Textbook of Pharmacology – An Integrated Approach is a fresh, student-centred resource designed for today's evolving medical curriculum. Aligned with the CBME 2024 guidelines, this book emphasises interdisciplinary integration and clinical applicability. Its clear, concise, and visually engaging format supports in-depth understanding, critical thinking skills, and better recall.

• Relevant anatomy and physiology nested within pharmacology topics to ensure a smooth transition from familiar to new concepts
• Flowcharts and creative mnemonics to make drug classification easy to remember
• Explanations of drug actions linked to disease pathophysiology
• Clinical concepts through scenario-based MCQs and reasoning questions with hints, aligned with the NMC’s vision of Early Clinical Exposure (ECE)
• Disease-specific management strategies based on guidelines from leading professional bodies, with a focus on context relevant to Indian healthcare
• A dedicated chapter on AETCOM, covering patient autonomy, healthcare rights, and core ethical principles
• Rapid and efficient revision tools in the form of concise chapter summaries and visual concept maps

Dr Jagminder Kaur Bajaj, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology), ACME, PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health, is Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology at Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar. A passionate academician and dedicated researcher, she brings over 25 years of academic and clinical experience, combining core concepts with visual aids, mnemonics, and clinical insights to make pharmacology engaging and easy to remember.

Dr Satinderjit Singh Bajaj, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery, serves as Medical Superintendent and DNB Coordinator at S.B.L.S. Civil Hospital, Jalandhar. A distinguished surgeon and educator with 22 years of experience, he enriches the book with thoughtfully crafted clinical scenario-based questions that bridge factual learning with practical application.

1 General Pharmacology
1.  Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
2. Routes of Drug Administration
3. Pharmacokinetics
4. Pharmacodynamics
5. Adverse Drug Reactions
6. Variability in Drug Response and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

2 Drugs Acting on the Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous Systems
7. Cholinergic Drugs
8. Anticholinergic Drugs
9. Adrenergic Drugs
10. Antiadrenergic Drugs: α Blockers
11. Antiadrenergic Drugs: β Blockers and Drugs for Glaucoma
12. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
13. Local Anesthetics

3 Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System
14. General Anesthetics
15. Sedative-Hypnotics and Anxiolytics
16. Antiepileptic Drugs
17. Drugs for Neurodegenerative Disorders
18. Antipsychotic Drugs
19. Drugs for Mood Disorders
20. Alcohols
21. Drugs of Abuse and CNS Stimulants
22. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists

4 Autacoids and Related Drugs
23. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
24. Drugs for Gout
25. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
26. Histamine and Antihistaminics
27. Drugs for the Management of Migraine

5 Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System
28. Drugs Used in Cough and Bronchial Asthma

6 Drugs Acting on the Kidneys
29. Diuretics

7 Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System
30. Drugs Modulating the Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System (RAAS)
31. Calcium Channel Blockers
32. Antihypertensive Drugs
33. Drug Therapy of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
34. Drugs for Ischemic Heart Disease
35. Drugs for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Management of Shock
36. Antiarrhythmic Drugs

8 Drugs Affecting Blood
37. Coagulants and Anticoagulants
38. Antiplatelet and Fibrinolytic Drugs
39. Hypolipidemic Drugs
40. Hematinics

9 Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
41. Anterior Pituitary Hormones
42. Drugs for Thyroid Disorders
43. Insulin and Antidiabetic Drugs
44. Corticosteroids
45. Female Sex Hormones and Antagonists
46. Hormonal Contraceptives 
47. Drugs Acting on the Uterus 
48. Male Sex Hormones and Their Analogues
49. Drugs for Infertility and Erectile Dysfunction 
50. Drugs for Osteoporosis 

10 Chemotherapeutic Drugs
51. General Principles of Chemotherapy
52. Antimicrobial Agents (AMAs) 
53. Drugs Used in UTIs and STDs 
54. Antitubercular and Antileprotic Drugs 
55. Antifungal Drugs 
56. Antiviral Drugs 
57. Antiretroviral Drugs 
58. Antimalarial Drugs
59. Antiamoebic Drugs
60. Anthelmintics 
61. Anticancer Drugs

11 Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal System
62. Drugs for Diarrhea, IBD, and Constipation
63. Antiemetic and Prokinetic Drugs
64. Drugs for Acid Peptic Diseases

12 Miscellaneous Topics
65. Immunomodulator Drugs
66. Toxicology
67. Drugs Used in Dermatological Conditions and   Germicidal Drugs
68. Evidence-Based Medicine and New Drug Development

13 Applied Pharmacology
69. Pharmacovigilance 
70. Practical Pharmacology: Essential Drugs, DPL, Legal Aspects
71. Practical Pharmacology – Prescriptions, Prescription Errors, P-Drug, Dosage Calculation and Drug Interactions

14 AETCOM
72. Attitude, Ethics, and Communication

Index