Preface to the second edition. Preface to the first edition. 1. Introduction. 2. Chemical naming and graphics of organic drugs. 3. International Nonproprietary Names (INNs). 4. Physiochemical and stereochemical aspects and drug action. 5. Pharmacokinetics. 6. General anaesthetics. 7. Local anaesthetics. 8. Hypnotics and sedatives. 9. Antiepileptic drugs. 10. Opioid analgesics. 11. Antitussives. 12. Psychoactive drugs. 13. Central nervous system stimulants. 14. ...