The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated. 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 dentistry and for practicing dentists. New to This Edition • Full 4-colour format with significant revision of figures and flowcharts. • Many drugs like anticancer, anthelmintic, antimalarial, antiviral have been updated along with treatment guidelines for HIV and tuberculosis. • Key points for dentists added wherever relevant, stimulates enthusiasm for subject. • Inclusion of prescription writing section to help students accurately write prescriptions. Salient Features • Updated content, figures, flowcharts with addition of specific description of drugs presented as headings and subheadings with different font. This style of presentation would not only make it easier for students to understand the subject in a better manner but would also help them to quickly review and revise the subject before examination. • Text is presented in a simple, precise and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables, student-friendly mnemonics, line diagrams and flowcharts, which makes the learning and comprehension easier for students. • Mechanism of action of drugs are illustrated with diagrams and 11 animations for better understanding. • Separate chapter on dental pharmacology discuss about the drugs used in dentistry. Online Resources Complimentary access to full e-book along
- 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. - Coverage of all competency codes integrated within the text as per new competency-based undergraduate curriculum to make the reference easy. - New topics on drugs for criminal offences, herbal medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, National Health Programs. - Treatment guidelines have been updated. - Key points have been added wherever relevant to stimulate enthusiasm for subject and also to supplement revision. - More than 45 case studies with questions to prepare students for problem-based learning have been added. - Section on prescription writing has been added to help students write prescriptions accurately. Additional Feature - Complimentary access to full e-book
The Prep Manual for Undergraduates now, more aptly named as Pharmacology for Medical Graduates, Third Edition includes significant expansion and revision of the existing Second Edition. The style and presentation form has been maintained - simple diagrams, self-explanatory flow charts, tables and student friendly mnemonics. Some new topics like cognitive enhancers, CNS stimulants, Drugs for the treatment of Psoriasis and Acne vulgaris have been introduced. Definitions, treatment schedules as per WHO (for tuberculosis, leprosy, malaria, HIV), RNTCP (for TB) guidelines and classification of blood pressure as per JNC, 2003 guidelines have been included and we acknowledge the same. This extensively revised edition will be useful not only for the students of medicine but also for practicing doctors. Salient Features - Format based upon the pattern which is followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams- both theory and Practical. - Updated content with addition of new drugs - Addition of new flowcharts, Figures and tables to facilitate quick learning and greater retention of knowledge - Specific description of drugs under short headings makes it easy to understand. - Easy to understand and point-wise presentation of information, useful for exam going UG students. - Supplementing text with simple diagrams, self-explanatory flow charts, tables and student friendly mnemonics.
This book is written mainly for Undergraduate Dental Students. Its user-friendly format provides knowledge of pharmacology without extraneous details—as needed by BDS students. The book will also be useful for practicing Dentists and Pharmacy students. - Meets the requirement of the syllabus proposed by Dental Council of India (DCI) - Includes drugs with dose, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, drug interactions and therapeutic uses - Supplemented with the addition of some new topics like Pharmacovigilance and Drug Dosage Forms - Contains important medical emergencies in dental practice and oral side effects of drugs in tabular format - Large number of diagrams, flowcharts and tables will facilitate quick learning and greater retention of the concepts - Thoroughly updated edition that highlights the important aspects of pharmacology for students pursuing undergraduate courses in Dentistry
The third edition of this book is completely updated in accordance with the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum applicable for Semesters III and IV. It is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics, and nursing implications. The book specifies the role of nurses in monitoring and caring for patients under different conditions. Ideal for BSc nursing students, but also useful for pharmacy students and practicing nurses in hospitalsNew to This Edition• Significant content enhancement and reorganization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.• New topics added on drugs for treatment of infertility and erectile dysfunction; drugs for osteoporosis; revised guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis and HIV; and National Immunization Schedule for infants and children.• Nursing implications inserted at the end of each topic to highlight the role of nurses in pharmacotherapeutics.• Section on prescription writing added to help nurses understand the guidelines of prescription writing.• Addition of questions help in revision and self-assessment before examination.Salient Features• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.• Systematically updated content with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.• Prepare students for both theory and viva voce exam.Additional FeatureComplimentary access to full eBook at www.medenact.com.
