About Book
The textbook “Advanced Pharmacology-II” is a comprehensive guide that covers multiple specialized domains of pharmacology in depth. It begins with Endocrine Pharmacology, where the molecular and cellular mechanisms of hormones such as growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid, insulin, and sex hormones are explored in detail, along with therapeutic agents like anti-thyroid drugs, oral hypoglycaemics, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, and drugs affecting calcium regulation. The next section, Chemotherapy, elaborates on antimicrobial drugs such as β-lactams, aminoglycosides, quinolones, and macrolides, explaining their mechanisms and resistance. It also discusses antifungal, antiviral, and anti-tuberculosis agents. The continuation of chemotherapy introduces drugs used against protozoal infections, helminthiasis, and cancer therapy, highlighting advances in treatment strategies. The Immunopharmacology unit introduces immune pharmacology, focusing on cellular and biochemical mediators of inflammation, immune response, hypersensitivity, and allergy. It also reviews pharmacotherapy for asthma and COPD, while covering immunosuppressants and immunostimulants. Moving further, Gastrointestinal Pharmacology deals with drugs for peptic ulcers, prokinetics, antiemetics, antidiarrheals, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome, thus covering the pharmacological management of major GIT disorders. The book also includes Chronopharmacology, emphasizing circadian rhythms and their therapeutic applications in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and peptic ulcer. Another significant section is Free Radical Pharmacology, which explains the generation of free radicals, their pathological roles in diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer, and the protective role of antioxidants. Finally, the book provides insights into Recent Advances in Treatment of chronic and complex diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, and diabetes mellitus, highlighting novel therapeutic strategies and modern approaches in drug development. Overall, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for advanced learners of pharmacology, offering a balanced integration of molecular mechanisms, clinical applications, and recent innovations across various domains of drug therapy.
About Author
Mrs Anamika Kulshrestha is currently working as Associate professor at IIMT College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida. She has completed her M.Pharm from Shri Ram College of Pharmacy, Banmore, Morena, Madhya Pradesh in 2012. She is pursuing PhD from Maharishi University OF Information And Technology, MUIT, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She has 12.8 years of academics and teaching experience in pharmaceutical field. She has published research and review article in national and international journals. She received four Indian patent grants. She has keen interest in research in Pharmacology, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical trials etc. She has participated in various webinar, seminar, national and international conference and FDP. She has given video lectures on many subjects. She has life time membership of APP and nominated as Best Teacher award in International Conference.
Shruti Kumari is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Himalaya College of Pharmacy, Patna, Bihar. She holds M.Pharm in department of Pharmacology and has 2 years of teaching and research experience in the field of Pharmacology. I have contributed research papers in journals of neonatal surgery, researchgate.net and Scopus.
Dr. Mahesh Kumar Posa currently working as Professor in Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur-302017, Rajasthan, India. He completed his B. Pharm from Kakatiya University, Warangal, India and M. Pharm and Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra-Ranchi, India. He had 18 Years of rich teaching and research experience. He worked in various reputed universities such as GITAM University - Visakhapatnam Campus, SVKM’S NMIMS University - Hyderabad Campus. He worked as PDF Trainee – Team Member in Pharmaceutical Industry (Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories) and had expertise in the manufacturing Soft gelatin capsules and Topical formulations. His area of research is Neuropharmacology, Metabolic disorders, Dermatological disorders and Drug delivery. He published 30 research and review articles in various International and National journals and credited with 12 patents.
Mrs. Gangesetty Hema Sree serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada. With specialized expertise in both experimental and clinical pharmacology, she has actively guided undergraduate scholars in diverse research projects, fostering a spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation. Her scholarly contributions include publications in reputed national and international journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing pharmaceutical knowledge. Her current research endeavors encompass drug development, cardiovascular pharmacology, and the therapeutic potential of natural products. Deeply devoted to the progression of pharmacological education and translational research, she aspires to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications.
Amit Yadav is currently working as Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, R.B.S Engineering technical campus Bichpuri agra. He is Pursuing Ph.D in Pharmaceutical sciences from Maharisihi Markandeshwar (DU), Ambala, Haryana and completed his master degree M.Pharm in Pharmacology from NIMS college of pharmacy, NIMS University, Jaipur in 2010.He has total 14 years of Teaching Experience. Research Paper/Review Paper 9 are published in national and international journals. Book chapter published two, Presented 18 paper in International and national conference,7 Patent to his credit, Organized Eight Workshop in relevant field, attended 17 workshop at national and international level ,attended 13 FDP in various fields, Organized four Webinar in relevant field, attended 16 webinar in various fields. He is life time member of Society of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Pharmaceutical Royal International Society (PRIS) & Foundation for Health and Environment Research (FHER). He is Innovation Ambassador, Institution's Innovation Council (IIC). Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India.
