Main description:

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.

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

Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
Includes new topics on drug dosage forms and calculation of dosage of drugs
Addition of cardiovascular drug summary table for quick revision

Contents:

General Pharmacology
Autonomic Pharmacology
Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
Renal Pharmacology
Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
Autacoids and Respiratory System
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Drugs Affecting Coagulation and Blood Formation
Endocrine Pharmacology
Drugs Acting on Uterus
Chemotherapy
Miscellaneous Drugs