Pharmacology for dentistry

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