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Who is the author of the Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
Who is the author of the Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of the Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of the Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
Where is the headquarters of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers located?
Where is the headquarters of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers located?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
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Which of the following is the correct email format for contacting Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers?
Which of the following is the correct email format for contacting Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers?
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What type of permission is required for reproducing any part of Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
What type of permission is required for reproducing any part of Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the views expressed in the book?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the views expressed in the book?
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What is the publication year of the eighth edition of Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
What is the publication year of the eighth edition of Essentials of Medical Pharmacology?
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What is a key feature of the latest therapeutic guidelines mentioned?
What is a key feature of the latest therapeutic guidelines mentioned?
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Which new chapter has been included in the latest edition?
Which new chapter has been included in the latest edition?
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How are drugs classified in the latest edition of the guidelines?
How are drugs classified in the latest edition of the guidelines?
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What type of information has been prioritized in the latest guidelines?
What type of information has been prioritized in the latest guidelines?
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What facilitates therapeutic decision-making in the book?
What facilitates therapeutic decision-making in the book?
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Which diseases are specifically covered under WHO and National Health Programmes?
Which diseases are specifically covered under WHO and National Health Programmes?
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What has been emphasized in the presentation of recent material and data?
What has been emphasized in the presentation of recent material and data?
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Which aspect of the book was recognized for editorial excellence?
Which aspect of the book was recognized for editorial excellence?
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What is the typical molecular weight range for most drugs?
What is the typical molecular weight range for most drugs?
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Why do larger molecules than 1000 D struggle to reach target sites in the body?
Why do larger molecules than 1000 D struggle to reach target sites in the body?
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What type of glycosides are known for their role as cardiac drugs?
What type of glycosides are known for their role as cardiac drugs?
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What distinguishes fixed oils from essential oils?
What distinguishes fixed oils from essential oils?
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What characteristic do molecules smaller than 100 D typically lack?
What characteristic do molecules smaller than 100 D typically lack?
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Which of the following is considered a stimulant purgative?
Which of the following is considered a stimulant purgative?
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Which class of drugs modifies endogenous chemicals and signals in the body?
Which class of drugs modifies endogenous chemicals and signals in the body?
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What size is the lithium ion compared to other pharmaceuticals discussed?
What size is the lithium ion compared to other pharmaceuticals discussed?
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What is the purpose of adding excipients and diluents to active ingredients in drug dosage forms?
What is the purpose of adding excipients and diluents to active ingredients in drug dosage forms?
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Which type of tablet disintegrates only upon reaching the duodenum?
Which type of tablet disintegrates only upon reaching the duodenum?
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What characterizes sustained or extended release tablets?
What characterizes sustained or extended release tablets?
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What defines a chewable tablet?
What defines a chewable tablet?
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What is the significance of oral drug solutions often containing sweetening and flavoring agents?
What is the significance of oral drug solutions often containing sweetening and flavoring agents?
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What is a characteristic of sublingual tablets?
What is a characteristic of sublingual tablets?
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Which among the following drugs appears on the list of orphan drugs?
Which among the following drugs appears on the list of orphan drugs?
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What distinguishes dispersible tablets from other types of tablets?
What distinguishes dispersible tablets from other types of tablets?
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What does EPO stand for in medical terminology?
What does EPO stand for in medical terminology?
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Which of the following is equivalent to ESR?
Which of the following is equivalent to ESR?
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation HCV?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation HCV?
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Which of the following abbreviations represents 'Free fatty acid'?
Which of the following abbreviations represents 'Free fatty acid'?
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What does the abbreviation HLA represent?
What does the abbreviation HLA represent?
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What condition does the abbreviation IBS refer to?
What condition does the abbreviation IBS refer to?
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Which of the following relates to the hormone called FSH?
Which of the following relates to the hormone called FSH?
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What does the abbreviation GABA stand for?
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Study Notes
Book Information
- Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Eighth Edition, by K.D. Tripathi, MD.
- Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
- Includes contact information for offices in India, UK, and Panama.
- Copyright 2019.
Drug Properties and Drug Classifications
- Most drugs have a molecular weight between 100-1000 Daltons.
- Smaller molecules (<100 D) lack sufficient binding specificity.
- Larger molecules (>1000 D) have poor membrane permeability.
- Exceptions exist, including lithium (7 D) and larger molecules like heparin, gonadotropins, enzymes, proteins, and antibodies requiring parenteral administration.
- Drugs are typically xenobiotics but can also include endogenous compounds like hormones, autacoids, metabolites, and nutrients.
- Chemical congeners of endogenous molecules are an important drug class.
Abbreviated List of Orphan Drugs
- The provided text lists several orphan drugs, including azacitidine, bevacizumab, bortezomib, busulfan, carboprost, colchicine, eltrombopag, fomivirsen, icatibant, iloprost, nilotinib, paromomycin, rifaximin, rituximab, sodium stibogluconate, sodium thiosulfate, and thioTEPA.
Drug Dosage Forms
- Dosage forms are products for drug administration.
- Active ingredients require excipients, diluents, preservatives, etc., for formulation.
- Tablets can be plain, sugar-coated, film-coated, chewable, dispersible, sublingual, enteric-coated, or sustained/extended release.
- Oral solutions often contain sweeteners and flavoring agents.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
- The text features a list of many acronyms and abbreviations related to pharmacology and medicine. A complete summary is not feasible due to their large number. Refer to the original text for the full list.
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