Essentials of Pharmacotherapeutics

Essentials of Pharmacotherapeutics is an indispensable guide that connects the dots between pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical application of drugs. Perfectly suited for pharmacy students and academic professionals, this book provides a recent and updated overview of pharmacotherapy in easy-to-understand language. The book is a perfect blend of reference and examination-oriented material. But the highlight of the book lies in the incorporation of various case studies at the end of each chapter, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios. This comprehensive text of therapeutics contains lucid language, diagrams, flowcharts and tables wherever necessary, making it highly accessible to students of all levels. Although the book has been carefully researched, the effectiveness of any therapy may vary based on clinical examinations and individual sensitivities. The book is a great resource for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of pharmacotherapy of diseases and is an enthusiastic effort to provide a complete understanding of the field. Contents: Section I: Cardiovascular Disorders1. Hyperlipidaemia 2. Angina Pectoris 3. Electrophysiology of Heart 4. Myocardial Infarction 5. Congestive Heart Failure 6. Hypertension 7. Stroke 8. Venous Thromboembolism Section II: Respiratory Disorders9. Asthma 10. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11. Pulmonary Function Tests Section III: Endocrine Disorders12. Diabetic Mellitus 13. Thyroid Disorders Section IV: Special Population14. Geriatrics 15. Pediatrics 16. Pregnancy and Lactation 17. Rational Drug Use Section V: Opthalmic Disorders18. Conjunctivitis 19. Glaucoma Section VI: Renal Disorders20. Acute Renal Failure 21. Chronic Kidney Disease 22. Renal Dialysis 23. Drug-Induced Kidney Disease Section VII: Immunologic Disorders24. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Section VIII: Bone and Joint Disorders25. Rheumatoid Arthritis 26. Osteoarthritis 27. Gout and Hyperuricemia 28. Spondylitis 29. Osteoporosis Section IX: Dermatologic Disorders30. Psoriasis 31. Scabies 32. Eczema 33. Impetigo Section X: Oncology34. Basic Principles of Cancer Therapy 35. Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents 36. Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Emesis 37. Breast Cancer 38. Leukemia Section XI: Infectious Diseases39. Surgical Prophylaxis 40. Antimicrobial Regimen Selection 41. Tuberculosis 42. Meningitis 43. Respiratory Tract Infections 44. Gastroenteritis 45. Endocarditis 46. Urinary Tract Infections 47. Malaria 48. HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Virus) 49. AIDS and Opportunistic Infections 50. Superficial Fungal Infections 51. Invasive Fungal Infections 52. Viral Diseases 53. Influenza 54. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Section XII: Gastrointestinal Disorders55. Alcoholic Liver Disease 56. Drug Induced Liver Disorders 57. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 58. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 59. Viral Hepatitis 60. Jaundice 61. Peptic Ulcer Disease Section XIII: Hematological Disorders62. Anemias Section XIV: Neurological Disorders63. Epilepsy 64. Headache Disorders 65. Pain Management 66. Parkinsonism Disease Section XV: Psychiatric Disorders67. Alzheimer’s Disease 68. Anxiety Disorders 69. Schizophrenia 70. Sleep Disorders 71. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder About the Author: B.V.S. Lakshmi, M. Pharm., Ph.D., Professor and HOD, Dept. of Pharmacology, HOD, M.Sc. Clinical Research, PG & Ph. D Coordinator, School of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, Malla Reddy University. She served as Principal toxicologist and Facility In charge, Preclinical Toxicology Division at a Global Contract research organization. She also served as Vice Principal and HOD, Pharm. D.  She has an experience of 21 Years in the field of teaching, research and administration. Her 70 research publications and 15 research paper presentations of national and international order, stands as testimony to her strengths. She also authors a book entitled “Textbook of Pathophysiology”. She is a life member of APTI. She guided 2 candidates for Ph. D program, 46 M. Pharm students, 17 Pharm. D projects. She is serving as CPCSEA Nominee to various organizations as an IAEC member. Serving as member in Institutional Ethics Committee for approval of Protocols for Clinical Trials.  Collaborated for Research work with KPJ healthcare University, Malaysia. Delivered guest lectures at National and International level. Reviewer for Springer, Wiley Interscience journals. Received Best Innovative Research Award 2022 from Association of Pharmacy Professionals. M. Sudhakar, M.Pharm., Ph.D. Professor & Principal, he has an experience of 32 Years in the field of teaching and administration. He is resourceful person for various AICTE workshops. His 100 research publications and 150 research paper presentations of national and international order, stands as testimony to his strengths. He is bent on making the college in to one of the most sought after centers for excellence, through its quality education and research orientation. He is the life member of professional bodies like IPA, APTI and IPGA. He is the executive member of APTI (AP branch). He is the member of board of studies for pharmacy in Osmania University. He guided 8 Ph.D candidates. At present he is guiding 6 candidates for Ph.D Programs. He is the resource person for video lectures in pharmaceutics.