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9783527304035
Pain relieving drugs - analgesics - are the most commonly used pharmaceuticals, and an indispensable tool for a multitude of therapeutic approaches. Classified by their mode of action, all important classes of analgesics are presented, including recent developments that have not been introduced to the market. Altogether more than 300 compounds are described. A carefully designed layout presents the most relevant information at a glance, including compound structure, physical properties, synthesis schemes and clinical uses. Trade names for different countries are also given, allowing quick reference to compounds currently on the market. With its broad scope and extensive compound listings, this is a premier reference source for pain treatment by pharmacological means. A valuable resource for clinicians, drug developers and pain researchers.Buschmann, Helmut is the author of 'Analgesics From Chemistry and Pharmacology to Clinical Application' with ISBN 9783527304035 and ISBN 3527304037.
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