Prescribing in General Medical Practice: Manual for Practitioners

Descriptions

This book focuses on understanding and treating common illnesses which affect children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, though excluding highly complex areas of critical care and cancer. Almost 80 percent of illnesses can be resolved by the family medicine doctor, who is trained to recognize the remaining 20 percent requiring specialist care and referral. Several drugs, many of which are very potent and effective, have limitations of side effects and interactions. Some drugs cannot be used by patients who have comorbidities, or who suffer from failure of vital organs. Detailed information on all these aspects of prescribing have been compiled from the information obtained from reputed global and Indian professional organizations.

The authors of this title have added their decades of experience to present evidence-based recommendations in a practical and easy-to-read style. This Manual is expected to enhance the care of patients who come to the physicians with great hope and expectation.

Specifications

ISBN	9789349057364
Published Year	2026
Binding	Paperback
Subject	General Medicine
Pages	544
Weight	0.800 (In Kg)
Dimension	24.5 × 17.3 × 1.5
Readership	Undergraduate and postgraduate students in medicine, practitioners

About the Author

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Alka Ganesh

Alka Ganesh, MD (Internal Medicine) – Qualified from Delhi University in 1975. Served at Christian Medical College, Vellore. Focused on undergraduate teaching, geriatrics, and family medicine. Compiled this book to support primary care physicians in managing a wide spectrum of diseases.

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Alice Kuruvilla

Alice Kuruvilla, MD (Pharmacology), PhD – Postgraduate in pharmacology (1969) and PhD (1978). Taught at CMC, Vellore, and other colleges. Specializes in cardiovascular and neuropharmacology. Authored this book to guide postgraduates, interns, and practitioners in writing effective prescriptions and ensuring quality patient care.

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