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Pharmacology for Dentistry Prelims.indd i 3/21/2014 5:31:22 PM This page intentionally left blank Pharmacology for Dentistry Second Edition Tara V Shanbhag MD Professor, Department of Pharmacology Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka Formerly, Professor, Department of Pharmacology Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University Manipal, Karnataka Smita Shenoy MD Additional Professor, Department of Pharmacology Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University Manipal, Karnataka Veena Nayak MD Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University Manipal, Karnataka ELSEVIER A division of Reed Elsevier India Private Limited Prelims.indd iii 3/21/2014 5:31:22 PM Pharmacology for Dentistry, 2/e Shanbhag, Shenoy and Nayak © 2014 Reed Elsevier India Private Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by the Publisher (other than as may be noted herein). ISBN: 978-81-312-3455-6 Notices Knowledge and best practice in this fi eld are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment may become necessary. Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge in evaluating and using any information, methods, compounds, or experiments described herein. In using such information or methods they should be mindful of their own safety and the safety of others, including parties for whom they have a professional responsibility. With respect to any drug or pharmaceutical products identifi ed, readers are advised to check the most current information provided (i) on procedures featured or (ii) by the manufacturer of each product to be administered, to verify the recommended dose or formula, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of practitioners, relying on their own experience and knowledge of their patients, to make diagnoses, to determine dosages and the best treatment for each individual patient, and to take all appropriate safety precautions. To the fullest extent of the law, neither the Publisher nor the authors, contributors, or editors, assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products liability, negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein. Please consult full prescribing information before issuing prescription for any product mentioned in this publication. The Publisher Published by Elsevier, a division of Reed Elsevier India Private Limited Registered Offi ce: 305, Rohit House, 3 Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi-110 001 Corporate Offi ce: 14th Floor, Building No. 10B, DLF Cyber City, Phase II, Gurgaon-122 002, Haryana, India Senior Content Strategist: Nimisha Goswami Senior Project Manager-Education Solutions: Shabina Nasim Project Coordinator: Shravan Kumar Copy Editor: Richa Srivastava Manager-Publishing Operations: Sunil Kumar Production Manager: NC Pant Cover Designer: Raman Kumar Typeset by Chitra Computers, New Delhi Printed and bound at Prelims.indd iv 3/21/2014 5:31:22 PM Foreword to the First Edition Pharmacology has undergone phenomenal growth in terms of information on mechanism of action and clinical application of drugs. The main objective of teaching pharmacology is to provide a rationale for choosing and prescribing drugs skillfully to relieve patient’s sufferings. Dental practitioners use drugs not only for dental problems but also for management of medical emergency during dental treatment. It is not enough for dentists to have knowledge on the use of these drugs, they should also have a sound knowledge of pharmacology of other drugs in order to prevent the chances of drug interactions, which the patient may be taking for co-morbid conditions. Pharmacology for Dental Students covers drugs acting on all systems in a methodical way. The book starts with the general pharmacological principles with which all prescribers must be conversant. This is followed by systemic pharmacology, i.e. drugs acting on various systems. The authors have organized each chapter systematically beginning with defi nitions, classifi cation of drugs, description on various groups of drugs followed by management or treatment of various conditions and fi nally a few model questions. A separate chapter on Dental Pharmacology covers various preparations that dentists use in their day-to-day practice. Enough coverage is given to manage medical emergencies during dental practice such as anaphylactic shock, bronchial asthma, angina pectoris, seizures, etc. Lastly, the appendix covers a list of commonly prescribed drugs with dose and route of administration. My best wishes to the authors. Dr K L Bairy Professor and Head Department of Pharmacology Kasturba Medical College Manipal University Manipal, Karnataka, India Prelims.indd v 3/21/2014 5:31:22 PM This page intentionally left blank Preface to the Second Edition The main objective of the Second Edition of Pharmacology for Dental Students (now, more aptly named as Pharmacology for Dentistry) is signifi cant expansion and revision of the existing fi rst edition. In this book, importance is given to dental implications of many drugs and proper guidelines to tackle the emergency conditions that may occur during dental procedures. The style and presentation form has been maintained – simple diagrams, self-explanatory fl owcharts, tables and student friendly mnemonics. Some new topics like Drug Dosage Forms and Pharmacovigilance have been introduced. Treatment schedules have been revised as per WHO guidelines. This book also includes practical aspects such as prescription writing, drug interactions, emergency management, etc. Thorough changes have been made in all chapters. This extensively revised edition will be useful not only for the dental students but also for the practicing dentists. We hope that this edition meets the requirements of undergraduate dental students and serves as a better learning tool. We would sincerely appreciate critical appraisal of this manual and suggestions for improvement in future. Tara V Shanbhag Smita Shenoy Veena Nayak Prelims.indd vii 3/21/2014 5:31:22 PM This page intentionally left blank Preface to the First Edition Pharmacology is a vast subject with many crucial aspects related to drugs, their composition, uses, effects, interactions, etc. This makes the subject complicated and diffi cult to comprehend. This book meets the requirement of the syllabus proposed by the Dental Council of India. The text is presented in a simple, precise and point-wise manner. This style of presentation would not only make it easier for students to understand the subject in a better manner, but would also help them to quickly review and revise the subject before examination. Further, to make learning simpler and comprehension easier for the students, numerous tables, fl owcharts and line diagrams have been included. We are grateful to Prof. K L Bairy for writing the Foreword. We would appreciate critical appraisal of this book and suggestions for improvement. Tara V Shanbhag Smita Shenoy Veena Nayak Prelims.indd ix 3/21/2014 5:31:22 PM
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