A Complete Book Of Pharmacology by Dr. Bharath Kumar V D, Dr. Shivani Jalota

Book summary of Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Prep Manual for Undergraduates is a comprehensive study guide that deals with various drug mechanisms targeted at medical college students.

Summary of the Book

Pharmacology is a field of medicine that deals with the study of drugs. It analyzes the biological effects of them, their synthesis and delivery in a living being. Dealing with various drug mechanisms and their role in treatment modalities are very important parts of the medical college curriculum.

As it consists of a mammoth amount of information, including a number of classifications of different drug groups, it is a subject that can overwhelm any student. As such, Pharmacology: Prep Manual For Undergraduates, with its concise presentation with a focus on the salient features in every topic, is the right book that helps in exam preparation and also acts as a ready reckoner at any time.

Pharmacology: Prep Manual for Undergraduates has been updated with content to include newer drug groups. The format of the book is in line with what is followed by examiners while framing questions for both theory and practical examinations. The salient features of the topics make it very easy for student to gain a thorough conceptual understanding of the subject.

Additionally, the descriptions of drugs under short headings make it easy for the students to learn about them. A few of the chapters included in the book are General and Renal Pharmacology, Drugs that affect the Cardiovascular Function, Drugs that act on the Central Nervous System and on Blood and Blood-forming Organs, Endocrine Pharmacology, Chemotherapy and Miscellaneous Drugs.