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The Science of Pharmacology

  • 1st Edition - July 3, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Jahangir Moini, Mandana Naderi, Jennifer G. Schnellmann, Anthony Scott
  • Language: English

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The Science of Pharmacology offers a detailed and contemporary exploration of medications, delving into the scientific principles behind drug actions and their therapeutic applications. It is an essential resource for students in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, providing foundational knowledge on a wide range of topics. The book addresses the effects of drugs on various bodily systems, such as the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and also covers their impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond the core topics, the book also discusses special subjects like herbal medications and drug interactions.

It includes valuable teaching materials, including test banks and quizzes, and offers comprehensive insights into toxicological treatments, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching in the field.

Key features

  • Showcases fundamental information on the basics of the science of pharmacology, exploring the study of drug actions and their therapeutic uses
  • Includes illustrations and tables to enhance learning experiences
  • Offers study questions, case questions, and other beneficial learning material for students, as well as test banks, PowerPoint slides, and video content for instructors

Readership

Undergraduate and graduate students in pharmacology and healthcare

Table of contents

Unit I: General Principals

1. Introduction

2. Pharmacodynamics

3. Pharmacokinetics

4. Pharmacogenomics

5. Medication Errors

6. Complementary and Alternative Therapies

7. Medical Law and Ethics

8. Drug Approvals and Drug Regulation

Unit II: Drug Effects in the Central Nervous System

9. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs

10. Antiseizure Drugs

11. General Anesthetics

12. Local Anesthetics

13. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

14. Drugs Used in Parkinsonism and Other Movement Disorders

15. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists

16. Substance Use Disorders

Unit III: Autonomic Drugs

17. Neurotransmitters

18. Adrenergic Agonists

19. Adrenergic Antagonists

20. Cholinergic Agonists

21. Cholinergic Antagonists

Unit IV: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs

22. Anxiety and Insomnia Drugs

23. Antidepressants

24. Antipsychotic Drugs

25. Schizophrenia Drugs

26. Personality Disorder Drugs

27. Somatic Symptom Disorders

28. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs

Unit V: Cardiovascular Drugs

29. Antihyperlipidemic Drugs

30. Antianginal Drugs

31. Antihypertensive Drugs

32. Antiarrhythmic Drugs

33. Drugs Used in Coagulation Disorders

34. Drugs Used in Heart Failure

35. Diuretics

36. Drugs Used for Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Unit VI: Endocrine Drugs

37. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones

38. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

39. Adrenocorticosteroids and Adrenocortical Antagonists

40. Gonadal Hormones and Inhibitors

41. Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs

Unit VII: Gastrointestinal Drugs

42. Antiemetics and Antidiarrheal Drugs

43. Antiulcer Drugs

44. Chronic Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs

Unit VIII: Respiratory Drugs

45. Asthma Drugs

46. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Drugs

Unit IX: Chemotherapeutic Drugs

47. Antiviral Drugs

48. Antibacterial Drugs

49. Antituberculosis Drugs

50. Antifungal Drugs

51. Antiprotozoal Drugs

52. Cancer Chemotherapy

53. Immunopharmacology

Unit X: Toxicology

54. Heavy Metals

55. Occupational Toxicology

56. Treatment of Intoxicated Patients

Unit XI: Special Topics

57. Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medications

58. Drug Interactions

59. NSAIDs and Acetaminophen

60. Drugs Used in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Appendix
A: Dosage Calculations
B: ISMP List of High-alert Medications
C: Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions
D: Answers to Case Study Critical Thinking Questions

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 3, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Jahangir Moini

Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, until his retirement, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 23 years, has been an international author of 56 books (including 11 books for Elsevier).
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Professor of Science and Health, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay, FL, USA

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Mandana Naderi

Naderi is also part of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and an Antimicrobial Stewardship Expert at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her areas of interest include antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, and public health.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Practice, Pharmacy Practice & Science Division of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, USA

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Jennifer G. Schnellmann

Dr. Schnellmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, at the University of Arizona. She is also Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is the author of seven books, on topics including cardiovascular pharmacology and strategies for gaining admission to professional school. She teaches medical, graduate, and undergraduate students across several courses in toxicology and pharmacology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Arizona, USA

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Anthony Scott

Anthony C. Scott serves as an executive Pharmacy leader in the healthcare space. He obtained his PharmD from The University of Georgia and his MBA in Healthcare Management from New England College. He completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA and then completed his PGY-2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency at the North Florida - South Georgia VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He is also a diplomat of the ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Leadership Academy. Prior to Emory, he served as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations at The University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) and was also the PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administrative Residency program director at UCM. Anthony has been an active member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), currently serving as the Chair-Elect for the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders (SPPL). He has previously served as the Director for the SPPL and also as Chair for the Educational Steering Committee. He has been an ASHP Foundation Research Project Member on RFID technology and development. He has also been active with the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GSHP) since returning to the state of Georgia, previously serving as the District Director for the NE metro region of the state.

Affiliations and expertise
Director of Pharmacy, Cardinal Health, USA