Aspirin and Related Drugs

Herausgeber: Rainsford, Kim D

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

With contributions from leading authorities, this volume reviews over a century of aspirin research and use. The most authoritative reference currently available, it provides a comprehensive source of information on the history, chemistry, absorption in the body, therapeutic effects, toxicology, elimination, and future uses of aspirin. The book includes the commercial use of aspirin and outlines the chemical properties and synthesis of aspirin and its derivatives developed over the last 100 years. Physicians, pharmacists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, and chemists will find this definitive reference an invaluable insight into this popular and fascinating drug.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 804
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 178mm x 38mm
• Gewicht: 1701g
• ISBN-13: 9780367393656
• ISBN-10: 0367393654
• Artikelnr.: 57780555

Autorenporträt

Kim D. Rainsford

Inhaltsangabe

History and Development of the Salicylates. The Industrial History of
Analgesics: The Evolution of Analgesics and Antipyretics. Occurrence,
Properties and Synthetic Developments of the Salicylates. Pharmacokinetics
and Metabolism of the Salicylates. Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics of
Ibuprofen. Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen).
Pharmacology and Biochemistry of Salicylates and Related Drugs.
Side-effects and Toxicology of the Salicylates. Reye's Syndrome and
Aspirin. Salicylates in the Treatment of Acute Pain. Acetysalicylic Acid
for the Prevention and Treatment of Thromboembolic Diseases. Use of
Salicylates in Rheumatic and Related Conditions. Aspirin and NSAIDs in the
Prevention of Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and other Novel Therapeutic
Actions.