acting IM Antipsychotics * Switching Antipsychotics * Antipsychotic Augmentation Strategies Antipsychotic-Induced Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPSE) and Their Management Extrapyramidal Side Effects of Antipsychotics * Treatment Options for Extrapyramidal Side Effects * Effects on Extrapyramidal Symptoms * Comparison of Agents for Treating Acute Extrapyramidal Side Effects * Doses and Pharmacokinetics of Agents for Treating Acute Extrapyramidal Side Effects Anxiolytic (Antianxiety) Agents Benzodiazepines * Comparison of the Benzodiazepines * Buspirone Hypnotics/Sedatives Comparison of Hypnotics/Sedatives Mood Stabilizers Lithium * Anticonvulsants * Comparison of Anticonvulsants * Frequency of Adverse Reactions to Mood Stabilizers at Therapeutic Doses Drugs/Substances of Abuse Alcohol * Stimulants * Hallucinogens * Opioids * Inhalants/Aerosols * Sodium Oxybate (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate - GHB) * Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) * Nicotine/Tobacco Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Disulfiram * Acamprosate * Naltrexone * Methadone * Buprenorphine * Pharmacotherapy for Nicotine/Tobacco Use Dependence Unapproved Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders Adrenergic Agents * Cholinergic Agents * Dopaminergic Agents * GABA Agents/Anticonvulsants * Miscellaneous * NMDA Agents Natural Health Products Pharmacogenetic Information for Common Psychotropic Drugs Management of Aggression in Children and Adolescents Glossary Drug Use in Pregnancy and Effects on Breast Milk Patient and Caregiver Information Sheets Index of Drugs

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Book SynopsisAdverse reactions to medicines continue to present a considerable burden on healthcare, causing considerable morbidity and mortality. As well as knowing about the benefits of medicines, healthcare professionals need to understand the problem of adverse drug reactions and be aware of how they can be prevented and managed.Trade Review'this book should be kept on the shelf to be used for frequent reference by professionals in primary care...while detailed in places...it is extremely readable and contains enough breadth to make it suitable for those who are visiting the topic for the first time.' Journal of Advanced Nursing 57, 01-Oct-06 * Journal of Advanced Nursing *Table of ContentsIntroduction to adverse drug reactions and pharmacovigilance: Melinda Cuthbert;Side effects and patients: Sheila C Noble;Pharmacogenetics: Munir Pirmohamed, Victoria Rollinson;Pregnancy: Jane Bass, Matthew Caldwell, Sophie Lumley, Catherine Nelson-Piercy, Nanda Surabhi ;Drug-induced cutaneous reactions: David Clifford, Sylwia Michlewska, Joanna Skwarski;Gastrointestinal system: Benjamin Kelly Hannan, Lynne Michelle Merchant, Duncan James Wilson;Hepatic disorders: Robbie Cord;Renal disorders: Aileen Dunleavy;Endocrine disorders: Yvonne Clark; Elaine McIvor;Respiratory disorders: Fiona McTaggart, Jenny Scott;Musculoskeletal disorders: Christine Randall;Blood disorders: Kelly Baillie;Mental health disorders: Anne Lee;Cardiovascular effects: Aaron Linstead;Neurological disorders: Fiona Needleman;Sexual dysfunction and infertility: Sherry A Wright, Joo Thong;

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations is an essential study aid for pharmacy students. The book contains worked examples and sample questions and answers.Table of Contents1 Introduction; 2 Rational Numbers; 3 Systems of Units; 4 Concentrations; 5 Dilutions; 6 Formulations; 7 Calculation of Doses; 8 Doses in Children; 9 Density, Displacement Volumes and Displacement Values; 10 Calculations Involving Molecular Weights; 11 Parenteral Solutions and Isotonicity; 12 Accuracy of Measurement; 13 Calculations Involving Information Retrieval.

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Book SynopsisPharmacy OSCEs is the only pharmacy-specific OSCE revision guide. This easy-to-use book covers the key competencies that will be tested during your Objective Structured Clinical Examinations whether you are still studying or in practice.Table of Contents1. Responding to symptoms and history-taking; 2. Systems-based client assessment; 3. Legal aspects of prescriptions, and record-keeping; 4. Data retrieval and interpretation; 5. Clinical prescription management problems; 6. General health advice; 7. Counselling (medication and devices); 8. Problems involving calculations.

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Book SynopsisThis established textbook covers every aspect of drug properties from the design of dosage forms to their delivery by all routes to sites of action in the body.Trade Review"The text is highly illustrated throughout and includes key points and appropriate examples, providing clinicians with some easily accessible and relevant information. Some examples of adverse events due to excipients, impurities, the influence of dosage forms, materials in delivery devices and even light-induced effects are also included. Although the detection of adverse events is not an easy task, these examples may assist clinicians in asking the right questions to predict or identify adverse effects. The new focus on applications to clinical practice in this edition has extended its usefulness from pharmacy and pharmaceutical scientist courses to clinicians seeking an understanding of formulations, especially for children and older people, and in identifying the cause of adverse events."Beverley Glass, Australian Prescriber October 2016 -- Beverley Glass * Australian Prescriber *

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Book SynopsisAlkylation of Enolates and Other Carbon Nucleophiles.- Reactions of Carbon Nucleophiles with Carbonyl Compounds.- Functional Group Interconversion by Substitution, Including Protection and Deprotection.- Electrophilic Additions to Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds.- Reduction of Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds, Carbonyl Groups, and Other Functional Groups.- Concerted Cycloadditions, Unimolecular Rearrangements, and Thermal Eliminations.- Organometallic Compounds of Group I and II Metals.- Reactions Involving Transition Metals.- Carbon-Carbon Bond-Forming Reactions of Compounds of Boron, Silicon, and Tin.- Reactions Involving Carbocations, Carbenes, and Radicals as Reactive Intermediates.- Aromatic Substitution Reactions.- Oxidations.- Multistep Syntheses.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the fifth edition: "Advanced Organic Chemistry … the well-known textbook for graduate students – has now appeared in a 5th edition. … Carey & Sundberg will be interesting to all students who seek a detailed understanding of organic chemistry, and who wish to refresh and embellish their existing knowledge. On the strength of the scope and quality of the explanations, this pair of texts is recommended for use as the resource of first resort for specific research questions in one’s later career." (www.organische-chemie.ch, January, 2008)Table of ContentsAlkylation of Enolates and Other Carbon Nucleophiles.- Reactions of Carbon Nucleophiles with Carbonyl Compounds.- Functional Group Interconversion by Substitution, Including Protection and Deprotection.- Electrophilic Additions to Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds.- Reduction of Carbon-Carbon Multiple Bonds, Carbonyl Groups, and Other Functional Groups.- Concerted Cycloadditions, Unimolecular Rearrangements, and Thermal Eliminations.- Organometallic Compounds of Group I and II Metals.- Reactions Involving Transition Metals.- Carbon-Carbon Bond-Forming Reactions of Compounds of Boron, Silicon, and Tin.- Reactions Involving Carbocations, Carbenes, and Radicals as Reactive Intermediates.- Aromatic Substitution Reactions.- Oxidations.- Multistep Syntheses.

