Ophthalmology Clinical Pharmacology

Author: Chen Zuji
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive and systematic reference on ophthalmic pharmacology and ophthalmic drug therapy. It is divided into four parts: General Principles, Common Ophthalmic Drugs, Treatment of Common Eye Diseases with Drugs, and Drug-Induced Ocular Diseases. The General Principles section focuses on the patterns of drug absorption, distribution, excretion, and metabolism in the eye, various factors affecting drug action on the eye, new ophthalmic drug formulations, and clinical research on new ophthalmic drugs. The section on common ophthalmic drugs provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the mechanisms of action of ophthalmic drugs, their ocular permeability, clinical efficacy and indications, routes of administration (especially systemic and local ocular administration), and potential ocular and systemic adverse reactions. It systematically elaborates on the treatment principles and new treatment methods for common eye diseases such as ocular surface diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, ocular chemical burns, ocular tumors, as well as diseases of the retina, optic nerve, and orbit. The book is rich in content, practical, and scientifically rigorous, reflecting the latest advancements in ophthalmic pharmacology and ophthalmic drug therapy, as well as the direction of research and development in new ophthalmic drugs. It is suitable for ophthalmic medical professionals at all levels, researchers, ophthalmic drug development professionals, as well as teachers and graduate students in medical and pharmaceutical institutions.