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Pharmacology for Dentistry
- 3rd Edition - July 17, 2017
- Authors: Tara V. Shanbhag, Smita Shenoy, Veena Nayak
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 4 9 2 7 - 7
This edition of the book is thoroughly revised in accordance with the syllabus of Pharmacology for Undergraduate Dental Students recommended by the Dental Council of India. Fo… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis edition of the book is thoroughly revised in accordance with the syllabus of Pharmacology for Undergraduate Dental Students recommended by the Dental Council of India. Following recent developments and advances in Pharmacology, the book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject. The book will also be useful for practicing Dentists and Pharmacy students.
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Salient Features
- Thoroughly updated topics on dental pharmacology, antiretroviral drugs, antitubercular drugs, autonomic nervous system
- Addition of new diagrams, flowcharts and tables, and revision in earlier diagrams
- Easy to understand, systematic presentation of information relevant from examination point of view – both theory and practical
- Key Points for Dentists wherever relevant, stimulates enthusiasm for subject
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Chapter 1 General Pharmacology
Introduction (Defi nitions and Sources of Drugs)
Sources of Drug Information
Sources of Drugs
Routes of Drug Administration
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Adverse Drug Effects
Chapter 2 Drug Dosage Forms
Solid Dosage Forms
Semisolid Dosage Forms
Liquid Dosage Forms
Injectable Dosage Forms
New Drug-Delivery Systems
Chapter 3 Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System
Introduction to Autonomic Pharmacology
Cholinergic System
Cholinergic Agents (Cholinomimetics, Parasympathomimetics)
Anticholinergic Agents (Cholinergic Receptor Blockers)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetic Agents)
Adrenergic Receptor Blockers
Chapter 4 Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
Hypertension
Antianginal Drugs
Drugs Used in Congestive Cardiac Failure
Plasma Expanders
Shock Chapter 5 Renal Pharmacology
Diuretics
Antidiuretics
Chapter 6 Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Neurotransmitters and Central Nervous System
Sedatives and Hypnotics
General Anaesthetics
Local Anaesthetics
Alcohols (Ethanol and Methanol)
Antiepileptic Drugs
Opioid Analgesics
Psychopharmacology
Antipsychotics
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressants
Drugs for Bipolar Disorder
Chapter 7 Autacoids and Respiratory System
Histamine and Antihistamines
Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes (Eicosanoids)
Nonsteroidal Antiinfl ammatory Drugs
Drugs Used in Treatment of Cough
Drugs Used in Treatment of Bronchial Asthma
Chapter 8 Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Emetics and Antiemetics
Antidiarrhoeal Agents
Laxatives (Purgatives, Cathartics)
Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer and Gastroesophageal Refl ux Disease
Chapter 9 Drugs Acting on Blood and Blood-forming Organs
Drugs Affecting Coagulation and Bleeding
Haematinics
Chapter 10 Endocrine Pharmacology
Introduction
Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
Thyroid Hormones and Antithyroid Drugs
Anabolic Steroids
Corticosteroids
Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Agents
Agents Affecting Calcium Balance
Chapter 11 Chemotherapy
General Considerations
Sulphonamides
Cotrimoxazole
Quinolones
β−Lactam Antibiotics
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
Monobactams
Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines
Chloramphenicol
Macrolides
Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents
Antitubercular Drugs
Antileprotic Drugs
Antifungal Agents
Antiviral Agents
Antiretroviral Agents
Antimalarial Drugs
Nitroimidazoles
Anticancer Drugs
Chapter 12 Dental Pharmacology
Fluorides
Astringents
Desensitising Agents
Anticaries Agents
Antiplaque Agents
Dentifrices
Disclosing Agents
Bleaching Agents
Obtundents
Mummifying Agents
Mouthwashes (Mouthrinses)
Chapter 13 Miscellaneous Drugs
Chelating Agents
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Vitamins
Drug Treatment of Medical Emergencies
Dental Tray (Emergency Drug Kit)
Appendix
Commonly Used Abbreviations
Commonly Prescribed Drugs
Index
- No. of pages: 500
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: July 17, 2017
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- eBook ISBN: 9788131249277
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Tara V. Shanbhag
Tara V Shanbhag is presently Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Mangalore, India. She has extensive experience in teaching pharmacology to undergraduate students of medical, dental, nursing and allied health sciences. She is an honourable recipient of the ‘Good Teacher’ award. She has also authored books on Pharmacology for Dentistry and Pharmacology for Nurses. She has to her credit several articles in various national and international journals. She has been an examiner to various colleges and universities.
Affiliations and expertise
TARA V SHANBHAG MD
Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology
Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore
Karnataka, India
Formerly, Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaSS
Smita Shenoy
Smita Shenoy is presently Additional Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. She has 15 years of teaching experience and has been an examiner to various colleges and universities. She has been honoured with the ‘Good Teacher’ award. She is a PhD guide. She has authored books on pharmacology and has published several articles in national
Affiliations and expertise
SMITA SHENOY MD
Additional Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka, India