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Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor: The Human Stories Behind the Drugs We Use
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Publication Date
- 2006-08-01
- Pages
- 310
- ISBN
- 9780195300994
- EAN
- 9780195300994
- Book Title
- Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor : the Human Stories Behind the Drugs We Use
- Item Length
- 6.3in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Science, Health & Fitness, Medical
- Topic
- Men's Health, Pharmacology, Anesthesiology, History
- Item Width
- 9.3in
- Item Weight
- 21.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
About this product
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The stories behind drug discovery are fascinating, full of human and scientific interest. This is a book on the history of drug discovery that highlights the intellectual splendor of discoverers as well as the human frailty associated them. History is replete with examples of breakthrough medicines that have saved millions of lives. Ether as an anesthetic by Morton; penicillin as an antibiotic by Fleming; and insulin as an anti-diabetic by Banting are just a few examples. The discoverers of these medicines are doubtlessly benefactors to mankind--for instance, without penicillin, 75% of us probably would not be alive because some of our parents or grandparents would have succumbed to infections. Dr. Jack Li, a medicinal chemist who is intimately involved with drug discovery, has assembled an astounding amount of facts and information behind important drugs through extensive literature research and interviews with many inventors of the drugs including Viagra and Lipitor. There have been many myths and inaccuracies associated with those legendary drugs. The inventors perspectives afforded this book an invaluable accuracy and insight because history is not history unless it is true. The text is supplemented by many anecdotes, pictures and postage stamps. Both specialist and layman will find Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor informative and entertaining. Students in chemistry, pharmacy, and medicine, workers in healthcare and high school science teachers will find this book most useful. Features * Provides a convenient summary of some of the major advances in pharmaceuticals * Provides new insight into the human side of science, including the role of luck and persistence * Exposes the myths and inaccuracies associated with famous, popular drugs such as Lipitor and Viagra Includes engaging anecdotes and many color illustrations
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195300998
ISBN-13
9780195300994
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52417408
Product Key Features
Book Title
Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor : the Human Stories Behind the Drugs We Use
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Men's Health, Pharmacology, Anesthesiology, History
Publication Year
2006
Genre
Science, Health & Fitness, Medical
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.3in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Rm301.15.L5 2006
Reviews
" Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor:The Hunam Stories behind the Drugs We Use treats readers to the inspiring tales of discovery of dozens of drugs from digitalis to anesthetics to today's blockbuster pharmaceuticals."-- C&EN News, "Laughing Gas, Viagra, and Lipitor:The Hunam Stories behind the Drugs We Use treats readers to the inspiring tales of discovery of dozens of drugs from digitalis to anesthetics to today's blockbuster pharmaceuticals."--C&EN News
Table of Content
1. Cancer Drugs, From Nitrogen Mustards to Gleevec2. Drugs to Kill Germs3. Cardiovascular Drugs, From Nitroglycerin to Lipitor4. Sex and Drugs5. Drugs of the Mind6. Diabetes Drugs7. Anesthetics8. Anti-inflammatory Drugs9. ReflectionsBibliographyAppendix 1 Chemical Structures of the DrugsAppendix 2 Trademarks of the DrugsIndex
Copyright Date
2006
Lccn
2006-002586
Dewey Decimal
362.29/9
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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