Medicinal Products

The new edition has been significantly revised and supplemented, taking into account the achievements of pharmacology in recent years, the emergence of new medicinal products, and their implementation in pharmacotherapy practice. The book contains a general introduction and 14 chapters.

The first 7 chapters are devoted to the following pharmacological (pharmacotherapeutic) groups of medicinal products: those acting primarily on the central nervous system; affecting mainly peripheral neuromediator processes; on afferent nerve endings; on the cardiovascular system; on the excretory function of the kidneys; hepatoprotective agents; uterine preparations.

Chapters 8 to 14 contain information about agents regulating metabolic processes; about antihypoxants and antioxidants; about agents regulating immunological processes (immunomodulators, immunocorrectors); about preparations from different pharmacological groups; about antimicrobial, antiviral, and other anti-infectious agents; about drugs used for the treatment of oncological diseases; about some diagnostic (contrast agents, etc.) agents.

For individual preparations, data is provided on their chemical nature, structure, synonyms, main pharmacological properties, pharmacokinetic parameters, mechanisms of action, indications for use, dosages, possible side effects and contraindications, dosage forms, and some other information necessary for rational pharmacotherapy. When using the book, it is recommended to carefully familiarize oneself with the general introduction and general information preceding individual chapters and subsections.

The book is intended for doctors, pharmacists, and other medical service specialists, for students of higher medical and pharmaceutical educational institutions, as well as for specialists involved in the creation of new medicinal products.

16th edition, revised, corrected, and supplemented.