The Nervous System, Discoveries in Pharmacology, Volume 1

The Nervous System, Discoveries in Pharmacology, Volume One, the Second Edition in the Discoveries in Pharmacology series, presents commentary from contemporary scholars, an updated bibliography on subjects presented, and contributions from Nobel Prize winners and other pharmacology pioneers. The series brings together acknowledged experts in their fields, providing firsthand accounts of important discoveries and discussing scientific backgrounds and pivotal moments. This volume brings forth discussions on key discoveries in psycho- and neuro-pharmacology, hemodynamics, and hormones, including chapters on antipsychotic agents by Nobel winner Anders Carlsson, Willy Haefely on benzodiazepine, and butyrophenone-type neuroleptics by P. A. J. Janssen and J. P. Tollenaere. Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students in the area will find this series a useful teaching tool and launching pad to new discoveries. Chapters can also be used to supplement course material in pharmacology and medical courses. The book will also be of interest to those interested in the history of medicine. Contains primary-source documents currently unavailable Presents the science behind major pharmacological breakthroughs by those who discovered them Includes commentary that contextualizes the importance of discoveries and related readings INDICE: 1. Chemical transmission of nerve impulses2. The suppression of psychotic behaviour: Discovery of the clinical use of neuroleptics3. The suppression of psychotic behaviour: The discovery of the butyrophenone-type neuroleptics4. The suppression of psychotic behaviour: Antipsychotic agents: elucidation of their mode of action5. Antidepressants: Clinical discoveries with antidepressant drugs6. Antidepressants: Monoamine oxdase and its inhibitors in relation to antidepressive activity7. Levodopa and dopamine agonists in the treatment of Parkinson's disease8. Alleviation of anxiety9. The development of antiepileptic drugs

• ISBN: 978-0-323-85519-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 510
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés