Description

Essentials of Medical Pharmacology covers a wide range of topics from basic pharmacological concepts to practical therapeutics. Core pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic and dosage-form information about medicinés is provided to understand mechanism of drug action and to enable rational selection of drugs for a patient and correct prescribing. TH Highlights of the 8th edition are: Thoroughly revised and updated chapters including new drugs and latest treatment guidelines. A new chapter on 'Nitric oxide and vasoactive peptide signal molecules, along with novel drugs that act by modifying action/turnover of these molecules. Eye catching drug classification charts which help create pictorial memory. Several new figures, charts, tables and highlight boxes, Focus on 'evidence-based medicine' by extensive reference to credible studies and endpoint trials. India-specific information on diseases, drugs and treatment guidelines, particularly for TB, leprosy HIV-AIDS, malaria, kala-azar, etc. Therapeutic recommendations from eminent professional bodies and organizations. Over the past years the book has emerged as an authentic and comprehensive source of knowledge about drugs, and has proven its usefulness for both graduate and postgraduate health sciences students as well as for doctors in their clinics.