Abstract
The monograph includes a detailed information about major nosological units that form the foundation of knowledge necessary for the application of rational pharmacotherapy: etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestation and prognosis of the disease, basic diagnosis, objectives and strategies of therapy, non-pharmacological approaches and pharmacotherapy detailing the indication areas, drug formulations, effectiveness and safety of the drugs used. The publication includes the following therapeutic fields: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, hormonal contraception, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, migraine, cancer pain, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.