Magic Molecules: How Drugs Work

by Susan Aldridge

This book is about the science of drugs. It covers the basics of how different drugs work in the body. It also describes how a medicine is developed from its discovery to its launch as a treatment for patients. All the drugs of everyday life are described--antibiotics, painkillers, hormones, anti-cancer and heart drugs, antidepressants and sleeping pills. Recreational drugs - from caffeine to cocaine--are covered too, as are food supplements and herbal medicines. Taking an accessible approach, Susan Aldridge clearly describes the science behind how drugs work.

Genres: Biology, Science

284 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Betsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, but rather out-of-date (from the 1990s).

[Sabrina Seheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book on drugs. I enjoyed reading it.