About the Book:

The fifth edition of this book is completely revised according to competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum of Pharmacology. The book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject and clearly states the subject competencies following recent developments and advances in pharmacology. It is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing undergraduate courses in medicine and also for the practicing doctors.

New to This Edition

• 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.

• 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.

Salient Features

• 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.

• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.

• Prepares student for both theory and viva voce exams.