The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated. 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 dentistry and for practicing dentists. New to This Edition • Full 4-colour format with significant revision of figures and flowcharts. • Many drugs like anticancer, anthelmintic, antimalarial, antiviral have been updated along with treatment guidelines for HIV and tuberculosis. • Key points for dentists added wherever relevant, stimulates enthusiasm for subject. • Inclusion of prescription writing section to help students accurately write prescriptions. Salient Features • Updated content, figures, flowcharts with addition of specific description of drugs presented as headings and subheadings with different font. This style of presentation would not only make it easier for students to understand the subject in a better manner but would also help them to quickly review and revise the subject before examination. • Text is presented in a simple, precise and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables, student-friendly mnemonics, line diagrams and flowcharts, which makes the learning and comprehension easier for students. • Mechanism of action of drugs are illustrated with diagrams and 11 animations for better understanding. • Separate chapter on dental pharmacology discuss about the drugs used in dentistry. Online Resources Complimentary access to full e-book along
The present edition is thoroughly updated and highlights the important aspects of pharmacology for students pursuing undergraduate courses in medicine and also for the practicing doctors. This user-friendly book is written in simple language and provides the knowledge of pharmacology without extraneous details as needed by undergraduate students. Easy to understand, systemize presentation of information and relevant from examination point of view. Supplementing text with the addition of some new topics like Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics, Rational Use of Drugs, Vaccines and Sera, Vitamins, Minerals, Antiseptics and Disinfectants, Drugs Acting on Skin and Mucous Membranes. Addition of new flowcharts, figures and tables to facilitate quick learning and greater retention of knowledge. Contemporary and comprehensive approach, which make it a highly useful preparatory manual.
- 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. - Coverage of all competency codes integrated within the text as per new competency-based undergraduate curriculum to make the reference easy. - New topics on drugs for criminal offences, herbal medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, National Health Programs. - Treatment guidelines have been updated. - Key points have been added wherever relevant to stimulate enthusiasm for subject and also to supplement revision. - More than 45 case studies with questions to prepare students for problem-based learning have been added. - Section on prescription writing has been added to help students write prescriptions accurately. Additional Feature - Complimentary access to full e-book
This book is written mainly for Undergraduate Dental Students. Its user-friendly format provides knowledge of pharmacology without extraneous details—as needed by BDS students. The book will also be useful for practicing Dentists and Pharmacy students. - Meets the requirement of the syllabus proposed by Dental Council of India (DCI) - Includes drugs with dose, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, drug interactions and therapeutic uses - Supplemented with the addition of some new topics like Pharmacovigilance and Drug Dosage Forms - Contains important medical emergencies in dental practice and oral side effects of drugs in tabular format - Large number of diagrams, flowcharts and tables will facilitate quick learning and greater retention of the concepts - Thoroughly updated edition that highlights the important aspects of pharmacology for students pursuing undergraduate courses in Dentistry
The third edition of this book is completely updated in accordance with the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum applicable for Semesters III and IV. It is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics, and nursing implications. The book specifies the role of nurses in monitoring and caring for patients under different conditions. Ideal for BSc nursing students, but also useful for pharmacy students and practicing nurses in hospitalsNew to This Edition• Significant content enhancement and reorganization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.• New topics added on drugs for treatment of infertility and erectile dysfunction; drugs for osteoporosis; revised guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis and HIV; and National Immunization Schedule for infants and children.• Nursing implications inserted at the end of each topic to highlight the role of nurses in pharmacotherapeutics.• Section on prescription writing added to help nurses understand the guidelines of prescription writing.• Addition of questions help in revision and self-assessment before examination.Salient Features• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.• Systematically updated content with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.• Prepare students for both theory and viva voce exam.Additional FeatureComplimentary access to full eBook at www.medenact.com.
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