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Pharmacology for Medical Graduates, 4th Updated Edition

  • 4th Edition - May 20, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Tara V. Shanbhag, Smita Shenoy
  • Language: English

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the syllabus of pharmacology recommended by the Medical Council of India. Following recent de… Read more

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The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the syllabus of pharmacology recommended by the Medical Council of India. Following recent developments and advances in Pharmacology, the book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject. It is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing undergraduate courses in medicine and also for the practicing doctors.

Key features

  • Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams – both theory and practical
  • Updated content with addition of specific description of drugs under short headings makes it easy to understand
  • Textual presentation in tabular format helps in quick reading and recall
  • Addition of new flowcharts, figures and tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge
  • Supplementing text with simple diagrams, self-explanatory flow charts, tables and student friendly mnemonics
  • Point-wise presentation of information, useful for exam going UG students

Table of contents

  1. General Pharmacology
  2. Autonomic Pharmacology
  3. Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
  4. Renal Pharmacology
  5. Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
  6. Autacoids and Respiratory System
  7. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
  8. Drugs Affecting Coagulation and Blood Formation
  9. Endocrine Pharmacology
  10. Drugs Acting on Uterus
  11. Chemotherapy
  12. Miscellaneous Drugs

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 20, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

Tara V. Shanbhag

Author
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, India

Smita Shenoy

Author
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