Main description:

Haemodynamics and Immune Defence: Discoveries in Pharmacology, Second Edition, Volume Three presents selected articles from the historic Discoveries in Pharmacology series that are enhanced with commentary from contemporary scholars who discuss the reception and importance of each chapter along with an updated bibliography on the subject and contributions from those involved in Nobel Prize winning discoveries and pioneering advancements in Pharmacology. This volume brings forth discussions on key discoveries in hemodynamics and immune defense, including chapters on penicillin by Dr. Selwyn and asthma by Dr. Brocklehurst.

Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students in the area, will find this useful teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. Chapters can also be used to supplement course material in pharmacology and medical courses. It will also be of interest to those who are interested in the history of medicine.

Contents:

1. The control of blood pressure: The discovery of beta adrenoceptor blocking drugs
2. The control of blood pressure: Peripheral anti-hypertensives: ganglion and adrenergic neurone-blocking agents
3. Anti-inflammatory drugs: The proliferation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSATDS
4. Anti-inflammatory drugs: The story of aspirin
5. The inhibition of allergic reactions: Histamine receptor antagonists
6. The inhibition of allergic reactions: Asthma: a long and continuing story
7. From dyes to drugs
8. The discovery of penicillin and cephalosporins