Essentials of Medical Pharmacology covers a wide range of topics from basic pharmacological concepts to practical therapeutics. Core pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic and dosage-form information about medicines is provided to understand mechanism of drug action and to enable rational selection of drugs for a patient and correct prescribing.

Highlights of the 8th edition are:

Thoroughly revised and updated chapters including new drugs and latest treatment guidelines.

A new chapter on 'Nitric oxide and vasoactive peptide signal molecules, along with novel drugs that

act by modifying action/turnover of these molecules.

Eye catching drug classification charts which help create pictorial memory.

Several new figures, charts, tables and highlight boxes.

Focus on 'evidence-based medicine' by extensive reference to credible studies and endpoint trials.

India-specific information on diseases, drugs and treatment guidelines, particularly for TB, leprosy, HIV-AIDS, malaria, kala-azar, etc.

Therapeutic recommendations from eminent professional bodies and organizations.

Full coverage of the revised competency-based Pharmacology curriculum of NMC for graduate medical students.