About book : The book "Pharmacology - II" for the Third Year B. Pharm. Semester V comprehensively covers drugs acting on different systems of the body, following the Pharmacy Council of India syllabus. It is divided into multiple units and chapters, each dedicated to specific pharmacological topics: 1. **Cardiovascular System**: It provides detailed insights into the hemodynamic and electrophysiology of the heart, as well as drugs used in managing conditions like congestive heart failure, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia. It includes discussions on drug classes such as antihypertensives, anti-anginal agents, and anti-arrhythmic drugs. 2. **Urinary System**: The book covers diuretics and anti-diuretics, explaining their mechanisms, therapeutic uses, and pharmacological aspects. 3. **Endocrine System**: It discusses the pharmacology of hormones and drugs affecting the endocrine system, including anterior pituitary hormones, thyroid hormones, insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and glucagon, among others. 4. **Autocoids and Related Drugs**: This section covers histamine, serotonin, prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes, and other related drugs. It explores their physiological roles, synthesis, and mechanisms of action. 5. **Bioassay Techniques**: The book elaborates on the principles and applications of bioassays, including methods for insulin, oxytocin, vasopressin, ACTH, d-tubocurarine, digitalis, histamine, and serotonin. The book incorporates flowcharts, diagrams, and illustrations for easy understanding of drug mechanisms and pharmacological effects. It also includes comprehensive summaries, multiple-choice questions, and both short and long-answer questions for self-assessment at the end of each chapter, making it an excellent resource for pharmacy students preparing for exams and practical sessions.

About author : Sakshi Mishra, Head of Department at Asha Pharmacy College, Varanasi Dr Ashutosh Kumar Yadav, Associate Professor, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University Lucknow-226017 Dr.Reetu, Associate Professor, Seiko college of pharmacy Lucknow.