Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, KD TRIPATHI

9th edition 

ISBN 9789356962026

The Essentials of Medical Pharmacology draws a carefully crafted balance between basic and applied pharmacology, covering the subject in a highly systematic and user-friendly manner. Keeping pace with the tremendous advancement in pharmacology and clinical medicine, the book has evolved to reflect the current state of knowledge and therapeutic practices.

Highlights of the 9th Edition

Thoroughly updated chapters, Incorporating new therapeutic approaches and recently marked drugs, such as long acting GLP-1 receptor agonists (Semaglutide) and SGLT-2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin) for diabetes, neprilysin inhibitor (sacubitril) and SGLT-2 inhibitors for CHF, Orexin antagonists (Suvorexant) as hypnotic, Rho-Kinase inhibitor (Netarsudil) for glaucoma, adrenergic beta-3 agonist (Mirabegron) for overactive bladder, PCSK9 inhibitor (Inclisiran) as long acting hypocholesterolemic, CGRP receptor antagonists (Rimegepant) for migraine, PDE-4 inhibitor (Roflumilast) for COPD, and many others.

Latest therapeutic and prophylactic regimens recommended under the National Health Programs for MDR/XDR-tuberculosis, leprosy, HIV, malaria, kala-azar, filariasis, viral hepatitis, etc.

Drugs and vaccines for COVID-19 and the latest AIIMS/ICMR guidelines for management of COVID.