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Book SynopsisDeals with organic formulae and nomenclature, alkanes, alcohol, ether, acids, esters, amines and related, compounds, optical activity and stereochemistry, etcetera.

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Book SynopsisCountries in Africa, Asia and Latin America use traditional medicine to help meet some of their primary health care needs. In industrialized countries, adaptations of traditional medicine are termed 'Complementary' or 'Alternative' (CAM). This book describes various traditional medicines used throughout the world.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Traditional Medicine; 2. European Folk Medicine: Owen Davies; 3. Native North American Medicine: John Crellin; 4. South American Medicine; 5. Africa: Gillian Scott; 6. Chinese and Tibetan Medicine: Steven Kayne; 7. Indian Ayurveda and Ulana; 8. Japanese Kampo Medicine: Haruki Yamada; 9. Korean Medicine: II-Moo Chang; 10. Pacific: Rosemary Beresford; 11. Biblical Medicine: Kenneth Collins.

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Book SynopsisEin praktisches Taschenbuch zum schnellen Nachschlagen für Pflegefachkräfte in stationären und ambulanten Pflegeeinrichtungen. Für einen verantwortungsvollen und bewussten Umgang mit Psychopharmaka in der Betreuung älterer Menschen.Hier finden Pflegende die wichtigsten Fakten zur Psychopharmakotherapie: - Wirkung und Nebenwirkungen verschiedener Medikamentengruppen- Wechselwirkungen mit anderen Medikamenten- Medikamentenprofile nach Handelsnamen und Wirkstoffen in alphabetischer Reihenfolge Dieses Wissen befähigt Pflegekräfte in der Kommunikation mit dem Arzt: über negative Wechselwirkungen und Folgeerscheinungen, z.B. z.B. Desorientierung, erhöhte Sturzgefahr, Immobilität, einer eingestellten Medikation zu informieren. Auch informiert die erfahrene Autorin über alternative Angebote z.B. der Basalen Stimulation, Seelsorge, Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Aromatherapie.Table of ContentsUmgang mit Medikamenten.- Antidementiva.- Antidepressiva.- Schlaf- und Beruhigungsmittel.- Antipsychotika.- Besondere Probleme älterer Menschen.- Alternativen.- Anhang.- Literatur.

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Book SynopsisThe Art, Science, and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding, 6th Edition has been completely revised and covers all aspects of pharmaceutical compounding. Featured are the regulations,technology, scientific foundation, and clinical consulting aspects of the dosage forms that can be compounded. It also contains example formulas for all dosage forms along with the ingredients, quantities, use of each ingredient, and instructions for preparation. In addition to formulation development including flavoring, sweetening, preservation and compliance and compatibility considerations, quality control and areas of potential errors are also presented.More than ever, there is a need for a practical compounding reference that integrates the science and practice of compounding while emphasizing the need for caution, innovation, and patient counseling.KEY FEATURES: Covers all aspects of nonsterile and sterile as well as nonhazardous and hazardous compounding. Blends the scientific and technologic aspects of compounding to support an understanding of the importance of each compounded dosage form. Presents different technologies for compounding various dosage forms, as well as example. Formulations for all dosage forms presented in the book. Features an entirely new chapter emphasizing the pharmacist’s role in addressing incompatibilities and their potential clinical effects.

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Book SynopsisUpdated with the latest clinical advances, Rowland and Tozer’s Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Fifth Edition, explains the relationship between drug administration and drug response, taking a conceptual approach that emphasizes clinical application rather than science and mathematics. Bringing a real-life perspective to the topic, the book simplifies concepts and gives readers the knowledge they need to better evaluate drug applications. Key updates reflect advances in PK/PD as related to clinical decision-making and drug research and development. An emphasis on the clinical relevance of drugs makes the book especially applicable to pharmacy students preparing for a career in clinical practice. Hundreds of graphs and tables provide visual representations of key pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles and effects. More than 200 carefully written study questions, with answers and in-depth explanat

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Book SynopsisNewly focused on the practical communications skills student pharmacists need for effective practice, this updated Seventh Edition—now in full color— reflects new ACPE standards, including up-to-date coverage of the PPCP model, co-curricular experiences, interprofessional interaction and collaboration, and professional development. Practical, easy-to-use, and packed with relevant case studies and coverage of the latest advances in the field, this edition is ideal for the foundational course and pre-experiential training. Expanded emphasis on communication skill application helps students master the knowledge and skills they need for pharmacy practice Additional content added on motivational interviewing, e-commerce, contemporary ethical issues (such as medical marijuana and opioid abuse), and student-preceptor and pharmacist-management communication issues Full-color design with new diagrams and figures enhances readability Additional case studies from diverse settings prepare students to deal with the wide range of situations they will encounter in practice Stronger emphasis on assessing communication skills includes coverage of patient surveys and colleague observers Expanded coverage on choosing effective patient education materials and communicating with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients prepares students for professional practice Revised review questions, chapter-ending review cases, and references help students master the material eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1 Introduction and Background 1. Development of the pharmaceutical industry 2. Nature of disease and purpose of therapy 3. Therapeutic modalities Section 2 Drug Discovery 4. Drug target identification 5. Selecting the modality and planning the project 6. High throughput screening 7. Medicinal Chemistry 8. Biopharmaceuticals and related molecules 9. Emerging modalities: nucleotide based therapy, cell based therapy, gene therapy / Novel and Advanced Process 10. Metabolism and Pharmacokinetical strategies. 11. Role of pharmacology to include pharmacology of newer modalities 12. In vitro in vivo translation 13. Vaccines Section 3 Drug Development 14. Drug development introduction 15. Drug safety 16. Pharmaceutical development 17. Clinical development 18. Clinical imaging 19. Intellectual property 20. Regulatory affairs 21. Marketing and Patient access to medicines Section 4 Facts and Figures 22. Facts and Figures; and the Future

