General
Principles of Pharmacology
Introduction,
Nature and sources of drugs, Routes of administration of drugs. Concept of
absorption, bioavailability, Drug distribution, Biotransformation and excretion
drugs, Biological half-life and its significance. Mechanism of action including
drug receptor Interactions and factors influencing them. Dose response
relationship.
Pharmacology
of Drugs Acting On ANS
Introduction,
Transmission, Distribution and Functions of Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous
System: Cholinoceptor - Activating and cholinesterase inhibitory drugs,
Cholinoceptor blocking drugs, Adrenoceptor - Activating and other
sympathomimetic drugs, Adrenoceptor - Antagonist drugs.
Pharmacology
of Drugs Acting On CNS
Introduction,
Transmission, Distribution and Functions of Drugs acting on Central Nervous
System: CNS Neuro transmitters; CNS Stimulants: Hypnotics and Anxiolytics;
Antipsychotic Agents; Anti-epileptic Agents; Anti-depressants and Mood
Stabilizers; Local Anesthetics; Analgesics and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
agents; Pharmacological management of Parkinsonism and other movement
disorders;
Drugs
Acting on Cardio Vascular & Respiratory System
General
considerations, Pharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart
failure, Anti-arrythmics, Anti-hypertensives & Anti-hyperlipedemic drugs,
Anti-anginals and Vasodilators. Drugs used in the therapy of shock.
Pharmacology
of Drugs affecting Respiratory System: Drugs used in the treatment of disorders
of Respiratory Function and Bronchial Asthma. Bronchodialators, Antitussives
and expectorants
Drugs
Acting on Renal and Gastro Intestinal System
Diuretics
and anti-diuretics, Water and Electrolytic Balances and pH modifying agents.
Pharmacology of purgatives/laxatives, Anti-diarrhoeals, Emetics and
Anti-emetics. Drugs used in peptic ulcers.