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In the last two decades Medical Pharmacology have rapidly advanced in the countries of south-East Asia so that practice, teaching and research for the pharmacology by the specialist clinical pharmacologist is now well established almost everywhere. Much more recently the problems of irrational use of drugs and fixed drug combinations has been recognized as a serious threat to family health and national progress so that in most of the countries programme for encouraging evidence-based medicine, rational use of medicine, therapeutic drug monitoring, and adverse drug reaction monitoring are urgently and energetically implemented. we have designed a collection of patient cases to teach pharmacology-related points. The principles are explored rather than overemphasizing rote memorization. This practical mannual is designed keeping in consideration the need of hour for medical students, and others in the health care profession. It is intended primarily to help students acquire the basic knowledge of pharmacology along with its application in real life clinical situation. This book presents condensed and succinct descriptions of relevant and current information pertaining to pharmacology without the usual associated details. It is not meant to be a substitute for the comprehensive presentation of information and difficult concepts found in standard pharmacology texts. This book is a game-changer in medical pharmacology learning not only for the students MBBS but also for students of dentistry, pharmacy and paramedical courses.