Essentials of Pharmacodynamics and Drug Action
Language: English
Published by Springer, 2025
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- Title
- Essentials of Pharmacodynamics and Drug Action
- Publisher
- Springer
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9819727782
- ISBN 13
- 9789819727780
- Item weight
- 394 grams
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of pharmacology and its fundamental principles. It delves into the intricate interactions between drugs and the human body, focusing on pharmacokinetics, which explains the dynamics of drug actions in the body, and pharmacodynamics, which uncovers the mechanisms through which drugs exert their effects. The book also emphasizes the crucial aspects of therapeutics and gene-based therapy, shedding light on modern approaches to disease treatment. Readers will gain insights into drugs that target the autonomic nervous system, influencing functions beyond voluntary control, and drugs that act on the central nervous system, impacting neurological processes. Additionally, the book examines medications affecting renal and cardiovascular functions, playing a significant role in maintaining homeostasis. Moreover, it explores the realm of drugs influencing gastrointestinal function, essential for digestive health.
Furthermore, the book covers pharmacotherapy for microbial diseases, addressing the challenge of infectious agents and their treatment. It also investigates hormones and hormone antagonists, pivotal in regulating various physiological processes. Lastly, it provides a comprehensive understanding of drugs used for immunomodulation, which plays a crucial role in enhancing or suppressing the immune system.
The book serves as a resource for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking a deep understanding of drug interactions, therapeutic applications, and cutting-edge approaches in pharmacology.
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About the Author
Dr. Raja Chakraverty is a Pharmacologist by training and currently serves as an ICMR Scientist at the Department of Critical Care Medicine at IPGME&R, Kolkata and co-ordinates research in the area of Antimicrobial Resistance . He is a well-known biomedical scientist who studied Pharmaceutical Technology at the UG, PG and Doctoral level. He has 11 years of rich teaching and research experience. Dr. Chakraverty has been awarded many accolades including Best Paper awards, Best Researcher Award in 2021 at various National Seminars and has travelled abroad for academic discourses and invited orations. Dr. Chakraverty is a prolific writer who has published around 60 highly cited full length articles in peer-reviewed journals and several book chapters and two authored books. Dr. Chakraverty is also a leading Editor for various journals. He is also a life member of the Indian Pharmacological Society.
Dr. Rajani Mathur is a distinguished faculty member at DIPSAR (Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research), New Delhi, with an impressive academic and research background. She holds a B.Pharm, M.Sc, and PhD in Pharmacology. Dr. Mathur has made significant contributions tothe field of Pharmacology through groundbreaking research work at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi, and DIPSAR.
Her research interests encompass various critical areas, including Drug development for Cancer angiogenesis, Pediatric NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease), Pharmacovigilance, and Materiovigilance, as well as the Standardization and validation of medicinal plants.
Dr. Mathur's remarkable achievements have garnered widespread recognition and honors. She has been acknowledged with certificates of appreciation, best paper presentation awards, and scholarship grants for her exemplary work. Her expertise is recognized internationally, as evident from her active membership in the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research.
In addition, Dr. Mathur has been elected as a member of prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, and the International Union of Radio Science. Her significant contributions to the field of Pharmacology are also evident from her invention being published in The Patent Office Journal.
As an accomplished writer, Dr. Mathur has made valuable contributions to journals and editorial boards worldwide. Her research has been presented at numerous international conferences, where she received accolades for her outstanding work.
Dr Pranabesh Chakraborty is serving as a UGC Adjunct Professor and Former Director at the School of Pharmaceutical Science & Health Care Technology at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (formerly West Bengal University of Technology), India. He have also served as the director and adviser for academic and research affairs at Bengal School of Technology and Bengal School of Technology & Management.
Throughout his career, the author has shown exceptional dedication to education and research, having served as the Principal of the first pharmaceutical college in West Bengal, Gupta College of Technological Sciences. Additionally, he was the Principal at Kanak Manjari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences under Sambalpur University.
The author's contributions to academia and research are evident through their extensive list of publications, including more than 50 publications, books, and book chapters.
Recognized for their exemplary work, the author has received several prestigious awards, such as the ATI Visistha Chikitsa Medal and the Best Principal Award in 2010. Their dedication to public service is evident from their honorary life membership in ACCP (Association of Colleges of Chest Physicians, India).
The author has also played a significant role in establishing and supporting various academic and research associations, including the Pharmaceutical Technologists Association (PTA), Indian Pharmaceutical Graduates Association (IPGA), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), and more. Their involvement as a founder members of several research scholar associations showcases their commitment to fostering scholarly communities.
In the realm of publishing, the author has held esteemed positions as the Chief Editor in a Society Journal and the Editor in one of the International Journals.
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