ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the structure and function of the digestive system, the disorders and pathologies associated with the digestive system and the action of the major drug groups used in their treatment. As nausea and labyrinthine disorders can result in vomiting, drugs for these conditions have been included in this chapter.
200The chapter contains some brief case studies and finishes off with self-test questions so you can make sure you have understood the physiology of the digestive system, associated disorders and the pharmacology of drugs used to treat those disorders.
