Handbook on opium : history and basis of opioids in therapeutics /: history and basis of opioids in therapeutics. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Vasanth Kumar.
• Authors: Kumar, Vasanth
• Contents: Section 1 – History: From Cotyledons to Capsules ; ; Part I: Plant ; 1. Botanical Aspects; ; Part II: History ; 2. Pre-History; 3. Ancient History; 4. Post-Classical History; 5. Modern History; 6. Contemporary History; ; Part III. Trade ; 7. Business of Opium; ; Section 2 – Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics: Receptors, Effectors and Beyond ; ; Part IV: Alkaloids; 8. Opiates; 9. Opioids; ; Part V: Molecular Basics ; 10. Receptors; 11. Effectors; ; Part VI: Effects; 12. Biological Effects; 13. Mechanisms; 14. Clinical Uses and Issues; ; Part VII: The Future ; 15. Outlook; ; Epilogue; Index
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (colour)
• Subjects: 615.7822; Opioids -- Therapeutic use -- History; Opium -- Therapeutic use -- History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323909044
• Related ISBNs: 9780323909037
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