Description
Neurotherapeutics: Pharmacology of Central Nervous System Agents is dedicated to a detailed explanation of the pharmacological principles, mechanisms, and therapeutic applications for drugs acting upon the central nervous system. In this regard, the book bridges the disciplines of neurobiology and pharmacology to provide a comprehensive understanding of how chemical agents influence brain function, behavior, and neurological health.Beginning with a detailed overview of CNS anatomy, physiology, and neurochemical signaling, the text progresses to cover the major classes of neuropharmacological agents: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs, and neuroprotective agents. Each chapter integrates molecular mechanisms with clinical relevance to present both established therapies and emerging trends in neurotherapeutic research.Particular attention is given to the neuropharmacology of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, GABA, and acetylcholine and their roles in modulating neuronal communication and disease states. Current advances in neurotherapeutic strategies that target neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases, and psychiatric conditions including depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders, are also addressed This book will emphasize evidence-based approaches and translational neuropharmacology in the hope of stimulating new research directions and therapeutic innovations to treat CNS disorders.
