Laxatives : a practical guide /

This volume, written by renowned specialists in the field, is a complete compendium of practical information on laxatives. It covers all aspects of their clinical uses, supported by a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology related to constipation. Mechanisms of act...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Capasso, Francesco
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Gaginella, Timothy S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano ; New York : Springer, [1997]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume, written by renowned specialists in the field, is a complete compendium of practical information on laxatives. It covers all aspects of their clinical uses, supported by a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology related to constipation. Mechanisms of action of all major classes of laxatives are reviewed in detail. The text is extensively illustrated with examples of the botanical sources of laxatives; diagrams are included to help the understanding of the pharmacology of laxatives. Physicians, pharmacists, nurses and students will find this volume informative and useful.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (85 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-80) and index.
ISBN:9788847022270 (electronic bk.)
8847022274 (electronic bk.)