Pharmacology for dentistry

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Preface Contents Section 1 General Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 1.1 Sources and Nature of Drug Dosage Form Chapter 1.2 Prescription Writing Chapter 1.3 Rational Use of Drugs & Drugs Laws Chapter 1.4 Pharmacokinetics (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion of Drugs) Chapter 1.5 Pharmacodynamics (Mode of Action of Drugs) Chapter 1.6 Adverse Drug Reactions Chapter 1.7 Drug Interactions Section 2 Drugs Acting on CNS Chapter 2.1 General Anaesthetics Chapter 2.2 Sedative & Hypnotics Chapter 2.3 Narcotic Analgesics (Opioids) Chapter 2.4 Non-Narcotic Analgesics (NSAID's) Chapter 2.5 Psychotropic Agents Chapter 2.6 Antiepileptic Agents Chapter 2.7 Muscle Relaxants Chapter 2.8 Local Anaesthetics Chapter 2.9 CNS Stimulants Chapter 2.10 Drugs Used in Parkinsonism Section 3 Drugs Acting on ANS Chapter 3.1 Sympathomimetics (Adrenergic Agents) Chapter 3.2 Treatment of Shock & Vasopressor Agents Chapter 3.3 Sympatholytics (Antiadrenergic Agents) Chapter 3.4 Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergic Agents) Chapter 3.5 Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergic Agents) Section 4 Drugs Acting on Cardiovascular & Urinary System Chapter 4.1 Cardiotonics (Cardiac Glycosides) Chapter 4.2 Antihypertensive Agents Chapter 4.3 Antianginal Agents Chapter 4.4 Antiarrhythmic Agents Chapter 4.5 Antihyperlipidemic Agents Chapter 4.6 Plasma Expanders Chapter 4.7 Diuretics and Antidiuretics Section 5 Autacoids Chapter 5.1 Histamine and Antihistaminic Agents Chapter 5.2 Serotonin and its Antagonists Chapter 5.3 Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes Chapter 5.4 Drugs Used in Cough and Asthma Section 6 Drugs Acting on Blood Chapter 6.1 Coagulants and Anticoagulants Chapter 6.2 Haematinics (Drugs Used in Anaemia) Section 7 Drugs Acting on GIT Chapter 7.1 Laxatives and Antidiarrhoeal Agents Chapter 7.2 Emetics & Antiemetic Agents Chapter 7.3 Antacids and Antiulcer Agents Section 8 Drugs Acting on Endocrine System Chapter 8.1 Anterior Pituitary Hormones Chapter 8.2 Antidiabetic Agents Chapter 8.3 Glucocorticoids & Sex Hormones Chapter 8.4 Thyroid Hormone & Antithyroid Agents Chapter 8.5 Hormonal Contraceptives Section 9 Chemotherapy Chapter 9.1 Sulfonamides Nitrofurans and Quinolones Chapter 9.2 Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol and Chemotherapy of UTI Chapter 9.3 Beta Lactam Antibiotics Chapter 9.4 Aminoglycosides Antibiotics Chapter 9.5 Macrolide and Polypeptide Antibiotics Chapter 9.6 Antiviral Agents Chapter 9.7 Antifungal Agents Chapter 9.8 Antimalarial Agents Chapter 9.9 Antiamoebic and other Antiprotozoal Drugs Chapter 9.10 Anthelmintic Agents Chapter 9.11 Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis Chapter 9.12 Chemotherapy of Leprosy Chapter 9.13 Chemotherapy of Malignancy Section 10 Vitamins and Trace Elements Chapter 10.1 Vitamins and Trace Elements Section 11 Chelating Agents and Treatment of Poisoning Chapter 11.1 Chelating Agents & Treatment of Poisoning Section 12 Dental Pharmacology Chapter 12.1 Antiseptics & Disinfectants Chapter 12.2 Astringent and Obtundents Chapter 12.3 Mummifying and Bleaching Agents Chapter 12.4 Styptics (Local Haemostatics) and Disclosing Agents Chapter 12.5 Dentifrices and Mouth Washes Chapter 12.6 Caries and Fluorides Chapter 12.7 Pharmacotherapy of Common Oral Conditions & Dental Emergencies Section 13 Miscellaneous Chapter 13.1 Vaccines, Sera and Other Immunological Agents Chapter 13.2 Drugs Used in Skin Disorders Appendices Appendix I: List of Recently Approved New Drugs and Combinations in India (During 1999- July 2006) Appendix II: List of Banned Drugs and Fixed Dose Combinations in India (Updated till January 2007) Index