Pharmacology for Dentistry, 4/e
The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated. Following recent developments and advances in pharmacology, the book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject. It is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing undergraduate courses in dentistry and for practicing dentists.
Pharmacology for Dentistry, 4/e
Elsevier Pharmacology for Dentistry 4th Edition 2021 by Shanbhag
The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated. Following recent developments and advances in pharmacology, the book provides factual, conceptual and applied aspects of the subject. It is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing undergraduate courses in dentistry and for practicing dentists.
Key Features:
New to This Edition
- Full 4-colour format with significant revision of figures and flowcharts.
- Many drugs like anticancer, anthelmintic, antimalarial, antiviral have been updated along with treatment guidelines for HIV and tuberculosis.
- Key points for dentists added wherever relevant, stimulates enthusiasm for subject.
- Inclusion of prescription writing section to help students accurately write prescriptions.
Salient Features:
- Updated content, figures, flowcharts with addition of specific description of drugs presented as headings and subheadings with different font. This style of presentation would not only make it easier for students to understand the subject in a better manner but would also help them to quickly review and revise the subject before examination.
- Text is presented in a simple, precise and point-wise manner, with complex information summarized in tables, student-friendly mnemonics, line diagrams and flowcharts, which makes the learning and comprehension easier for students.
- Mechanism of action of drugs are illustrated with diagrams and 11 animations for better understanding.
- Separate chapter on dental pharmacology discuss about the drugs used in dentistry.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 :General Pharmacology
- Introduction (Definitions and Sources of Drugs)
- Routes of Drug Administration Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Factors Modifying Drug Action
- Drug Interactions
- Adverse Drug Effects
- Treatment of Poisoning
Chapter 2 :Drug Dosage
- Forms Solid Dosage Forms
- Semisolid Dosage Forms
- Liquid Dosage Forms
- Injectable Dosage Forms
- New Drug-Delivery Systems
Chapter 3 :Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System
- Introduction to Autonomic Pharmacology
- Cholinergic System
- Cholinergic Agents (Cholinomimetics, Parasympathomimetics)
- Anticholinergic Agents (Cholinergic Receptor Blockers)
- Antimuscarinic Agents (Muscarinic Receptor Antagonists)
- Ganglionic Blockers
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
- Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetic Agents)
- Adrenergic Receptor Blockers
- Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers
- Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Chapter 4 :Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
- Antihypertensive Drugs
- Antianginal Drugs
- Drugs Used in Congestive Cardiac Failure
- Plasma Expanders
- Shock
Chapter 5 :Renal Pharmacology
- Diuretics
- Antidiuretics
Chapter 6 :Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
- Neurotransmitters and Central Nervous System
- Sedatives and Hypnotics
- Benzodiazepines
- Barbiturates
- Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics
- General Anaesthetics
- Local Anaesthetics
- Alcohols (Ethanol and Methanol)
- Antiepileptic Drugs
- Opioid Analgesics
- Psychopharmacology
| Book | |
|---|---|
| Author | Shanbhag |
| Pages | 436 |
| Year | 2021 |
| ISBN | 9788131258170 |
| Publisher | RELX, India |
| Language | English |
| Uncategorized | |
| Edition | 4/e |
| Weight | 0.6 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Imprint | Elsevier |