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Pharmacological Classification Of Drugs With Doses And Preparation contains an updated listing of drug classifications along with routes of administration and dosages. Summary Of The Book Medical students or those studying B.Pharm need to know the different kinds of drugs and their characteristics and actions. Drugs are classified according to their chemical properties, their uses, and the way they are administered. Pharmacological Classification Of Drugs With Doses And Preparation contains a comprehensive list of drugs classified according to their effects and clinical uses. This book groups drugs under 14 chapters, according to pharmacological classification along with additional information like dosage and the administration methods. Some of the proprietary drugs under each classification are also listed. The book helps students and practitioners quickly decide the kind of drugs to be prescribed, the appropriate dosage and other prescription features. It contains suggestions on frequencies, the methods of administration, and also a few brand names that are popular for that particular kind of drug. Pharmacological Classification Of Drugs With Doses And Preparation also contains synonyms for the drugs mentioned. It also goes into alternative classes of medicines that can be appropriate in given situations. The book contains an index of generic drugs and another index listing proprietary medicines. In the book, proprietary drugs are printed in capital letters. Dosage and frequency information are printed in small font while generic drugs are listed in larger font. Only brand names available in India are listed here. If drug administration methods are not mentioned, that drug is available only as oral medicine. If frequency is not given, the quantity mentioned is for a single dosage. This book aims at helping students and professionals remember various drugs and decide quickly which kind to use in particular situations The previous editions of this booklet have been in popular demand for around 20 years providing a testimony to its usefulness. About K. D. Tripathi K. D. Tripathi is a former Professor, Director and Head of Department at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. Tripathi has also written other books like Essentials Of Medicine For Dental Students and Multiple Choice Questions In Pharmacology.