About Book
A Comprehensive Textbook of Advance Pharmacology presents an in-depth and structured exploration of modern pharmacology, integrating fundamental concepts with advanced therapeutic principles. The book begins with general pharmacology, covering drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, receptor mechanisms, and drug interactions. It then advances into detailed neuropharmacology, explaining neurotransmission, autonomic and central nervous system pathways, and major neurotransmitters. Systemic pharmacology provides extensive coverage of drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and various organ systems.
The CNS section elaborates on anesthetics, sedative-hypnotics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, antiepileptics, and drugs for neurodegenerative disorders. Cardiovascular pharmacology is comprehensively presented, including antihypertensives, antianginals, antiarrhythmics, diuretics, drugs for heart failure, and lipid-lowering agents. The text also covers hematological agents, autacoids, antihistamines, and serotonergic antagonists.
About Author
Dr. Md. Talib Hussain is an Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, KSA. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology (2013) from Integral University, India, specializing in anticancer activity in experimental models. With nearly two decades of teaching and research experience, he has held important roles in administrative works, including head of the internal audit committee for the quality and development unit at the University of Hail. Dr. Talib is currently engaged in multiple funded research projects in pharmacology and toxicology and has supervised numerous postgraduate and doctoral students in India and abroad. His research contributions encompass widely cited publications in leading international journals, spanning experimental pharmacology and toxicology, and making a significant impact on both scientific advancement and academic growth.
Dr. Ahmed Dawwas Alafnan is a Professor of Pharmacology and the Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Hail since November 2020. He also serves as Acting Dean of the College of Medicine (since March 2024) and Editor-in-Chief of the Hail Journal of Health Sciences (since October 2023). Previously, he was Vice Dean for Academic Affairs (2018–2020). Dr. Al-Afnan earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from MCPHS University, Boston, in 2017. With over eight years of teaching and research experience, his expertise focuses on anticancer pharmacology, supported by several publications in reputable international journals. Dr. Alafnan is recognized for his dedication to academic excellence and research innovation.
Pratiksha P.Alabade is presently working as an Assistant professor ( Pharmacology) at D.K Patil Institute of Pharmacy Loha Maharashtra India.her graduation completed from School of Pharmacy S.R T.M University Nanded & Post graduation from Nanded Pharmacy college Nanded Maharashtra. She has total experience of teaching is two years & 2 years industrial experience. She has 4 research & 4 review paper published on Scopus as well as peer - reviewed journals..she has awarded 1 Good clinical practice & GLP awarded by WHO & GMP association committee.
Dr Sribhavani K.R is presently working as a Faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at Late Shree Fakirbhai Pansare Education Foundation's College of Pharmacy, Pune, Maharashtra, India. She served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, located in Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, Maharashtra, India. With a strong educational foundation, she obtained her Pharm D (Post Baccalaureate) and B.Pharmacy degrees from the Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Further enhancing her expertise, she completed a Diploma Course in Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs. Dr. Sribhavani brings a wealth of experience from her five years as a Freelance Medical Writer in Manchester, UK, alongside three years in academia. She has contributed to the scientific community through six review articles in reputed international journals and has played a key role as an editor for book chapters at the national level. Her dedication to education has been recognized with both international and national awards from various esteemed organizations.
Mrs. Namra Aziz is working as Assistant Professor at PSIT (Pharmacy), Kanpur, she is a passionate researcher, she skillfully integrates classroom theory with practical applications, enriching student learning through active involvement in co-curricular activities. Her research focuses on innovative methodologies and transformative advancements in pharmaceutical sciences, as evidenced by her publications in reputed national and international journals. Committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, she combines creativity with rigorous scientific inquiry to address emerging challenges in healthcare, drug development, and pharmaceutical technology. She is pursuing her PhD from AMITY University, Lucknow. She has published more than 25 SCIE and Scopus papers in various national and Internation Journals and also holds 8 Patents.
