Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics

This instrumental guide concentrates on the pharmacologic treatment for specific gastrointestinal situations, including motility disorders, pregnancy, cirrhosis and more. Primary emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of drugs and their therapeutic benefit. The book is divided into 15 organized sections: Fundamentals of GI Pharmacology, Acid-related Disorders, Motility Disorders, Functional GI Disorders, Pain Management, GI Water Flux, Infections of the Gut, AIDS and the Gut, Acute and Chronic Noninfectious Inflammatory States, Pharmacologic Therapy of Hepatic Disorders, Biliary Pharmacology, Pancreas, Pharmacology of GI Vasculature, Special Issues, and Drug Assessment. Each section is led by an editor who is a respected leader in the relevant field.