Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics 27/E 2024

This book strengthens the scientific knowledge base and promotes rational thinking among students.

Highlights of the 27th Edition What's New

• Multi-coloured Revised Edition as per CBME Curriculum and Readers' Feedback
• Pharmacology Simplified with Explanations to Promote Understanding
• Supported by Tables and Boxes, Coloured Figures and Video Links; Therapeutics as per National Guidelines with Relevant Global Trends
• List of Learning Objectives and Key Terms
• Drug Classification in the form of Flow Charts
• Core Points and Therapeutics Highlighted
• Knowledge-related Competencies Labelled
• Section-wise Case-based MCQs

Important Additions/Updations

• General Pharmacology Revised
• Updates on Pharmacotherapy of Migraine
• Mechanism of Action of Antidepressants Simplified
• Updated Treatment Guidelines for Anaphylaxis
• Guidelines for Use of PPI with NSAIDs: At a Glance
• Rational Use of Antimicrobials for Common Infections
• Syndromic Management of STIs plus Detailed Pharmacotherapy of Individual Diseases
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Management; Guidance on Selecting a Contraceptive Method
• Pathogenesis and Pharmacotherapy of Osteoporosis
• Drug Selection based on Symptom Profiling for Heart Failure, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma, etc.
• Updates on Newer Vaccines, including Corona Vaccines

The 27th edition of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, mainly for the undergraduate medical students of 2nd and 3rd phase, is an integrated approach to present an updated knowledge of the pathophysiology of the diseases, pharmacology of available drugs and strategies for disease management. This will help in developing a strong scientific knowledge base and promoting rational thinking, both of which are required to become competent IMGs.