About book : The titled book “Fundamentals of Pharmacology” (As per PCI regulation). The idea of book originated by authors to convey a combined database for easy understanding of Pharmacology. This book is intended to communicate information on novel drug delivery techniques, to direct tutors and learners regarding fundamental concepts in Fundamentals of Pharmacology. The major aim to write this textbook is to provide information in articulate summarized manner to accomplish necessities of undergraduates as per PCI regulation. This volume is designed not only according to curriculum of undergraduate courses in pharmacy by PCI but also to communicate knowledge on Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence for post graduate learners. We assured this book will be originated very valuable by graduates, post graduates, professors and industrial learners. However, any suggestion for further improvement of text are welcome and will be taken due note of.

About author : ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Chandrasekhar Barik, M. Pharm (Pharmacology), PhD, is working as professor and HOD, School of Pharmacy, DRIEMS UNIVERSITY, Cuttack (Odisha) India. He has assembled more than 18 years of Academic and Research experience. His areas of interest are Pharmacological screening methods, Formulation and evaluation of polyherbal preparations for respiratory systems, hyperlipidemia, diabetes etc. & contribute towards the health care systems practiced in India. Apart from this he has accumulated around 30 international and national research publications in established journals along with two patents and one book to his credit. He is a lifetime member of APTI & IPA. It is a small method to uplift the quality of pharmacy education in India to meet the need and challenges of modern era. Mrs. Pournamasi Mohanty (M. Pharm), has 14 years of teaching experience and pursuing PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She started her career from IGIPS, Bhubaneswar and now presently engaged in teaching at IPSTP, Bahugram, Cuttack, Odisha. Her thrust areas in research include synthesis and polyherbal formulations (preparation and evaluation). Dr. Amulyaratna Behera (M. Pharm, PhD), currently working as Professor & Dean has been in the teaching for past 17 years. He has published 42 Research articles in Index Journals and 12 Book Chapters. He has also published four patents. He is a life member of APTI. Presently working as Dean, School of Pharmacy, DRIEMS University, Since 18.03.2023. Previously working as Professor in Department of Pharmaceutics, Centurion University, Bhubaneswar. He has also guided four PhD students for successful completion of their dissertation work.