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Sterile Compounding 2. Medications and Disease Management 3. Communication Within and Beyond the Pharmacy 4. Infection Control and Waste Management 5. Calculations Used in Intravenous Preparations 6. Medication Administration 7. United States Pharmacopeia : Pharmaceutical Compound-Sterile Preparations 8. The Sterile Environment 9. Equipment and Supplies 10. Sterile Practice 11. Packaging, Labeling, and Documentation of CSPs 12. Total Parenteral Nutrition 13. United States Pharmacopeia <800> Hazardous Pharmaceuticals 14. Hazardous Drug Preparation 15. United States Pharmacopeia <825> Radiopharmaceuticals - Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, and Repackaging 16. Quality Management, Safety, and Patient Compliance 17. Third-Party Billing, Reimbursement, and Inventory Management 18. Operations and Emergency Preparedness 19. Looking Forward Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisDrug Design and Development outlines the processes involved in the design and development of new drugs and emphasises the significance of these processes to the practice of pharmacy. The book highlights why it is important that all practicing pharmacists, including those working in hospitals or high street stores, have a solid understanding of the process of the design and development of the drugs they interact with. It adopts an integrated approach, formulated to complement courses which are designed in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council''s new curriculum requirements. Furthermore, this is the only integrated textbook to consider both drug design and development within one volume. Throughout the book, the journey of the drug, from discovery to market, is presented in an integrated fashion, emphasising the interconnection of all the processes involved.Trade ReviewWell written text that guides students through the complex elements of the drug development process. It has a chemistry focus and utilises 'key points' to reinforce the important aspects at regular opportunities. * Dr James F. Brown, University of Portsmouth *Table of Contents1: Introduction Part 1 Drug targets 2: Receptors and signal transduction 3: Enzymes as drug targets 4: Nucleic acids and protein synthesis as drug targets 5: Other drug targets Part 2 Origins of drug molecules 6: Sources of lead compounds 7: Drug synthesis 8: Optimisation of lead compounds 9: Computer-aided drug design 10: Combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening 11: Biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals Part 3 Biological aspects of drug development 12: Drug metabolism 13: Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics 14: Toxicity testing Part 4 Preformulation studies 15: Solubility and drug development 16: Solid state characteristics 17: Drug stability Part 5 Clinical research 18: Clinical research and its regulation 19: Design and management of clinical trials

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Book SynopsisThis new edition is fully revised to provide concise, practical, and expert advice for the non-medical prescriber. Intended for all levels, it covers basic pharmacology, legal parameters, safe and effective prescribing and common conditions. Written by experienced nurse prescribers, it contains a wealth of guidance and information.Trade ReviewThis is an essential guide for any student non-medical prescriber and all qualified nurse prescribers. * Helen Reeves, Nursing Times *This is a valuable resource for all nonmedical prescribers. The information is clear and based on evidence. It is provided in a user-friendly format that makes it easy to access. This update is essential to present the highest quality information available for nonmedical prescribers. * Doody's *Useful and pocke-sized, this handbook has been updated to incorporate recent legislation and professional guidance for prescribers... It offers an impressive amount of accesible, practical and evidence-based information. * Nursing Standard *Table of Contents1. What is a non-medical prescriber ; 2. Principles of supplementary prescribing ; 3. Clinical management plans ; 4. Basic principles of pharmacology ; 5. Potential and unwanted effects ; 6. Safe prescribing ; 7. Consideration of product choice ; 8. Review ; 9. Working as a non-medical prescriber ; 10. Practical prescribing ; 11. Prescribing for special groups ; 12. Medical conditions ; 13. Complementary and alternative medicines and over-the-counter drugs ; 14. Audit ; 15. Evidence-based prescribing ; 16. Managing the role ; 17. Responsibilities ; 18. Working outside the UK

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Book SynopsisEnsuring competency in maths skills is a fundamental part of pharmacy education as accurate pharmaceutical calculations are crucial to the safe and effective use of drugs. This text combines both the scientific calculations underpinning dosage forms with calculations relating to pharmacy practice in a single resource.An innovative student-centred approach is taken throughout the text, with numerous worked examples and self-test questions to stimulate self-directed learning. Frequent case studies highlight the importance of maths to pharmacy, and help students to make that crucial connection between theory and practice, while key take-home messages for each section are summarised in concise learning-point boxes.Written by leading academics with a wealth of experience in pharmacy education Maths Skills for Pharmacy is the ideal textbook for the subject.Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Maths Skills for Pharmacy features: For registered adopters of the book:- FTrade ReviewThis book has a good unique selling point due to its integrated and student centred learning approach. The main strength is the integration of the science and practice with a design that has the student's learning in mind. * Dr Maxwell Casely-Hayford, Medway School of Pharmacy, University of Kent *The learning point boxes are excellent, the worked examples are very clear and the case studies help to emphasise the importance of maths to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. * Mrs Gwen Gray, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University *Table of Contents1. Introduction: the importance of maths in pharmacy ; 2. Pharmaceutical mathematical terminology ; 3. Mathematical basics in pharmacy: measurements and data ; 4. Maths supporting the science of pharmacy ; 5. Quantities to dispense: accuracy within supply ; 6. Handling pharmaceutical products: concentrations and dilutions ; 7. Intravenous and associated medication routes ; 8. Basic statistics, calculus and pharmacokinetics

