About Book
Pharmacology–II (BP503T) is a comprehensive textbook developed for undergraduate pharmacy students, strictly aligned with the BP503T syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India. The book offers detailed coverage of drugs acting on the cardiovascular and renal systems, along with the pharmacological principles underlying antiarrhythmic, antianginal, antihypertensive, and antihyperlipidemic therapies.
It opens with core concepts of hemodynamics and cardiac electrophysiology, providing the essential framework for understanding the actions of cardiovascular drugs. The text systematically discusses the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of major disorders such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, and shock.
Drug mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic applications, and adverse effects are presented in a clear and organized manner, supported by updated classifications and clinically relevant explanations. Each unit is structured into well-sequenced subtopics and enriched with tables, figures, and simplified mechanisms to facilitate quick comprehension and revision.
About Author
Dr. Abhinav Anand is working as Associate Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. With an h-index of 10, he has published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals and books by Elsevier, Frontiers, Bentham Science, Taylor & Francis, and Cambridge University Press. His research profile includes five copyrights, four published patents, and three granted design patents (India and UK). Also, he has co-authored a text book on Advanced Pharmacology. A recipient of the Best Teacher Award, he has won several awards at national and international conferences and received the Research Excellence Award from peers. He was also honored with a University Gold Medal by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Former Vice President of India.
Monika is an accomplished academician and researcher, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at CT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. She is also pursuing her PhD at Lovely Professional University, demonstrating her commitment to advancing her expertise in the pharmaceutical field. With a passion for teaching and research, Monika has contributed to various academic projects and is now co-authoring a book, showcasing her growing influence in her domain. Her work focuses on bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications in pharmaceutical sciences.
Dr. P. NATARAJAN. is currently working as a Professor and HEAD, Department of Pharmacology, Sankaralingam Bhuvnaeswari College of Pharmacy, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. He has obtained M.Pharm and Ph.D from Annamalai University, Chidambaram. He has total teaching experience is more than 20 Years and has taught diverse set of subjects like Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Clinical Toxicology etc. to his credit, he has published more than 75 Research papers in various National and International Journals. He has presented more than 22 oral and poster presentation in various conferences.
He was awarded “Appreciation Award” in the year of 2023 by Sankaralingam Bhuvnaeswari College of Pharmacy, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. He has promoted and guided 22 U.G, 18 P.G Projects and currently Guiding 2 Ph.D scholar in Tamil nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. He also received funding from various funding agencies like Reliance foundation and Tamilnadu state council for science and technology, Chennai.
Neha Verma is an Assistant Professor at Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Pharmacy with a strong academic background in pharmaceutical sciences. She completed her Master’s degree in Pharmacology and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. Her research interests include artificial intelligence in healthcare, neuropharmacology, inflammatory disorders, and natural product-based therapeutics. She is actively involved in teaching, student mentoring, and scientific writing. Passionate about research and innovation, she aims to integrate modern scientific approaches with pharmaceutical education and healthcare advancements, contributing to evidence-based therapeutic development and translational research in the field of pharmacology.
Dr. Ashok Kumar, is currently serving an Associate Professor at School of Pharmacy,
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana, he has over 10 years of combined academic and industrial experience. He specializes in clinical research, Bioavailability and Bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. His expertise includes clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug evaluation and evidence-based research. Dedicated to academic excellence, he actively mentors students in pharmacology and research methodology, promoting analytical and practical learning. Dr. Kumar has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, contributing significantly to advancements in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare education.
