Pharmacological Treatment of Endocrinopathies: Bone Disease, Kidney Stones and Related Disorders (Progress in Basic and Clinical Pharmacology) (v. 5)

This guide provides easy access to information on drugs used in the management of nephrolithiasis and osteoporosis. Each of the nine chapters, highlighting a particular pharmacological agent, is divided into sections covering the history of the drug's development, pathophysiology of the condition for which the drug is indicated, mechanisms of drug action, indication and treatment guidelines, response to therapy and hazards of treatment. The text is aimed at urologists, endocrinologists, pharmacologists and pharmacists interested in the pharmacological prevention and treatment of these common health problems.