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Book SynopsisExplores the rise and expansion of pharmacies in Senegal in the 20th century. This book notes that many pharmacists are women, which adds an important dimension to this story about medical training and the medical profession.Trade Review[P]rovides insight into the role of pharmacies in a country that also embraces traditional healers, herbalists, and Muslim healers as part of the health care team.4/3/15 * Pharmacy Times *Patterson . . . has written an insightful history of pharmacy education, practice, and entrepreneurship in Senegal. * Ufahamu *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. France's Biomedical Expansion: Creating African Medical Personnel 2. Practicing Pharmacy 3. Women Own Pharmacies Too: Financing Private Pharmacies 4. House and Street: Negotiating Professional and Private Lives 5. Pharmaceutical Trafficking in Colonial and Postcolonial Senegal Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisExplores the rise and expansion of pharmacies in Senegal in the 20th century. This book notes that many pharmacists are women, which adds an important dimension to this story about medical training and the medical profession.Trade Review[P]rovides insight into the role of pharmacies in a country that also embraces traditional healers, herbalists, and Muslim healers as part of the health care team.4/3/15 * Pharmacy Times *Patterson . . . has written an insightful history of pharmacy education, practice, and entrepreneurship in Senegal. * Ufahamu *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. France's Biomedical Expansion: Creating African Medical Personnel 2. Practicing Pharmacy 3. Women Own Pharmacies Too: Financing Private Pharmacies 4. House and Street: Negotiating Professional and Private Lives 5. Pharmaceutical Trafficking in Colonial and Postcolonial Senegal Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction A-Z Drug Monographs Appendix: Normal Laboratory Values Index (with Trade Names bolded) Commonly Used Abbreviations (inside back cover)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT I: General Aspects of Pharmacology 1. Drug Regulation, Actions, and Responses 2. Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs UNIT II: Mathematics for Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation 3. Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculations 4. Medical Systems of Weights and Measures 5. Dosage Calculation of Intravenous Solutions and Drugs UNIT III: Pharmacology For Multisystem Application 6. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 7. Drugs for Pain Control 8. Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs 9. Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs 10. Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular and Antifungal Drugs 11. Immunizations 12. Anticancer Drugs Unit IV: Drug Therapy for Endocrine Problems 13. Drug therapy for Diabetes 14. Drug Therapy for Thyroid and Adrenal Gland Problems Unit V: Drug Therapy for Problems of the Circulatory and Cardiac Systems 15. Drug Therapy Affecting Urine Output 16. Drug Therapy for Hypertension 17. Drug Therapy for Heart Failure 18. Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias 19. Drug Therapy for High Blood Lipids 20. Drug Therapy to Disrupt Clotting Unit VI: Drug Therapy for Respiratory System Problems 21. Drug Therapy for Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis/Hypertension Unit VII: Drug Therapy for Gastrointestinal System Problems 22. Drug Therapy for Gastrointestinal Dysfunction 23. Drug Therapy for Gastric Ulcers and Reflux 24. Drug Therapy with Nutritional Supplements Unit VIII: Drug Therapy for Nervous System Problems 25. Drug Therapy for Seizures 26. Drug Therapy for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Diseases 27. Drug Therapy for Psychiatric Problems 28. Drug Therapy for Insomnia 29. Drug Therapy for Eye Problems Unit IX: Drug Therapy for Problems of the Musculoskeletal System 30. Drug Therapy for Osteoporosis and Muscle Relaxation Unit X: Drug Therapy for Problems of the Reproductive System 31. Drug Therapy for Male Reproductive Problems 32. Drug Therapy for Female Reproductive Problems Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPretest 1. Medications 2. Pharmacy Law 3. Patient Safety and Quality Assurance 4. Prescription Processing 5. NEW! Compounded Sterile Products Practice Examinations Practice Exams for PTCB (5 total) Practice Exams for ExCPT (2 total) Practice Exams for CSPT (2 total) Appendices A: Certification Examination Information B: Drug Nomenclature: Stems Used by the U.S. Adopted Names Council C: Top 200 Prescribed Medications (Based on Filled Prescriptions) D: Common Over-the-Counter Products E: Institute for Safe Medication Practices List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations F: Medical Root Words, Suffixes and Prefixes G: Pharmaceutical Abbreviations H: Medical Abbreviations Answers and Rationales Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This new edition may be recommended highly for purchase by undergraduate and professional doctoral students in pharmacy, as well as beginning graduate students in programmes in the pharmaceutical sciences and related areas. It will also be of great interest for use in continuing education courses for pharmacists, dentists, nurses and physicians. In addition, those with a scientific interest in herbalism and traditional medicine and nutrition will find the content of value. Moreover, this book will serve as a reliable source of information on natural product drugs for the interested lay reader. The previous editions of Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy have proven to be very highly regarded by readers. This updated and partially reorganised volume should be welcomed especially by educators of future pharmacists and of other healthcare professionals." -Prof. A. Douglas Kinghorn Columbus, OH, USA "This fourth edition of a work that has gained significant prominence and respect as a leading textbook contains highly valuable and authoritative information for anyone who is a student of pharmacy and/or pharmacognosy. It is also a valuable reference for industry quality-control personnel, herbalists, natural product researchers and others in the health professionals who wish to learn about the growing popularity of MAPs and how natural botanical and fungal preparations can provide a growing range of safe and reliable health benefits for consumers worldwide." -Mark Blumenthal Austin, Texas, USATable of ContentsPART A Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy SECTION 1 Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy 1 Importance of Plants in Modern Pharmacy and Medicine 2 Pharmacognosy and Its History: People, Plants and Natural Products SECTION 2 Medicinal Plant Sciences 3 General Principles of Botany: Morphology and Systematics 4 Plant Families Yielding Important Medicines 5 Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology SECTION 3 Natural Products: An Introduction 6 Natural Product Chemistry 7 Analytical Methods for Natural Products 8 Natural Product Isolation and Structure Elucidation 9 Natural Products With Anticancer and Chemopreventive Effects 10 Antimicrobial Natural Products SECTION 4 Herbal Medicinal Products 11 The Complex Pharmacology of Herbal Medicines 12 Production, Quality Control and Standardisation of Herbal Medicines 13 Toxicity of Herbal Constituents 14 Herbal Medicine Interactions 15 Regulation and Pharmacovigilance for Herbal Medicines 16 Plants in Traditional Medicine Systems 17 Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Plant Therapies PART B Important Plant Medicines 18 The Gastrointestinal and Biliary System 19 The Cardiovascular System 20 Weight-Loss Supplements 21 The Respiratory System 22 The Central Nervous System 23 The Musculoskeletal System 24 Female Hormonal and Reproductive Conditions 25 The Male Reproductive System 26 Supportive Therapies for Stress, Ageing, Cancer and Debility 27 Topical Phytotherapy: Skin, Hair, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat ANNEX Naming Herbal Drugs: Pharmaceutical (Latinised), Common English and Accepted Botanical Names (Binomials) and Synonyms Index

