ABSTRACT

This overview of autonomic pharmacology describes the anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of the autonomic involuntary nervous system. Covering the diverse group of drugs acting on the autonomous nervous system, their actions are reviewed together with their clinical uses, side effects, interactions and subcellular mechanisms of action. Information is organized in a logical flow, bringing together the latest advances in an integrated form on topics usually found only in a fragmented form.; This work is intended for all those researching in industry and academic institutions in pharmaceutical, pharmacological sciences, pharmacy, medical sciences, physiology, neurosciences, biochemistry and molecular biology.

chapter 2|52 pages

Sympathetic Neurotransmission

chapter 4|36 pages

Sympathomimetic Amines: Actions and Uses

chapter 5|53 pages

Adrenoceptor Antagonists

chapter 8|21 pages

Parasympathomimetic Amines

chapter 10|32 pages

Anticholinesterases

chapter 14|18 pages

Supersensitivity and Desensitization