Summary

Essentials of Medical Pharmacology is a unique blend of basic and applied pharmacology. It provides wide coverage from principles of drug action to skill of informed and rational selection of drugs • The 5th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include recently introduced drugs and published information. This edition places emphasis on 'evidence based medicine' by reference to reliable interventional drug trials conducted particularly over the past two decades. Updated therapeutic guidelines from eminent professional bodies, WHO and National Health Programmes are summarised in relevant areas • Illustrations have been improved and enriched. The layout is made more attractive and user friendly.