Pharmacology for Medical Graduates
- 5th Edition - September 1, 2022
- Latest edition
- Authors: Tara V. Shanbhag, Smita Shenoy
- Language: English
The fifth edition of this book is revised in accordance with the competency based medical education (CBME)curriculum of Pharmacology. The book provides factual, conceptual and ap… Read more
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Description
Description
The fifth edition of this book is revised in accordance with the competency based medical education (CBME)
curriculum of Pharmacology. The book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject and clearly states the subject competencies following recent developments and advances in pharmacology.
New to This Edition
• Completely revised in new four-colour format with ensured coverage of all competency codes integrated within the text as per new competency-based undergraduate curriculum to make the reference easy.
• Section on prescription writing to help students accurately write prescriptions.
• New topics on drugs for criminal offences, herbal medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, National Health Programs.
• Treatment guidelines have been updated.
• Insertion of more than 40 case studies with questions to prepare students for problem-based learning.
Salient Features
• Thorough update of content, figures, flowcharts, and tables with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easier for students.
• National Tuberculosis Elimination Program have been updated as per latest treatment guidelines by Central TB Division.
• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.
• Complimented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension.
• Prepares students for both theory and viva voce.
Additional Feature
• Complimentary access to full e-book.
Key features
Key features
- Thoroughly updated content supported with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.
- National Tuberculosis Elimination Program has been updated as per latest treatment guidelines by Central TB Division.
- Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.
- Prepares student for both theory and viva voce exams.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Competency Table: Pharmacology
1 General Pharmacology
Introduction1
Routes of Drug Administration
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Factors Modifying Drug Action
Rational Use of Medicines
Adverse Drug Effects
Treatment of Poisoning
Drug Interactions
Drug Regulations, Acts, Legal Aspects and Schedules
Drug Storage
Drug Development and Phases of Clinical Trials
Case Studies
2 Drug Dosage Forms
Solid Dosage Forms
Semisolid Dosage Forms
Liquid Dosage Forms
Gaseous and Volatile Liquid Dosage Forms
Injectable Dosage Forms
Case Study
3 Calculation of Dosage of Drugs
Weights and Measures
Calculation of Drug Dosage
Case Study
4 Autonomic Pharmacology
Introduction to Autonomic Nervous System
Cholinergic System
Cholinergic Agents (Cholinomimetics, Parasympathomimetics)
Anticholinergic Agents
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetic Agents)
Adrenergic Receptor Blockers
Adrenergic Blockers
Adrenergic Blockers
Case Studies
5 Renal Pharmacology
Mechanism of Urine Formation
Diuretics
Antidiuretics
Case Studies
6 Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
Antihypertensive Drugs
Drugs Used In Shock
Antianginal Drugs
Drugs for Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Drugs Used in Congestive Cardiac Failur
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Hypolipidaemic Drugs
Plasma Expanders
Case Studies
7 Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Neurotransmitters and Central Nervous System
Sedatives and Hypnotics
General Anaesthetics
Local Anaesthetics
Alcohols (Ethanol and Methanol)
Antiepileptic Drugs
Opioids
Antiparkinsonian Drugs
Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease
Drugs For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
CNS Stimulants
Cognitive Enhancers (Nootropics)
Antipsychotic Drugs
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressants
Drugs for Bipolar Disorder
Psychedelics
Drugs for Criminal Offences
Drug Deaddiction
Case Studies
8 Autacoids and Respiratory System
Histamine and Antihistamines
5-Hydroxytryptamine: Agonists and Antagonists
Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes (Eicosanoids)
Nonsteroidal Anti-infl ammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gout
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Respiratory System
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cough
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Bronchial Asthma
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Case Studies
9 Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Emetics and Antiemetics
Antidiarrhoeal Agents
Pharmacotherapy of Infl ammatory Bowel Disease
Laxatives (Purgatives, Cathartics)
Drugs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer and Gastroesophageal Refl ux Disease
Drugs for Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
Case Studies
10 Drugs Affecting Coagulation and Blood Formation
Drugs Affecting Coagulation and Bleeding
Antiplatelet Drugs
Haematinics and Haematopoietic Growth Factors
Case Studies
11 Endocrine Pharmacology
Introduction
Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
Thyroid Hormones and Antithyroid Drugs
Sex Hormones and Their Antagonists
Androgens
Anabolic steroids
Antiandrogens
Drugs Used to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Oestrogens
Antioestrogen
Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators
Progestins
Antiprogestin
Hormonal Contraceptives
Drugs for Treatment of Infertility
Corticosteroids
Insulin and Other Antidiabetic Agents
Agents Affecting Calcium Balance
Drugs for Osteoporosis
Drugs Acting on Uterus – Uterine Stimulants and Relaxants
Case Studies
12 Chemotherapy
General Considerations
Sulfonamides
Cotrimoxazole
Quinolones and Fluoroquinolones
-Lactam Antibiotics
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
Monobactams
Aminoglycosides
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
Tetracyclines
Chloramphenicol
Macrolides
Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents
Urinary Antiseptics
Drugs Useful in the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Antipseudomonal Agents (Drugs Used in Pseudomonal Infections)
Drugs Used in Anaerobic Infections
Drugs Used in Typhoid Fever
Agents Used in Staphylococcal Infections
Antituberculosis Drugs
Antifungal Agents
Antiviral Agents
Antiretroviral Drugs
Antimalarial Drugs
Antiamoebic Drugs
Anthelmintics
Anticancer Drugs
Case Studies
13 Miscellaneous
Chelating Agents
Immunosuppressants and Immunostimulants
Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Vaccines and Antisera
Common Stings and Bites
Drugs Used in Common Skin Diseases
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Psoriasis
Drugs for Acne Vulgaris
Drug Therapy of Scabies and Pediculosis
Topical Drugs used for Common Diseases of Eye, Nose and Ear
Herbal Medicines
Pharmacoeconomics
Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Enzymes in Therapy
Drug Treatment of Medical Emergencies
Occupational and Environmental Pesticides, Food Adulterants, Pollutants and Insect Repellents
Vitamins
Case Study
Appendix
Prescription Writing
Sample Prescription
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: September 9, 2022
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Tara V. Shanbhag
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