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Wotring, Virginia E.

Space Pharmacology [electronic resource] / by Virginia E. Wotring. - XI, 109p. 23 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Space Development, 2191-8171 .

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Absorption -- Chapter 3: Distribution -- Chapter 4: Metabolism and Excretion -- Chapter 5: Central Nervous System -- Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System -- Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal System -- Chapter 8: Musculoskeletal System -- Chapter 9: Multiple Systems Spaceflight Effects -- Chapter 10: Conclusions - Special Challenges of Long Duration Exploration -- References -- Abbreviations.

“Space Pharmacology” is a review of the current knowledge regarding the use of pharmaceuticals during spaceflights. It is a comprehensive review of the literature, addressing each area of pharmacokinetics and each major physiological system in turn. Every section begins with a topic overview, and is followed by a discussion of published data from spaceflight, and from ground experiments meant to model the spaceflight situation. Includes a discussion looking forward to the new medical challenges we are likely to face on longer duration exploration missions. This book is a snapshot of our current knowledge that also highlights areas of unknown.

9781461433965


Physics.
Pharmaceutical technology.
Chemistry, inorganic.
Astrophysics.
Physics.
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.
Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology.
Inorganic Chemistry.

QB495-500.269

520 500.5

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