Thoroughly revised chapters to include recent developments in theory and practice, as well as New Drugs released in India.

Latest therapeutic guidelines from authoritative sources like WHO, British National Formulary of India as well as from eminent professional bodies have been incorporated.

Important points are summarized in boxes for last minute revision.

A new feature ‘Problem directed study’ has been included at the end of majority of chapters to give an exercise in the therapeutic decision asking for a realistic clinical scenario.

The solutions provided in Appendix-1 explain how rational decisions could be arrived at.

Representative trade names of drugs with available dosage forms are mentioned.

Comprehensive chapter on drug interactions and an additional appendix on prescribing in pregnancy.

Recent innovations have been highlighted.

Enriched illustrations, flow charts and tables and boxed point-wise summaries of important aspects.

Comprehensive and systematic coverage of drugs, highlighting their therapeutic status.

Useful companion for medical students and professionals.