Doping in sports
Seĭfulla, R.D.; Rozhkova, E.A.; Rodchenkov, G.M.; Appolonova, S.A.; Kulikova, E.V.
Eksperimental'naia i Klinicheskaia Farmakologiia 69(6): 68-72
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0869-2092 PMID: 17209468 Document Number: 601365
Drugs used by athletes for the improvement of results are described and classified with respect to chemical structure and pharmacological action. The main groups of drugs treated as doping are considered and the WADA requirements to prohibited preparations are formulated. The main effects produced by drugs on the athletes and animals (race horses, fight dogs, etc ) are described and the measures of therapy against side effects are outlined.