Essentials of Medical Pharmacology

Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 6th Revised edition--------------------------------------------------This new edition has been fully revised to bring pharmacologists andtrainees fully up to date with the latest developments in the fieldof medical pharmacology. Beginning with an introduction to generalpharmacological principles, the following sections discuss drugs forcommon and less common disorders found in different regions of thebody. The seventh edition includes new drugs, as well as the latesttherapeutic guidelines from authoritative sources such as the WorldHealth Organisation (WHO) and the British National Formulary (BNF).Each topic includes key point summary boxes as well as illustrations,flowcharts and tables to enhance learning. A 'problem-directed study'question at the end of each chapter helps trainees test their knowledge.An extensive appendices section includes a list of essential medicines,drugs that should/shouldn't be prescribed in pregnancy and lactation,and suggestions for further reading. Key points * Fully revised, newedition presenting latest developments in medical pharmacology * Includestherapeutic guidelines from WHO and BNF * Problem-directed study questionsand key point summary boxes enhance learning * Previous edition publishedin 2008--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: KD Tripathi MD Ex-Director, Professor and Head ofPharmacology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LN and GBPant Hospitals, New Delhi, India