Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 9th Edition (2026) by K.D. Tripathi

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Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN: 9789356962026
Binding: Paperback | Pages: 1136 | Language: English |Availability: ✅ In Stock

The 9th Edition of Essentials of Medical Pharmacology by K.D. Tripathi is the definitive textbook for MBBS, BDS, and allied health science students, offering a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of pharmacology. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in drug therapy, national health programs, and clinical guidelines.

Key Features

• 💊 Updated Drug Information: Includes new therapeutic agents such as

  • Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists (Semaglutide) and SGLT-2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin) for diabetes

  • Neprilysin inhibitor (Sacubitril) and SGLT-2 inhibitors for CHF

  • Orexin antagonist (Suvorexant) as hypnotic

  • Rho-kinase inhibitor (Netarsudil) for glaucoma

  • β3-adrenergic agonist (Mirabegron) for overactive bladder

  • PCSK9 inhibitor (Inclisiran) for hypercholesterolemia

  • CGRP receptor antagonist (Rimegepant) for migraine

  • PDE-4 inhibitor (Roflumilast) for COPD

• 📚 Covers Latest National Health Program Regimens for MDR/XDR-TB, leprosy, HIV, malaria, kala-azar, filariasis, and viral hepatitis.

• 🦠 COVID-19 Updates: Includes current AIIMS/ICMR guidelines, drugs, and vaccines.

• ⚕️ Evidence-Based Medicine: References to WHO, ACC/AHA, ISH, NICE, SIGN, Cochrane reviews, meta-analyses, and landmark trials.

• 💉 Antibiotics Classification: As per WHO “AWaRe” (Access, Watch, Reserve) categories.

• 🚭 New Chapters:

  • Alcohols, drug dependence, and abuse

  • Environmental toxicology, poisonings, snake/dog bites, and insect stings

• 🧾 Student-Friendly Design: Flowcharts, figures, highlight boxes, and chapter-wise abbreviations for quick review.

• 🎯 Fully Aligned with the NMC Competency-Based Curriculum.

Additional Online Resources

• Complimentary Online Drug Atlas

• Access to Pharmacology MCQs for exam preparation

• Dr. Wise AI Chatbot for learning assistance

Product Details

Ideal For

• MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and Allied Health students

• Postgraduate entrance exam preparation (NEET-PG, INI-CET, FMGE)

• Practitioners seeking quick pharmacological updates

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