Arm yourself with a firm understanding of the principles of pharmacology with this easy A-Z guide. It includes all the key drugs you'll come across as a paramedic, explaining the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for each. Separated into two sections, the first part provides an in-depth overview of pharmacological principles for paramedics, along with chapters on medicine law, PGDs and adverse drug reactions. The second section explains the science behind each drug. It is the perfect companion for enabling you to understand the wider context of UK guidance. Key features include: • Full colour diagrams• An A-Z drugs guide• Up-to-date and in line with UK guidance and policy
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Boxes
About the Authors
Foreword
Preface
Section A
Introduction
Medicines and Law
Routes of Administration
Pharmacokinetics
Introduction
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Individual Variation in Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Introduction
Receptor Pharmacology
Enzymes
Ion Channels
Transporters
Adverse Drug Reactions
Section B
Introduction
Medicines
Adrenaline
Amiodarone
Aspirin
Atropine Sulfate
Benzylpenicilin Sodium
Chlorphenamine
Dexamethasone
Diazepam
Furosemide
Glucagon, Glucose 10% and Glucose 40% Oral Gel
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Ibuprofen
Ipratropium Bromide
Methoxyflurane (Penthrox)
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Misoprostol
Morphine Sulfate
Naloxone Hydrochloride
Nitrous Oxide
Ondansetron
Salbutamol
Sodium Chloride 0.9%
Tranexamic Acid
Glossary
Index
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