Description
This book strengthens the scientific knowledge base and promotes rational thinking among studentsThe Medical Council of India (MCI) has introduced a competency-based curriculum in 2019, which not only lays emphasis on integration with clinical and pre-clinical subjects but also clearly states subject competencies and defines domains and levels to be achieved for each of them. In addition, it is clinically oriented and gives due importance to the self-directed learning. The duration of teaching for the subject of Pharmacology in the new curriculum has been reduced to one year with additional dedicated time to revisit it in the subsequent years. This 26th edition of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics has been revised considerably to match the demands of the new curriculum.Right from its conception, this book has used an integrated approach intertwining current knowledge of pathophysiology of the disease, pharmacology of available drugs and strategies for medical management of diseases. We have made every attempt to provide up-to-date information about the drugs while focussing on the aspects relevant to their use in clinical practice.- Structured pedagogy facilitating feature-rich presentation and organization of the content, which makes it more student friendly - Richly illustrated content supplemented with large number of tables and boxes – explaining physiology, complex concepts, relevant drug features and principles of pharmacotherapy- Mechanisms of drug actions, explained in text and illustrated via diagrams as well as videos (animations) for better understanding and retention- Key points in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy of diseases highlighted throughout the book- Practical tips in this book serve as a reference guide in practice so that students can treat their patients effectively and confidently
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: General Pharmacology1. General Considerations and Pharmacokinetics2. Pharmacodynamics – Drug Receptor Interactions; Adverse Drug Reactions3. Principles of Drug Prescribing; Factors Modifying the Effects of a Drug; and DrugInteractions4. Drug Invention, New Drug Development, and Drug AssaySECTION 2: Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System5. General Considerations6. Aliphatic Alcohols7. General Anaesthetics8. Sedatives, Hypnotics and Pharmacotherapy of Sleep Disorders9. Drugs Effective in Seizure Disorders10. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists11. Analgesic–Antipyretics and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)12. Central Nervous System Stimulants, 17413. Psychopharmacology – 1: Introduction, Antipsychotic Drugs, Pharmacotherapy of Psychosis and Psychotogenic Drugs14. Psychopharmacology – 2: Anxiolytics, Antidepressants and Pharmacotherapy of Depression and Manic-Depressive Psychosis15. Drug Therapy of Parkinsonism and Other Neurodegenerative DisordersSECTION 3: Local Anaesthetics16. Cocaine, Procaine and Other Synthetic Local AnaestheticsSECTION 4: Autonomic Nervous System17. General Considerations18. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists19. Cholinergic Drugs20. Muscarinic Receptor Blocking Drugs; Pharmacotherapy of Bladder Dysfunction21. Ganglion Stimulating and Blocking Drugs; Treatment of Tobacco Dependence22. Skeletal Muscle RelaxantsSECTION 5: Other Biogenic Amines and Polypeptides23. Histamine and Antihistaminic Drugs24. 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin), Its Agonists and Antagonists; and Treatment of Migraine25. Angiotensin, Kinins, Leukotrienes, Prostaglandins and CytokinesSECTION 6: Drugs Used in Respiratory Disorders26. Pharmacotherapy of Cough27. Pharmacotherapy of Bronchial Asthma, COPD and RhinitisSECTION 7: Cardiovascular Drugs28. Pharmacotherapy of Cardiac Arrhythmias29. Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris, Acute MI and Peripheral Vascular Diseases30. Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension31. Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure32. Pharmacotherapy of ShockSECTION 8: Drugs Acting on Blood and Blood Forming Organs33. Drugs and Blood Coagulation34. Drugs Effective in Iron Deficiency and Other Related Anaemias35. Drugs Effective in Megaloblastic Anaemias, Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia36. Drug-Induced Blood DyscrasiasSECTION 9: Drugs Affecting Renal Functions37. Diuretic and Antidiuretic Drugs, and Drug-Induced NephrotoxicitySECTION 10: Drugs Used in Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract38. Appetite Stimulants, Digestants, Antiflatulents, Appetite Suppressants and HypolipidaemicAgents39. Emetics, Drug Therapy of Vomiting, Vertigo and Diarrhoea40. Pharmacotherapy of Constipation41. Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer DiseaseSECTION 11: Oxytocics and Uterine Relaxants42. Pharmacology of Ergot Alkaloids, Oxytocin, Other Oxytocics and Uterine RelaxantsSECTION 12: Chemotherapy43. Sulphonamides, Trimethoprim, Cotrimoxazole, Nitrofurans and Quinolones44. Penicillins and Other Antibiotics Effective Mainly against Gram-Positive Organisms45. Aminoglycosides and Other Antibiotics Effective Mainly Against Gram-Negative Organisms46. Antibiotics Effective Against Both Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Organisms47. Tetracyclines and Chloramphenicol48. Antifungal Agents49. General Principles of Chemotherapy of Infections50. Chemotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections51. Chemotherapy of Sexually Transmitted Diseases52. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis53. Chemotherapy of Leprosy54. Chemotherapy of Malaria55. Chemotherapy of Amoebiasis56. Chemotherapy of Other Protozoal Infections57. Chemotherapy of Viral Infections58. Chemotherapy of Helminthiases59. Chemotherapy of Malignancy60. Antiseptics, Disinfectants and InsecticidesSECTION 13: Drugs Used in Endocrine Disorders61. Anterior Pituitary Hormones62. Thyroid Hormones and Antithyroid Drugs63.
