Download VNSGU MBBS 2nd Year Pharmacology Syllabus

Download VNSGU (Veer Narmad South Gujarat University) MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Second Year (2nd Year) Pharmacology Syllabus

B)
GENERAL
PHARMACOLOGY:
(N=7
?
2)
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Biotransformation, Elimination
(n=3)
Pharmacodynamics: Principles of Drug Action, Mechanisms of drug action,
Receptors (Nature, Types, Theories, Principles, Regulation)
(n=1)
Application to pharmacotherapeutics: Relevance of Pharmacokinetics and dynamics
in clinical practice, Sequale of repeated administration of drug
(n=2)
Adverse Drug Reactions
(n=1)
C)
AUTONOMIC
PHARMACOLOGY:
(N=
8
?
2)
General
Considerations (n=1)
Adrenergic
agonists
(n=1)
Adrenergic
antagonists
I: -blockers
(n=1)
Adrenergic
antagonists
II:
-blockers
(n=1)
Cholinergic
agonists
(n=1)
Anticholinesterases
(n=1)
Antimuscarinic
drugs
(n=1)
Skeletal muscle relaxants
(n=1)
A) CARDIOVASCULAR SYSEM INCLUDING DRUGS AFFECTING
COAGULATION AND THOSE ACTING ON KIDNEYS:

(N=14 ? 2)
General Considerations and Overview of antihypertensive therapy;
Diuretics
(n=2)
Angiotensin
Converting
Enzyme
(ACE)
inhibitors
(n=1)
Sympatholytics
&
vasodilators (n=1)
Management of hypertension

Antianginal:
Nitrates
&
others (n=1)
Calcium
channel
blockers
(n=1)
Pharmacotherapy of chest pain
Anticoagulants
&
Coagulants
Thrombolytics
&
Antiplatelet
Agents
(n=2)


Drugs for CCF: Digitalis glycosides, Others agents



(n=2)

Management of CCF

Antiarrhythmic
Agents (n=1)
Agents used for the management of shock
(n=1)
Hypolipidaemic
drugs
(n=1)
Role of Nitric oxide and endothelin to be covered in CVS
..........DK
E) HAEMATINICS AND HAEMATOPOIETIC
FACTORS:
(N=1)
Agents used in therapy of iron deficiency anaemia and megaloblastic anaemia;
Erythropoietin,
GM-CSF
(n=1)

Management of anaemia

F) NEUROPSYCHIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY INCLUDING

INFLAMMATON, PAIN & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(N=15
?
2)
General
Considerations (n=1)
Sedative-Hypnotics
(n=2)
Psychopharmacology: Antianxiety; Antipsychotics; Antidepressants
(n=3)
Antiepileptics
(n=2)
Therapy of neurodegenerative disorders:
Anti-Parkinsonian agents; cerebral vasodilators/nootropics
(n=1)
Local anaesthetics
(n=1)
Analgesics: Opioids; NSAIDs (n=3)
Pharmacotherapy of pain including migraine
Pharmacotherapy of rheumatoid arthritis and gout


Substance abuse: Management of opioid, alcohol and tobacco addictions
(n=1)
G)
MISCELLANEOUS
TOPICS
-
I:
(N=6
?
2)
Autocoids (to be covered before pain lectures)
(n=1)
Antiallergics:
Antihistaminics (n=1)
Drugs
used
for
bronchial
asthma
(n=1)
Pharmacotherapy of cough


Drugs acting on immune system:
Immunostimulants, immunosuppressants; pharmacology of vaccines & sera
(n=1)
Drugs
acting
on
the
uterus
(n=1)
H) CHEMOTHERAPY INCLUDING CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY:
(N=22 ? 2)
General
considerations (n=1)
Antimicrobial agents:
(n=7)
?
Sulphonamides & Cotrimoxazole
?
Quinoline derivatives
?
Penicillins, Cephalosporins & Other Lactams
?
Aminoglycosides
?
Macrolides
?
Tetracyclines & Chloramphenicol
Pharmacotherapy of UTI

