Includes bibliographical references and index.

General principles of pharmacology -- Drug forms and administration -- Patient and family teaching -- Adrenergic and cholinergic drugs -- Psychiatric drugs -- Anticonvulsant and antiparkinsonism drugs -- Cholinesterase inhibitors -- Antiemetic and antivertigo drugs -- Anesthetic drugs -- Analgesics and antagonists -- Antihistamines and decongestants -- Bronchodilators and antiasthma drugs -- Antitussives, mucolytics, expectorants -- Drugs for heart conditions -- Antianginal and peripheral dilating drugs -- Antihypertensives -- Antihyperlipidemic drugs -- Anticoagulant, thrombolytic, and anti-anemia drugs -- Diuretics -- Urinary anti-infectives and miscellaneous urinary drugs -- Drugs that affect the gastrointestinal system -- Antidiabetic drugs -- Hormones and related drugs -- Drugs acting on the uterus -- Antibacterial drugs -- Other anti-infective drugs -- Immunologic agents -- Antineoplastic drugs -- Drugs that affect the musculoskeletal system -- Topical drugs used in the treatment of skin disorders -- Otic and ophthalmic preparations -- Fluids and electrolytes.