Space pharmacology / Virginia E. Wotring.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wotring, Virginia E.

Contributor:

International Space University.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in space development.

SpringerBriefs in space development, 2191-8171

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pharmacology.

Outer space--Exploration--Health aspects.

Outer space.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (118 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2012.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

“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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-4614-3396-7

OCLC:

801366239