About the Book
Pharmaceutical Pharmacology is organized into four major comprehensive Parts viz., A, B, C and D, which comprise in all seventy-eight separate chapters. Authors have taken into cognizance of a very realistic approach in the chronological expansion and development of each chapter. The chapters commence with a crisp introduction related to the `subject matter` under discussion, followed by classification, treatment of each `class of drugs` with reference to important `drugs` vis-à-vis pharmacological actions, pharmacokinetic actions, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, dosage regimens, adverse drug reactions, and drug interaction, wherever necessary.
The text has been profusely substantiated with labeled diagrams, graphics, and lucid explanations. It gives to the reader an explicit route starting from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug activities to the therapeutic applications of the most import `class of drugs`.
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About the Author
Dr. S.C. Mehta is working as a Professor in Department of Pharmacology at G.R. Medical College, Gwalior. He has a teaching experience of over 30 years. He has written many research papers and guided several Ph.D. students. He has been the examiner for undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. students of Pharmacy in different Universities.
He is the life member of many professional bodies like IPA and IPS. He was the founder president of Gwalior Branch of IPA. He has passed B. Pharm., and M. Pharm., examinations from the University of Saugar and completed Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. His research interests include indigenous drugs, synthetic drugs, cardiovascular and psychopharmacology.
Ashutosh Kar is a well-known Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, presently, teaching at Shri RNS College of Pharmacy, Gormi, Bhind (M.P.). He has to his credit twenty-seven years teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels both in Indian Universities and abroad. He has published more than twenty research papers based on pharmacological studies on natural and synthetic drugs in international and national scientific journals. He has taught at School of Pharmacy, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) (2002-2005); Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar (India) (1999-2002); Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, (Libya) (1997-1998); College of Pharmacy (University of Delhi), Delhi (India) (1990-1994); Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nigeria) (1976-1987).
Professor Kar has an excellent track record in academic institutions of high repute, and actively engaged in teaching, research, administration, and service to his profession. He has to his credit more than fifty research papers, and guided several PG/Ph.D., students in Nigeria, India, and Ethiopia. He has bagged the University Gold Medal in B.Pharm., and M.Pharm. examinations from the University of Saugar, Saugor (M.P.) and completed his Ph.D. He is the life member of several national professional bodies like: APTI, IPGA, and ISTE.
Professor Kar has been conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008, by the Indian Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and Technologists, Kolkata for his immerse contribution in the Indian Pharmacy Profession on the 19th January, 2008.
Professor Kar has completed twelve textbooks, namely: Medicinal Chemistry (5th/edn: 2010); Pharmaceutical Drug Analysis (3rd/edn: 2011); Pharmacognosy and Pharmacobiotechnology (2nd/edn: 2006); Advanced Practical Medicinal Chemistry (2004); Pharmaceutical Biotechnology [2005 (HB) & 2006 (PB)]; Pharmaceutical Microbiology (2006); Pharmaceutical Pharmacology (2009); Pharmaceutical Analysis Vol. I (2007); Pharmaceutical Analysis Vol. II (2009); Essentials of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (2010); Industrial Pharmacy Management (2010) and Pharmaceutical Technology (PB, 2011, in Press) Besides, Professor Kar ten year stint of industrial experience in Public Limited Companies as: General Manager (R&D), Production Manager (Food), and Research and Development Officer has inculcated in him a tremendous in-built stimulus of sophisticated research academic laboratories both in the African Continent and top-notch Indian Universities.
Table of Contents
Part-A
General Pharmacology Pharmacology of Peripheral Nervous System Pharmacology of Central Nervous System (CNS)
Part-B
- Pharmacology of Cardiovascular System
- Haematopoietic System
- Drugs Acting on the Urinary System
- Autacoids
- Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System
Part-C
- Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT)
- Pharmacology of Endocrine System
- Chemotherapy
- Principles of Toxicology
Part-D
- Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Interactions
- Basic Concept to Pharmacotherapy
- Important Disorders of Organ System and their Management
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
