A Practical Treatise On Materia Medica And Therapeutics

By Roberts Bartholow

Book Overview

A Practical Treatise On Materia Medica And Therapeutics is a comprehensive book written by Bartholow and Roberts. The book is aimed at providing a thorough understanding of the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics. It covers a wide range of topics related to materia medica and therapeutics, including the history of medicine, the sources of drugs, the classification of drugs, and the methods of drug administration.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of pharmacology and therapeutics. The first section provides an overview of the history of medicine and the development of pharmacology. The second section discusses the sources of drugs and their classification.The third section covers the methods of drug administration, including oral, parenteral, and topical routes. The fourth section focuses on the pharmacodynamics of drugs, including their mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, and adverse reactions.The fifth section discusses the pharmacokinetics of drugs, including their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The sixth section covers the principles of drug therapy, including drug selection, dosage, and monitoring.The book also includes a section on specific drug classes, such as antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. Each drug class is discussed in detail, including their mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects.Overall, A Practical Treatise On Materia Medica And Therapeutics is an essential resource for students and professionals in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics, as well as detailed information on specific drug classes and their uses.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: 1417957123
• ISBN13: 9781417957125
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 828 Pages
• Weight: 3.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"