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Book SynopsisNurses! Test Yourself in Non-medical Prescribing is the essential self-test resource for nurses studying a prescribing qualification and preparing for exams.The book includes over 450 questions including full answers and explanations. The book includes: True or false questions Multiple choice questions Fill in the blanks questions Full glossary of terms Topics covered in this book include: Pharmacology Legal and ethical issues Therapeutic decision making Consultation skills Principles of safe prescribing Adverse drug reactions Drug licensing and handling Drug calculations Written by experienced non-medical prescribing lecturers, this test book will help you improve your results and tackle your exams with confidence!"I would like to congratulate the authors on an excellent revision aid. The resources identified, along with the questions designed to test students' knowledge, provides an eTable of ContentsAbout the AuthorsUsing this BookGuide to Useful Resources1. History of Prescribing - Independent and Supplementary2. Drug Development, Marketing and Administration3. Drug Licensing and Handling4. Getting to Know your BNF5. Legal and Ethical Issues in Prescribing6. Principles of Pharmacology7. Drug Calculations8. Consultation Skills and Clinical Decision Making9. Therapeutic Decision Making and Principles of Safe Prescribing10. Prescribing Errors11. Adverse Drug Reactions12. Cultural and Religious Issues13. ConcordanceGlossaryReferences

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Book SynopsisDrug misuse is a major challenge for health professionals in the 21st century, and community pharmacy holds a key place in the management of prescribed medication, the provision of health education and promotion messages to drug users. Two decades ago there would have been no need for a book to describe such the role of community pharmacy; however, since more people are injecting drugs now and HIV is on the rise, community pharmacists have found their services in higher demand. The quality practice of tomorrow hinges on trained and competent practitioners working in a variety of community pharmacy settings. Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy explains the historical, research and practical aspects. Experts use a practical and evidence-based approach to educate students of pharmacy, pre-registration pharmacists, community pharmacists working with drug users and anyone involved in developing and managing primary healthcare for drug misusers.Table of ContentsPart 1: Background. Opiate Addiction and the British System: Looking Back on the Twentieth Century and Trying to see its Shape in the Future. Drug Misuse and the Community Pharmacist: a Historical Overview. Part 2: Surveying the Situation. Reviewing the Situation - Pharmacists and Drug Misuse Services in England and Wales. Drug Misuse and Community Pharmacy in Scotland. Drug Misuse in Northern Ireland: the Role of the Community Pharmacist. Drug Users and Pharmacists: the Client Perspective. Part 3: Working with Drug Users. The History and Operation of Pharmacy Needle Exchanges. New Approaches to Dispensing Controlled Drugs: Supervised Consumption. Providing Health Care for Drug Users. Misuse Over-the-Counter Products. Part 4: Practical Matters - Training, Support and Shared Care. Legal and Ethical Considerations for Community Pharmacists. Training and Support for Pharmacists. Professional Conflicts for the Front-Line Community Pharmacist. Shared Care at the Primary and Secondary Interface: The Role of GPs and Specialist Drug Services. Part 5: The Way Forward. The Way Forward - Greater Specialism or More Generalism?

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Book SynopsisDesigned for pharmacy students Now updated for its Second Edition, Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Systems provides pharmacy students with a much-needed introduction to the mathematical intricacies of thermodynamics in relation to practical laboratory applications. Designed to meet the needs of the contemporary curriculum in pharmacy schools, the text makes these connections clear, emphasizing specific applications to pharmaceutical systems including dosage forms and newer drug delivery systems. Students and practitioners involved in drug discovery, drug delivery, and drug action will benefit from Connors'' and Mecozzi''s authoritative treatment of the fundamentals of thermodynamics as well as their attention to drug molecules and experimental considerations. They will appreciate, as well, the significant revisions to the Second Edition. Expanding the book''s scope and usefulness, the new edition: Explores in greater depth topics most relevantTable of ContentsPREFACE. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. 0. Review of Mathematics. 0.1. Introduction. 0.2. Dimensions and Units. 0.3. Logarithms and Exponents. 0.4. Algebraic and Graphical Analysis. 0.5. Dealing with Change. 0.6. Statistical Treatment of Data. Problems. I BASIC THERMODYNAMICS. 1. Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics. 1.1. Fundamental Concepts. 1.2. The First Law of Thermodynamics. 1.3. The Enthalpy. Problems. 2. The Entropy Concept. 2.1. The Entropy Defined. 2.2. The Second Law of Thermodynamics. 2.3. Applications of the Entropy Concept. Problems. 3. The Free Energy. 3.1. Properties of the Free Energy. 3.2. The Chemical Potential. Problems. 4. Equilibrium. 4.1. Conditions for Equilibrium. 4.2. Physical Processes. 4.3. Chemical Equilibrium. Problems. II THERMODYNAMICS OF PHYSICAL PROCESSES. 5. Introduction to Physical Processes. 5.1. Scope. 5.2. Concentration Scales. 5.3. Standard States. Problems. 6. Phase Transformations. 6.1. Pure Substances. 6.2. Multicomponent Systems. Problems. 7. Solutions of Nonelectrolytes. 7.1. Ideal Solutions. 7.2. Nonideal Solutions. 7.3. Partitioning Between Liquid Phases. Problems. 8. Solutions of Electrolytes. 8.1. Coulombic Interaction and Ionic Dissociation. 8.2. Mean Ionic Activity and Activity Coefficient. 8.3. The Debye–Hückel Theory. Problems. 9. Colligative Properties. 9.1. Boiling Point Elevation. 9.2. Freezing Point Depression. 9.3. Osmotic Pressure. 9.4. Isotonicity Calculations. Problems. 10. Solubility. 10.1. Solubility as an Equilibrium Constant. 10.2. The Ideal Solubility. 10.3. Temperature Dependence of the Solubility. 10.4. Solubility of Slightly Soluble Salts. 10.5. Solubilities of Nonelectrolytes: Further Issues. Problems. 11. Surfaces and Interfaces. 11.1. Thermodynamic Properties. 11.2. Adsorption. Problems. III THERMODYNAMICS OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES. 12. Acid–Base Equilibria. 12.1. Acid–Base Theory. 12.2. pH Dependence of Acid–Base Equilibria. 12.3. Calculation of Solution pH. 12.4. Acid–Base Titrations. 12.5. Aqueous Solubility of Weak Acids and Bases. 12.6. Nonaqueous Acid–Base Behavior. 12.7. Acid–Base Structure and Strength. Problems. 13. Electrical Work. 13.1. Introduction. 13.2. Oxidation–Reduction Reactions. 13.3. Electrochemical Cells. 13.4. pH Measurement. 13.5. Ion-Selective Membrane Electrodes. Problems. 14. Noncovalent Binding Equilibria. 14.1. Introduction. 14.2. The Noncovalent Interactions. 14.3. Binding Models. 14.4. Measurement of Binding Constants. 14.5. Applications. Problems. APPENDIXES. Appendix A Physical Constants. Appendix B Kinetic Theory of Gases. Appendix C Extrathermodynamic Relationships. ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS. BIBLIOGRAPHY. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction to research in pharmacy practice 2 Planning your research 3 Levels of Measurement PART 2 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS 4 Introduction to quantitative research 5 Validity and reliability: How do you know you are measuring what you think you are measuring? 6 Planning a survey, designing your questionnaire, and setting up a database 7 Participants in your research 8 Experimental design and randomised controlled trials: deciding what treatment works 9 Managing your results: a step-by-step guide to the principles underpinning your choice of the right statistics to use 10 Descriptive statistics: how many people said what and who were they? 11 Inferential statistics PART 3 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS 12 Introduction to Qualitative Research 13 Qualitative interviewing 14 Focus Groups 15 Observational Methods 16 Data analysis and coding 17 Data synthesis and presentation of findings 18 Other qualitative methods PART 4 MIXED METHODS RESEARCH 19 Multimethod, or "Mixed-Methods" Research PART 5 CONCLUSIONS 20 Research Outputs and Knowledge Translation 21 Conclusions - for just getting started

