About the Book The book is concise and focuses on needs of dental students to cover DCI syllabus and to easily attempt any questions in university examinations. The chapter topics include brief introduction on physiology and pharmacological aspects, mechanism of action, adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions. The textbook contains an exclusive chapter on pharmacological basis of drug action, which is a unique feature of this book. Contents 1. General Pharmacology; 2. Central Nervous System; 3. Autonomic Nervous System; 4. Renal and Cardiovascular System and Blood; 5. Respiratory System; 6. Drugs Acting on Uterus; 7. Autocoids; 8. Gastro Intestinal System; 9. Endocrine System; 10. Chemotherapy; 11. Miscellaneous Drugs; 12. Immunopharmacology; 13. Dental Pharmacology; 14. Oral Diseases to Adverse Drug Reactions; 15. Pharmacological Basis (Answers); Drug Index. About the Authors Dr. P. Kamalakannan did his M.Sc., from Dr. A.L.M. Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (Madras University) in 1995 and Ph.D., (Pharmacology) from Meenakshi Medical College (MAHER Univerisity, Chennai). Started the career, in teaching pharmacology for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, one of reputed institution for dental (BDS, MDS) and paramedical education (B.Sc., Nursing, BPT and BOT). Currently, working as, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, JKK Nataraja Dental College & Hospitals, Erode. He has research publications to his credit in reputed journals and has wide experience of teaching pharmacology to dental and paramedical students. Mrs. Anitha Roy, B.Sc., M.Pharm, presently working as Associate Professor, in Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, one of prestigious institution implicated in providing knowledge in the field of dentistry (BDS & MDS) and paramedical sciences (B.Sc., and M.Sc., Nursing). She completed her B.Pharm. in 1994, Pondicherry University and post graduation from Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, in 1997. She has research publications to her credit in some of national and international journals. Dr. K. Vidyalakhsmi, Currently, working as Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Madha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. She completed her M.Sc., from Dr. A.L.M. Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (Madras University) in 1996 and Ph.D., (Pharmacology) from Meenakshi Medical College (MAHER University, Chennai). She starter her career, in teaching pharmacology in Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, one of reputed institution for dental and paramedical education. She has research publications to his credit in reputed journals and has wide experience of teaching pharmacology to dental and paramedical students.