Pharmakologie

This book focuses on various aspects and applications of drug repurposing, the understanding of which is important for treating diseases. Due to the high costs and time associated with the new drug discovery process, the inclination toward drug repurposing is increasing for common as well as rare diseases. A major focus of this book is understanding the role of drug repurposing to develop drugs for infectious diseases, including antivirals, antibacterial and anticancer drugs, as well as immunotherapeutics.

Introduced in the 1980s, biologic medications have since become important tools in modern medicine. However, biologics are expensive, greatly affecting the healthcare budgets of both underdeveloped and developed countries. Fortunately, biosimilars, which are highly similar, reverse-engineered versions of existing biological medicines and their active ingredients, are now available as more affordable options for patients treated with biologics. This book discusses biosimilars with chapters on clinical trials, regulation, pharmacovigilance, and the interchangeability of biosimilars with biologics. It also addresses future trends in the biosimilars market.

This book brings together recent developments in the field of drug delivery. Technological advancements in the field of pharmaceutical sciences have revolutionized the patient care industry. The book serves to bridge the gap between the current research scenario and the technical knowledge provided at the pharmaceutical institutions to maximize the skills of individuals involved at any level in this domain. Chapters address topics related to the formulation and evaluation of drug delivery systems, various targeting approaches and novel tools, and design and statistical techniques employed to develop robust and effective dosage forms.

Step into the intricate world where science meets nature, and discover the roots of modern medicine. A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy by Lucius Elmer Sayre is more than a pharmacognosy manual; it is a window into the 19th century's botanical and medicinal wisdom. Here, the secrets of the vegetable kingdom and the foundations of herbal and animal drugs are laid bare, with clarity and authority. Every page guides readers through botanical characteristics, pharmacal botany, and the essential pharmacopoeial preparations that shaped the era's medical practice. Knowledge lives here.This historical drug compendium is renowned for its precise detail, including a syllabus of inorganic remedial agents, and its exploration of insects injurious to drugs-an essential reference for medical students, herbal medicine enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the evolution of pharmacology. Sayre's work, part of the Lucius Elmer Sayre collection, bridges the gap between scientific rigour and the curiosity that drives discovery. Its blend of botanical characteristics guide, animal drugs reference, and practical pharmacognosy is as relevant for collectors as for those beginning their study of the field.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

This new edition outlines the evidence-base for the use of medication during breastfeeding. It presents an expanded and updated guide to the most frequently prescribed drugs and their safety for breastfeeding mothers. Evaluating the evidence for interventions and using a simple format for quickly identifying medications which are safe or unsafe to use, it also highlights those drugs where there is inconclusive evidence. Additional contextual information - including material on the biology of the breast, chronic conditions, conditions related to lactation, and how to effectively support mothers - makes this the most complete text for practitioners who support and treat breastfeeding women.