Ashgate Handbook of Endocrine Agents and Steroids: An International Guide to 818 Drugs in Current Use
edited by G.W.A. Milne

This handbook contains records for all the major drugs currently used in endocrinology.

Monographs are provided for 818 endocrine agents and steroids.

For each main entry, the following information is provided:

• Chemical name and a list of proprietary names and synonyms

• Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number

• European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) number

• The Merck Index (12th edition) number

The physical properties of each compound are described and the known biological activity and indicated applications are presented. The structure of each compound is provided, together with a summary of the acute toxicity data associated with it, and the manufacturers and suppliers of the drug are also given.

Indexes, including a master index of names and synonyms, are appended.

Contents

How to Use This Book
Glossary of Units
Abbreviations and Symbols

1. Main Entries
   • Pituitary/Hypothalamic Agents.
   • Adrenocortical Agents.
   • Androgens and Anabolic Steroids.
   • Calcium Metabolizing Agents.
   • Estrogens and Progestins.
   • Glucose Regulating Agents.
   • Thyroids and Antithyroids.
   • Steroids, General

2. Indexes
   • CAS Registry Number Index.
   • EINECS Number Index.
   • Name and Synonym Index.

3. Manufacturer and Suppliers Directory

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