Nirali Publication Pharmacology Book (6 in One)
| Authors Name | Mr. Yadav and Mr. Dubal |
| Editions | Latest Edition, 1st January 2022 |
| Publishers | Nirali Publication |
| Language | English |
| Price | Rs. 315 |
Thakur Publication Pharmacology Book (6 in One)
| Authors Name | Experienced Faculty |
| Editions | Latest Edition, 1st January 2022 |
| Publishers | Thakur Publication Pvt Ltd |
| Price | Rs. 70 |
Pharmacology Book Topic-wise Summary
Chapter 1: General Pharmacology
- Introduction and Scope of Pharmacology
- Various routes of drug administration – advantages and disadvantages
- Drug absorption – definition, types, factors affecting drug absorption
- Bioavailability and the Factors Affecting Bioavailability
- Drug distribution – definition, factors affecting drug distribution
- Biotransformation of drugs – Definition, types of
- biotransformation reactions, factors influencing drug metabolisms
- Excretion of drugs – Definition, routes of drug excretion
- General mechanisms of drug action and factors modifying drug action
Chapter 2: Drugs Acting on the Peripheral Nervous System
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- Cholinergic drugs
- Anti-Cholinergic drugs
- Adrenergic drugs
- Anti-adrenergic drugs
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
- Drugs used in Myasthenia gravis
- Local anaesthetic agents
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Chapter 3: Drugs Acting on the Eye
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications and contraindications of
- Miotics
- Mydriatics
- Drugs used in Glaucoma
Chapter 4: Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- General anaesthetics
- Hypnotics and sedatives
- Anti-Convulsant drugs
- Anti-anxiety drugs
- Anti-depressant drugs
- Anti-psychotics
- Nootropic agents
- Centrally acting muscle relaxants
- Opioid analgesics
Chapter 5: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- Anti-hypertensive drugs
- Anti-anginal drugs
- Anti-arrhythmic drugs
- Drugs used in atherosclerosis and
- Congestive heart failure
- Drug therapy for shock
Chapter 6: Drugs Acting on Blood and Blood Forming Organs
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- Hematinic agents
- Anti-coagulants
- Anti-platelet agents
- Thrombolytic drugs
Chapter 7: Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose,
indications, and contraindications
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- Bronchodilators
- Expectorants
- Anti-tussive agents
- Mucolytic agents
Chapter 8: Drugs Acting on the Gastro-Intestinal Tract
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- Anti-ulcer drugs
- Anti-emetics
- Laxatives and purgatives
- Anti-diarrheal drugs
Chapter 9: Drugs Acting on the Kidney
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
- Diuretics
- Anti-Diuretics
Chapter 10: Hormones and Hormone Antagonists
Physiological and pathological role and clinical uses of
- Thyroid hormones
- Anti-thyroid drugs
- Parathormone
- Calcitonin
- Vitamin D
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemic agents
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Oxytocin
- Corticosteroids
Chapter 11: Autocoids
The physiological role of Histamine, 5 HT and Prostaglandins, Classification, clinical uses, and adverse effects of antihistamines and 5 HT antagonists.
Chapter 12: Chemotherapeutic Agents
Introduction, basic principles of chemotherapy of infections, infestations and neoplastic diseases, Classification, dose, indication and contraindications of drugs belonging to following classes:
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Aminoglycosides
- Fluoroquinolones
- Macrolides
- Tetracyclines
- Sulphonamides
- Anti-tubercular drugs
- Anti-fungal drugs
- Anti-viral drugs
- Anti-amoebic agents
- Anthelmintics
- Anti-malarial agents
- Anti-neoplastic agents
Chapter 13: Biologicals
Definition, types, and indications of biological agents with examples