About the Book:

In "Therapeutic Effects of Antimicrobials - A Ready Reckoner", delve into the intriguing world of microbes and the battle against human pathogenic threats. Authored by experts in the field, this comprehensive guide is divided into four insightful chapters, each unraveling the therapeutic effects of antimicrobial drugs against different types of infections.

From bacterial to viral, fungal, and protozoal infections, this book provides a detailed exploration of pharmacology, mode of action, pharmacokinetics, side effects, and dose recommendations for various antimicrobial agents. What sets this ready reckoner apart is its inclusion of 3D drug structures, offering readers a unique perspective on molecular activities.

Drawing from reputable sources, the authors present vital drug information essential for medical practitioners, pharmacists, chemists, and toxicologists. Whether you seek guidance on drug dosage regimens or recommendations for treating specific diseases, this compilation proves to be a valuable asset in the realm of medical research and practice.

Contents:

1.    Therapeutic Effects of some Drugs against Bacterial Infections

2.    Therapeutic Effects of some Drugs against Fungal Infections

3.    Therapeutic Effects of some Drugs against Protozoal Infections

4.    Therapeutic Effects of some Drugs against Viral Infections

About the Authors:

Prof (Dr.) T. K Chatterjee, the former UGC (Govt. of India) Research Scientist and retired Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, has been dynamically engaged in Pharmacological and Toxicological research and teaching for the past three decades. He holds the post of Dean, School of Pharmacy at JIS University, Kolkata. He is the author of more than 164 research papers in journals of National and International repute. He has written multiple books entitled "Handbook on Laboratory Mice and Rats" (1993), "Herbal Options" (1st edition 1996, 2nd edition 1997, 3rd edition 1999), "Chemotherapy of Tropical Parasitic Infection" (1st edition1995, 2nd edition 1999), "Skin Diseases and Treatment " (1st edition 1999), "A handbook of Pharmacology" (2011). "Pharmacological Properties of Coccania grandis" (2012) "Medicinal Plant Abrus precatorious L." (2012), "Anti-Diabetic Plant Steospermum suaveolens (Roxb.) DC" (2012), "Rodents for Pharmacological Experiments" (2013), "Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Activities of Polyalthia longifolia Leaves" (2013), "Databook for Clinical Pharmacology" (2014), "Quintessence of Pharmacovigilance" (2017) ,"Essentials of Herbal options" (2020), "Targeted Drug Therapy in Colon Cancer-An Evidence based Research" (2022) and “A Novel Chemotherapeutic Drug Poly –l-Lysine against Cancer Therapy-A research Based Study (2023) have attracted widespread appreciation from various organisations of Pharmaceutical & Medical communities. Prof Chatterjee conducted several short-term certificate courses in collaboration with hospitals/institutes to generate employment for underprivileged people. Presentation of his research at international conferences in Sweden, Germany, Belgium, U.K, Brazil and USA are well documented. He has mentored more than twenty-nine of Ph.D and forty-seven M.Pharm dissertation thesis of students. He is also a freelance Bio-Medical writer with renowned expertise. He has received multiple prestigious awards like Ram Mohan Puraskar, Aadi Samman, NIMA Award, Nagarjun Puraskar, Outstanding Scientist Award and Asia's Top 50Academicians & Research Award 2022, National Excellence Award 2023 , International Excellence Award 2023, Indian Glory Awards 2023 and GBEA Award 2023 for his contributions to Pharmaceuticals Science and Research. Prof. Chatterjee is the holder of many patents (Granted & Pending). His research works were regarded in high esteem for embracing in-depth expertise on the relevant topics of his research. 

Saikat Chatterjee is a Global Policy Leader at Google, California, USA, where he has successfully managed projects for several years across geographies and partnered with professionals and leadership across Policy, Legal, Business and Product to drive transformative impact for Google and its ecosystem.

He is a Harvard Kennedy School (Massachuset, USA) alumni with Executive Education in Public Policy. He is also certified in prominent Harvard education programs such as "Leading in Artificial Intelligence" (2022) and "Cybersecurity: An Intersection of Policy & Technology '' (2018). He is also a Grade-A Certified scholar in the "Artificial Intelligence" program, at Stanford University, USA (Spring 2021). Earlier, he graduated from St. Joseph’s University, Bangalore, India, as the valedictorian and Best Outgoing Student in Physical Sciences (2009). He and his team designed and tested a solid rocket engine in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He also participated and presented in many national science competitions, including in workshops conducted by ISRO & Astronautical Society of India (ASI) (y. 2008-2009). A chemistry enthusiast, he also wrote a term paper on 'Chemical Oscillations and Chaos' in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (y. 2008). Saikat has recently published an original research article on serotonin and received overwhelming appreciation from the scientific fraternity.