The third edition of this book is completely updated in accordance with the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum applicable for Semesters III and IV. It is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics, and nursing implications. The book specifies the role of nurses in monitoring and caring for patients under different conditions. Ideal for BSc nursing students, but also useful for pharmacy students and practicing nurses in hospitals

New to This Edition

• Significant content enhancement and reorganization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.

• New topics added on drugs for treatment of infertility and erectile dysfunction; drugs for osteoporosis; revised guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis and HIV; and National Immunization Schedule for infants and children.

• Nursing implications inserted at the end of each topic to highlight the role of nurses in pharmacotherapeutics.

• Section on prescription writing added to help nurses understand the guidelines of prescription writing.

• Addition of questions help in revision and self-assessment before examination.

Salient Features

• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.

• Systematically updated content with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.

• Prepare students for both theory and viva voce exam.

Additional Feature

Complimentary access to full eBook at www.medenact.com.