Table of Contents

Preface
Using this book
Abbreviations used in the text Introduction
Laxatives
Controlling gastric acidity
Diuretics
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
Vasodilators (calcium channel blockers and nitrates)
Anticoagulants
Bronchodilators: selective beta2 adrenoreceptor agonists
Corticosteroids
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants: focus on SSRIs
Anti-emetics
Opioid analgesics
Anti-epileptic drugs: focus on carbamazepine and valproate
Antibacterial drugs
Insulin
Oral anti-diabetic drugs
Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs
Cytotoxic drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Idiosyncratic drug reactions Glossary
References
Bibliography/Further Reading
Index

About the Author

Sue Jordan is Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Science at Swansea University, Wales, UK.