Essentials of Pharmacotherapeutics is an indispensable guide that connects the dots between pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical application of drugs. Perfectly suited for pharmacy students and academic professionals, this book provides a recent and updated overview of pharmacotherapy in easy-to-understand language. The book is a perfect blend of reference and examination-oriented material. But the highlight of the book lies in the incorporation of various case studies at the end of each chapter, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios. This comprehensive text of therapeutics contains lucid language, diagrams, flowcharts and tables wherever necessary, making it highly accessible to students of all levels. Although the book has been carefully researched, the effectiveness of any therapy may vary based on clinical examinations and individual sensitivities. The book is a great resource for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of pharmacotherapy of diseases and is an enthusiastic effort to provide a complete understanding of the field.Contents:
Section I: Cardiovascular Disorders
1. Hyperlipidaemia 2. Angina Pectoris 3. Electrophysiology of Heart 4. Myocardial Infarction 5. Congestive Heart Failure 6. Hypertension 7. Stroke 8. Venous Thromboembolism
Section II: Respiratory Disorders
9. Asthma 10. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11. Pulmonary Function Tests
Section III: Endocrine Disorders
12. Diabetic Mellitus 13. Thyroid Disorders
Section IV: Special Population
14. Geriatrics 15. Pediatrics 16. Pregnancy and Lactation 17. Rational Drug Use
Section V: Opthalmic Disorders
18. Conjunctivitis 19. Glaucoma
Section VI: Renal Disorders
20. Acute Renal Failure 21. Chronic Kidney Disease 22. Renal Dialysis 23. Drug-Induced Kidney Disease
Section VII: Immunologic Disorders
24. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Section VIII: Bone and Joint Disorders
25. Rheumatoid Arthritis 26. Osteoarthritis 27. Gout and Hyperuricemia 28. Spondylitis
Section IX: Dermatologic Disorders
30. Psoriasis 31. Scabies 32. Eczema 33. Impetigo
Section X: Oncology
34. Basic Principles of Cancer Therapy 35. Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents 36. Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Emesis 37. Breast Cancer 38. Leukemia
Section XI: Infectious Diseases
39. Surgical Prophylaxis 40. Antimicrobial Regimen Selection 41. Tuberculosis 42. Meningitis 43. Respiratory Tract Infections 44. Gastroenteritis 45. Endocarditis 46. Urinary Tract Infections 47. Malaria 48. HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Virus) 49. AIDS and Opportunistic Infections 50. Superficial Fungal Infections 51. Invasive Fungal Infections 52. Viral Diseases 53. Influenza 54. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Section XII: Gastrointestinal Disorders
55. Alcoholic Liver Disease 56. Drug Induced Liver Disorders 57. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 58. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 59. Viral Hepatitis 60. Jaundice 61. Peptic Ulcer Disease
Section XIII: Hematological Disorders
62. Anemias
Section XIV: Neurological Disorders
63. Epilepsy 64. Headache Disorders 65. Pain Management 66. Parkinsonism Disease
Section XV: Psychiatric Disorders
67. Alzheimer’s Disease 68. Anxiety Disorders 69. Schizophrenia 70. Sleep Disorders 71. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
