Pharmacology-III

Dive into the intricate world of pharmacology with "Pharmacology - III," a comprehensive and indispensable guide for students of pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry. With 35 detailed chapters, this book offers thorough insights into the mechanisms of drug action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, therapeutic indications, and drug interactions. From fundamental studies to clinical management, this text provides a solid pharmacological foundation for rational drug use in therapeutics. Filled with diagrams, tables, and the latest advancements in the field, "Pharmacology - III" is a must-have resource that promises to engage and educate readers with its in-depth exploration of drug science. Contents: PART – I: Pharmacology of Drugs Acting on Respiratory System1.            Drugs Used to Treat Asthma2.            Drugs Used to Treat Allergic Rhinitis3.            Drugs Used to Treat Cough, COPD and Cystic Fibrosis4.            Respiratory StimulantsPART – II: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Tract5.            Drugs Used to Treat Peptic, Ulcer Disease6.            Drugs Used in Constipation7.            Emetics and Antiemetic Drugs8.            Drugs Used in Diarrhoea9.            Digestants and GERD10.         Appetite Stimulants and Suppressants11.         CarminativesPART – III: Chemotherapeutic Drugs12.         General Principles of Chemotherapy13.         Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim and Cotrimoxazole14.         Cell Wall Inhibitors15.         Protein Synthesis Inhibitors16.         Quinolones and Urinary Antiseptics17.         Antimycobacterials18.         Antifungal Drugs19.         Antiprotozoal Drugs20.         Anthelmintic Drugs21.         Antiviral Drugs22.         Anticancer Drugs23.         Chemotherapy of Sexually Transmitted DiseasesPART – IV: Immunopharmacology24.         Immunosuppressants and Immunostimulants25.         Protein Drugs, Monoclonal Antibodies and BiosimilarsPART – V: Principles of Toxicology26.         General Toxicity Testing27.         Genotoxicity28.         Carcinogenicity29.         Drug Therapy in Pregnancy30.         Mutagencity31.         Introduction to Toxicology32.         Heavy Metal Intoxication and Chelators33.         Management of Barbiturates, Morphine, Organophosphosphorus Compound Poisoning34.         Management of the Poisoned Patient35.         Chronopharmacology About the Authors:K. Ravi Shankar positioned today Professor & Principal in Aditya College of Pharmacy (Aditya Group of Institutions) Surampalem, Kakinada District.  He is active in Pharmacy Profession and enriched with 33 years of teaching and profession experience.  Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada has conferred with Best Teacher Award in 2014, APTI awarded him as Best Teacher for the year 2022.  He has published 80 research papers in various reputed journals and acts as reviewer to many pharmacy journals. 70 M.Pharmacy students have benefited from his guidance and 8 Ph.D candidates were awarded under his supervision.  He is the author of other text books “Social and Preventive Pharmacy”, “Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapeutics 2nd edition”, “Pharmacology: A Comprehensive Approach” and “Pharmacology: A Companion Handbook”.G. V. N. Kiranmayi presently working as Professor in Dr. M.G.R. Deemed University, Chennai.  She is very active member and involves in various academic and professional activities.  Her continuous efforts in research has led to 30 research publications in various reputed scientific journals.  She was nominated by A.P. Academy of Sciences for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states for Young Scientist Award in 2014. She was awarded Young Scientist Awarded during AUFAU International awards in 2016 in recognition of her significant contribution in pharmacy.  She is a co-author of other text books “Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapeutics 2nd edition”, “Pharmacology: A Comprehensive Approach” and “Pharmacology: A Companion Handbook”.