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFrom customer reviews of the previous edition: 'A great book. Everything is well organised and easy to understand. Covers all topics an undergraduate pharmacy student would need . useful for a practising pharmacist too.' 'This is an excellent introduction to pharmacy practice. It is an excellent read. Very well worth buying if you are a pharmacist or chemist.' 'I'm a final year medical student and found this great for all those learning outcomes that are really difficult to find. Things like details on the yellow card scheme and MHRA that I'd previously spent hours searching for - a concise, clear explanation of can be found here. There are also useful things like consent, capacity, health-behaviour models, prescription writing, controlled drugs and homeopathy information . mops up the learning outcomes that most other books don't cover. I've used it most for the practise drugs calculations as we have formatives on these and end of year OSCEs too!'Table of ContentsSection 1: The Patient Socio-behavioural aspects of health and illness Socio-behavioural aspects of treatment with medicines Communication skills for pharmacists and their team Consent History Taking/ Gathering Information Concordance Advice giving and the pharmacist as a health trainer Section 2: The Medicine Control of medicines The prescribing process and evidence-based medicine Drug evaluation and pharmacoeconomics Formularies in pharmacy practice Complementary and alternative medicines Using calculations in pharmacy practice Veterinary pharmacy Section 3: The Medicine Formulation Dispensing techniques (compounding and good practice) Oral unit dosage forms Packaging Solutions Suspensions Emulsions External preparations Suppositories and pessaries Powders and granules Section 4: The Specialized Pharmacy Product Production of sterile products Parenteral products Opthalmic products Inhaled products Parenteral nutrition and dialysis Radiopharmacy Specialized services Appliances Section 5: The Pharmacy Safety Process Clinical governance Risk management Standard operating procedures Audit Information retrieval in pharmacy practice Control of health professionals and their staff Continuing professional development and revalidation Section 6: The role of pharmacy in healthcare The role of pharmacy in healthcare Ethics - the theory Ethics in practice and ethical dilemmas Public health Structure and organization of pharmacy Intra- and inter-professional working Section 7: The patient, their medicine and beyond The prescription Patient charges of medicines and their impact on access Routes of administration and dosage forms Labelling of dispensed medicines Monitoring the patient The role of the pharmacist in medicines optimisation Public health and pharmacy interventions Substance use and misuse

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbidec® Acetazolamide Acetylcysteine Aciclovir Adrenaline (epinephrine) Amiloride Aminophylline and theophylline Amitriptyline Amoxicillin Second-generation antihistamines Atenolol Atropine Azithromycin Baclofen Beclometasone dipropionate Calcium Captopril Carbamazepine Carobel Cefotaxime Ceftriaxone Cefuroxime Chloral hydrate Chlorphenamine Ciclosporin Ciprofloxacin Clarithromycin Clobazam Codeine phosphate Colomycin Desmopressin Dexamethasone Digoxin Dobutamine Docusate Domperidone Dopamine Dornase alfa (DNAse) Erythromycin Ethosuximide Fluticasone Furosemide Gabapentin Gastrografin® Gaviscon® Gentamicin Glycopyrronium bromide (glycopyrrolate) Heparin (unfractionated) Hydrocortisone Hyoscine hydrobromide Hypertonic saline Ibuprofen Insulin Ipratropium bromide Iron (ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate, sodium feredetate) Isoniazid Ketamine Lactulose Lamotrigine Levetiracetam Levothyroxine sodium Lidocaine Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) Magnesium Mannitol Melatonin Meropenem Methylphenidate (Ritalin®, Medikinet®, Concerta XL®, Equasym XL®) Methotrexate Methylprednisolone Metronidazole Midazolam Montelukast Morphine Macrogols Omalizumab Omeprazole Ondansetron Oxybutynin hydrochloride Paracetamol Paraldehyde Phosphate (enema and supplements) Piperacillin with tazobactam (Tazocin®) Prednisolone Propranolol Ranitidine Rifampicin Salbutamol Salmeterol Senna Sodium picosulfate Sodium valproate Spironolactone Surfactant: pulmonary Tacrolimus Tobramycin Tranexamic acid Trimethoprim Vitamin D Vitamin K (Phytomenadione) Warfarin Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFrom customer reviews of the previous edition: 'Brilliant Book. I passed the PSA at 96% and was in the top 0.5% of the country.' 'Buy this book for the PSA, fantastic book, straight to the point.' 'Must-have book for the PSA, can enter the exam with so much more confidence knowing roughly what format/common things to know.' 'Excellent - really well-written book. short and sweet. Has all the important drugs, SE, interactions etc. prepares you well for the PSA (and other prescribing exams)' 'Brilliant book'Table of Contents1 Basic principles of prescribing 2 Prescription review: A foolproof plan 3 Data interpretation 4 Planning management 5 Communicating information 6 Calculation skills 7 Prescribing: Doing it yourself 8 Drug monitoring 9 Adverse drug reactions 10 Mock examinations

