Preface to the second edition. Preface to the first edition. 1. Introduction. 2. Chemical naming and graphics of organic drugs. 3. International Nonproprietary Names (INNs). 4. Physiochemical and stereochemical aspects and drug action. 5. Pharmacokinetics. 6. General anaesthetics. 7. Local anaesthetics. 8. Hypnotics and sedatives. 9. Antiepileptic drugs. 10. Opioid analgesics. 11. Antitussives. 12. Psychoactive drugs. 13. Central nervous system stimulants. 14. Methylxanthines. 15. Drugs for Parkinson's disease. 16. Sympathomimetic drugs. 17. Cholinergic and anticholinesterase agents. 18. Anticholinergics (Antimuscarinics) : antispasmodic and antiulcer drugs. 19. Skeletal muscle relaxants. 20. Antihistamines. 21. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents and analgesic-antipyretics. 22. Cardiovascular agents. 23. Diuretics. 24. Anticoagulant, antiplatelet and haemostatic drugs. 25. Oxytocics. 26. Hypoglycaemic agents. 27. Thyroid and antithyroid drugs. 28. Prostaglandins and other eicosanoids. 29. Steroids and related drugs. 30. Chemical contraceptives. 31. Anthelmintics. 32. Antimalarials. 33. Antiprotozoal agents. 34. Sulphonamides. 35. Antibiotics. 36. Quinolones and urinary tract antiseptics. 37. Antimycobacterial agents. 38. Atnifungal drugs. 39. Antiviral agents. 40. Antineoplastic agents. 41. Agents affecting the immune response. 42. Vitamins. 43. Diagnostic agents. 44. Insecticides and insect repellents. 45. Disinfectants and antiseptics. 46. Organic pharmaceutical aids. Appendices: i. Glossary of medical terms. ii. Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Index.