Handbook on Opium
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Handbook on Opium

History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics

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eBook - ePub

Handbook on Opium

History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics

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Handbook of Opium: History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics traces the history of poppy from its prehistory, its use in Greek and Egyptian medicine through the European Renaissance, and the opioid epidemic of the present day. The book explores the discovery of morphine and its alkaloids, reviews its biosynthetic process, and covers the evolution of synthetic opioids. Further, it reviews the biological effects of opium and the molecular basis of its actions, including future perspectives in clinical applications with therapeutic targets. The book is interspersed with numerous notes on the events and great minds in history and medicine who advocated, analyzed and advanced opium through history.

The book is a comprehensive review on opium, covering a breadth of topics, including its history, botany, chemistry, trade, physiology, clinical use and molecular biology, with numerous references, tables, vignettes and illustrations included for additional understanding.

  • Presents a comprehensive review on opium, covering a range of topics
  • Filled with historical vignettes, tables and illustrations to aid understanding
  • Authored by practicing clinicians who integrate clinical information in the context of history and pharmacology

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2022
ISBN
9780323909044
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Biology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Cover Image Insert
  6. Dedication
  7. About the Author
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Part I: Plant
  11. Part II: History
  12. Part III: Trade
  13. Part IV: Alkaloids
  14. Part V: Molecular basics
  15. Part VI: Benefits and harms
  16. Part VII: Therapeutic utility
  17. Index