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Pharmacology and Drug Use 1 Preface 2 Pharmacology, Drug Names, and Classification Systems Section 2: Fundamentals of Pharmacology 3 General Principles of Drug Action 4 Molecular Aspects of Drug Action 5 Pharmacokinetic and Other Factors Influencing Drug Action 6 Pharmacodynamics and the Measurement of Drug Action Section 3: Drug Development 7 Drug Discovery and the Development of Small Molecules 8 Drug Discovery and the Development of Biologicals 9 Drug Safety, Toxicology, and Pharmacovigilance 10 Regulation of Drug Use Section 4: Drug Actions on Body Systems 11 Outline of Transmission and Drug Action in the Nervous System 12 Drugs and Neurological Disorders 13 Drugs and Pain 14 Drugs and the Cardiovascular System 15 Drugs and Blood: Haematopoiesis and Haemostasis 16 Drugs and the Inflammatory and Immune Response 17 Drugs and the Endocrine and Metabolic Systems 18 Drugs and the Renal System 19 Drugs and the Pulmonary System 20 Drugs and the Musculoskeletal System 21 Drugs and the Gastrointestinal System 22 Drugs and the Kidney and Genitourinary System 23 Drugs and the Skin 24 Drugs and the Eye 25 Drugs and the Ear 26 Drugs Used in Anaesthesia 27 Drug Use in Disorders of Nutrition 28 Drug Use in Dentistry Section 5: Drugs to Treat Infectious Diseases and Neoplasms 29 Antiviral Drugs 30 Antibacterial Drugs 31 Antifungal Drugs 32 Drugs and Parasites: Anti-protozoal and Antihelminthic Drugs 33 Drugs and Cancer Section 6: Drugs in the Community 34 Prescribing and Personalising Drug Treatments 35 Venoms, Toxins, Poisons, and Herbs 36 Drug Dependence and Drug Abuse

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface ....................................................................... vii Contributors ............................................................. ix Acknowledgements .................................................. xiii What is 'pharmaceutics'?......................................... xv Kevin M.G. Taylor and Michael E. Aulton 1. Design of dosage forms.................................. 1 Peter York 2. Dissolution and solubility ............................. 13 Michael E. Aulton 3. Properties of solutions ................................... 30 Michael E. Aulton 4. Surfaces and interfaces ................................... 39 Graham Buckton 5. Disperse systems.............................................. 50 David Attwood 6. Rheology........................................................... 81 Christopher Marriott 7. Kinetics ............................................................. 101 Gareth R. Williams and John P. Malkinson 8. Solid-state properties .................................... 114 Graham Buckton 9. Particle size analysis ..................................... 126 Kevin M.G. Taylor 10. Particle size reduction and size separation....................................................... 143 Michael E. Aulton 11. Mixing............................................................. 156 Andrew M. Twitchell 12. Powder flow................................................... 172 Michael E. Aulton 13. Fundamentals of microbiology................... 184 Lara-Marie Barnes and Geoffrey W. Hanlon 14. Pharmaceutical applications of microbiological techniques.......................... 208 Lara-Marie Barnes and Norman A. Hodges 15. Action of physical and chemical agents on microorganisms....................................... 229 Lara-Marie Barnes, Geoffrey W. Hanlon and Norman A. Hodges 16. Principles of sterilization ............................. 247 Susannah E. Walsh, Katie Laird and Jean-Yves Maillard 17. Sterilization in practice ................................ 257 Jean-Yves Maillard, Katie Laird and Susannah E. Walsh 18. Introduction to biopharmaceutics.............. 275 Marianne Ashford and Kevin M.G. Taylor 19. Gastrointestinal tract e physiology and drug absorption............................................. 279 Marianne Ashford and Kevin M.G. Taylor 20. Bioavailability e physicochemical, dosage form and formulation factors ........ 297 Marianne Ashford, Kevin M.G. Taylor and Hala M. Fadda 21. Assessment of biopharmaceutical properties ....................................................... 320 Marianne Ashford and Kevin M.G. Taylor 22. Dosage regimens ........................................... 343 Soraya Dhillon and Nkiruka Umaru 23. Pharmaceutical preformulation .................. 360 Simon Gaisford 24. Solutions ........................................................ 386 Sudaxshina Murdan 25. Clarification ................................................... 397 Andrew M. Twitchell 26. Suspensions ................................................... 407 Susan A. Barker 27. Emulsions and creams ................................. 424 Gillian M. Eccleston 28. Ointments, pastes, gels, cutaneous patches and topical sprays........................... 453 Majella E. Lane 29. Powders, granules and granulation ............ 463 Michael E. Aulton 30. Drying............................................................. 483 Michael E. Aulton and Satyanarayana Somavarapu 31. Tablets and compaction............................... 501 Göran Alderborn and Göran Frenning 32. Modified-release oral drug delivery ............ 542 Emma L. McConnell, Christine M. Madla and Abdul W. Basit 33. Coating of tablets and multiparticulates ... 558 Stuart C. Porter 34. Continuous manufacturing of tablets ........ 574 Aktham Aburub and Hala M. Fadda 35. Hard capsules ................................................ 586 Brian E. Jones 36. Soft capsules .................................................. 599 Stephen Tindal 37. Dissolution testing of solid dosage forms............................................................... 612 Ana Cristina Freire, Francesca K.H. Gavins and Abdul W. Basit 38. Parenteral drug delivery ............................... 626 Robert Lowe 39. Pulmonary drug delivery ............................. 641 Kevin M.G. Taylor 40. Nasal drug delivery....................................... 658 Gary P. Martin and Alison B. Lansley 41. Ocular drug delivery..................................... 677 Hala Fadda, Ashkan Khalili, Peng Tee Khaw and Steve Brocchini 42. Otic drug delivery ......................................... 701 Xu Liu, Hugh Smyth and Feng Zhang 43. Topical and transdermal drug delivery ...... 713 Adrian C. Williams 44. Rectal and vaginal drug delivery................. 735 Kalliopi Dodou 45. Preparation and delivery of biopharmaceuticals....................................... 752 Ijeoma F. Uchegbu and Andreas G. Schätzlein 46. Pharmaceutical nanotechnology and nanomedicines .............................................. 768 Yvonne Perrie 47. Radiopharmaceuticals................................... 789 Neil Hartman and Margaret Cooper 48. The formulation and manufacture of plant medicines............................................. 805 G. Brian Lockwood 49. Design and administration of medicines for paediatric and geriatric patients............ 818 Catherine Tuleu, Mine Orlu and David Wright 50. Packaging ....................................................... 833 Sudaxshina Murdan 51. Chemical stability in dosage forms............ 848 Andrew R. Barnes and Mark Santillo 52. Microbial contamination, spoilage and preservation of medicines............................ 860 Norman A. Hodges and Lara-Marie Barnes 53. Product stability and stability testing......... 871 Paul Marshall 54. Pharmaceutical quality: the application of pharmaceutics in medicines regulation ....................................................... 894 Kevin M.G. Taylor, Majella E. Lane and Khalid A. Sheikh Self-assessment questions Sudaxshina Murdan Please check your eBook at https://studentconsult. inkling.com/ for self-assessment questions. See inside cover for registration details. Index.......................................................................... 915

