New to This Edition:
- Coverage of all competency codes integrated within the text as per new competency-based undergraduate curriculum to make the reference easy.
- New topics on drugs for criminal offences, herbal medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, National Health Programs.
- Treatment guidelines have been updated.
- Key points have been added wherever relevant to stimulate enthusiasm for subject and also to supplement revision.
- More than 45 case studies with questions to prepare students for problem-based learning have been added.
- Section on prescription writing has been added to help students write prescriptions accurately.
Salient Features:
- Thoroughly updated content supported with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.
- National Tuberculosis Elimination Program has been updated as per latest treatment guidelines by Central TB Division.
- Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.
- Prepares student for both theory and viva voce exams.