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Book SynopsisWritten specifically for pharmacy students, this book explains basic statistics. It contains chapters on basic concepts such as types of data, graphical representation of data, distribution and standard deviation. More advanced statistical techniques, such as ANOVA, are also discussed.Trade Review'This book is a welcome addition to the Pharmacy library...an undoubted strength of the book is its clarity in presentation...the book is highly recommended to any person interested in quantitative aspects of pharmacy...' Prof. Mike Roberts, the Department of Medicine, Department of Practice and Policy, Princess Alexandra Hospital, The University of Queensland, Australia, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 1 May 2003 -- Mike Roberts * Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology *'Pharmaceutical Statistics is well thought out and well written, with a good layout that does not get bogged down with overly complex explanations.' Henry Skupek, Program Support Coordinator, Australian College of Pharmacy Practice, Canberra, Australian Pharmacist, 1 Feb 2003 -- Henry Skupek * Australian Pharmacist *'...the book is a useful addition to the range of books available on pharmaceutical statistics.' Alain Li Wan Po, The Pharmaceutical Journal, 7 June 2003 -- Alain Li Wan Po * The Pharmaceutical Journal *

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Book SynopsisThis is a companion self-study aid to Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations for practising calculations similar to those that may be presented in pharmacy examinations and in practice.Trade Review'Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook provides a source of practice problems for students desiring more preparation, as well as providing a self-assessment resource to assure basic pharmacy calculations skills.' Ann Zweber, BPharm, Oregon State University. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. v.70(5); Oct 15, 2006 -- Ann Zweber * American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education *

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Book SynopsisThis work gives an introduction to all aspects of drug use in renal failure.Introduction to Renal Therapeutics is an introduction to all aspects of drug use in renal failure. Covering various diseases affecting the kidneys, each chapter discusses the disease process and treatment. It also addresses the role of the pharmacist in patient care. Case studies and questions and answers are included at the end of each chapter.Written by members of the UK Renal Pharmacy Group, this book will be of particular interest to anyone new to, or planning a career in, renal pharmacy. It will also be of interest to nonspecialists who deal with renal patients and to pharmacy students, and to any healthcare professional with an interest in renal medicine.Trade Review'The book is organized so that any topic can be referenced easily and individual chapters are structured so that information is provided in a logical and clear format. This is a useful reference for pharmacists working with renally impaired patients. It outlines some of the major challenges encountered in clinical practice when treating these patients. The chapters are organized nicely with topic headings and tables highlighting key concepts, and succeeds in capturing clinically pertinent topics in renal medicine today.'Melissa M. Ranieri, BS, PharmD (Temple University School of Pharmacy) Doody Enterprises, Inc. March 2008 -- Melissa M. Ranieri * Doody's Notes *'The text offers a good overview of the issues pertinent to chronic kidney disease. Introduction to Renal Therapeutics provides a broad overview of the diseases and complications commonly associated with chronic kidney diseases and will be of interest to pharmacists and pharmacy students not familiar with nephrology.'Marianna Leung, BSc Pharm, PharmD CHJP Vol. 61, No. 4 July- August 2008 -- Marianna Leung * CHJP *'This book will be of value to anyone interested in expanding his or her knowledge about drug therapy for the renally impaired patient. The devotion of separate chapters to complications such as renal bone disease encourages the reader to fully explore the nuances of these conditions and their drug therapy.'Hillary Wall Grillo PharmD, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy Volume 42 July/ August 2008 -- Hillary Wall Grillo * The Annals of Pharmacotherapy *Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Laboratory Tests and Investigations; 3. Acute Renal Failure; 4. Chronic Kidney Disease; 5. Renal Anaemia; 6. Renal Bone Disease; 7. Hypertension / Hyperlipidaemia; 8. Renal Replacement Therapy; 9. Renal Transplantation; 10. Drug Dosing in Patients with Renal Impairment; 11. Drug Induced Kidney Failure; 12. Autoimmune Kidney Disease; 13. Paediatric Kidney Disease; 14. Renal Pharmacy in Critical Care; 15. Pain Control in Renal Impairment; 16. Diabetes Management in Kidney Disease; 17. Myeloma and Kidney Disease; 18. Palliative care; 19. Dietary Management of Kidney Disease; 20. Travelling and Vaccines.

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Book SynopsisConsiders the importance of pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical dosage form design by considering the clinical use of modern drugs. This book also considers the use and behaviour of dosage forms in different age groups and patient groups along with developments such as personalised therapies and genomics.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Drugs and Excipients; 3. Oral Formulations; 4. Parenteral Formulations; 5. Adverse Reactions; 6. Pharmaceutics and the Neonate; 7. Pharmaceutics of Disease States; 8. Advanced Delivery Systems.

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