General
principles
of
Antimicrobial
use
(n=1)
Antimycobacterial therapy: Anti-Kochs agents; Anti-leprotic agents
(n=3)
Pharmacotherapy of tuberculosis

Antiprotozoal agents:
Antiamoebic, Antimalarials and Anti Kala azar
(n=3)

Pharmacotherapy of malaria

Antihelminthics
(n=1)
(against intestinal Nematodes and Cestodes; extra intestinal Nematodes and Trematodes)
Antifungal
agents
(n=1)
Antiviral agents including antiretroviral agents
(n=2)
Pharmacotherapy
of
STDs
(n=1)
Principles of cancer chemotherapy and their adverse drug reactions
(n=1)
(individual agents and regimes need not be taught)

I) ENDOCRINOLOGY:







(N=12 ? 2)

VEER NARMAD SOUTH GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, SURAT.
S.Y. M.B.B.S.
Introduction to endocrinology
(including Hypothalamic and Anterior Pituitary hormones)
(n=1)
Steroids
(n=2)

Glucocorticoids: Use and Misuse
Oestrogens
&
antagonists
(n=1)
Progestins
&
antagonists
(n=1)
Oral
contraceptives
&
profertility
agents
(n=1)
Testosterone
&
anabolic
steroids
(n=1)

Fertility control
Thyroxine
and
antithyroid
agents
(n=2)
Agents
affecting
calcification
(n=1)
Antidiabetic agents: Insulin; Oral antidiabetic drugs
(n=2)
Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus

J) AGENTS USED IN GASTROINTESTINAL
DISORDERS:
(N=2)
Pharmacotherapy
of
nausea
&
vomiting
(n=1)
Pharmacotherapy
of
peptic
ulcer
(n=1)

Management of dyspepsia
Management of diarrhoea and constipation

K) PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: to be covered as a case study

Preanaesthetic medication
Preparation of surgical site: antiseptics etc.
Local Anaesthetics
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Drugs used in post-operative period: analgesics, antiemetics etc.
L) MISCELLANEOUS
TOPICS
?
II
(N=5-7)
Drug-Drug Interactions
(n=1)
Drug use at extremes of age, in pregnancy & in organ dysfunction
(n=2)
Use of chelating agents in heavy metal poisonings; Environmental & occupational
toxicants and principles of management (particularly cyanide and CO)
(n=1)
Ocular
pharmacology
(n=1)
Dermatopharmacology (n=1)
General Anaesthetics...DK

Pharmacotherapy of glaucoma and conjunctivitis


M)
RATIONAL
PHARMACOTHERAPY: (N=4)
Prescription writing and P-drug concept
Rational Drug Use; Essential Drug List (EDL)

Criticism with reference to Fixed Drug Combinations (FDCs)
Use and misuse of commonly used preparations: vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes etc.

d. Term-wise

distribution
I term
Introduction
General pharmacology
Autonomic pharmacology
Drugs acting on cardiovascular system including drugs affecting coagulation and those acting on the
kidneys

II term
Prescription writing and P-drug concept
Rational use of drugs; Essential drug list
Neuro-psychiatric pharmacology including inflammation, pain and substance abuse
Miscellaneous topics - I
Chemotherapy
Endocrinology

III term
Agents used in gastro-intestinal disorders
Peri operative management
Miscellaneous topics
Criticism with reference to FDCs
Use and misuse of commonly used preparations: vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes etc.

e.

Practicals: Total hours, number & contents
Total hours: 120
Number:
18
Contents:

I term practicals









(N=7)
Introduction to Practical Pharmacology, Prescription Writing, Pharmacokinetics I, Routes of
Administration: Oral, Routes of Administration: Topical, Routes of Administration:
Parenteral, Pharmacokinetics II: Applied Pharmacokinetics


II term practicals








(N=7)
Pharmacodynamics I (Isolated Tissue, Cat NM junction), Pharmacodynamics II (Dog: BP
and Respiration), Screening Techniques for New Drugs, Adverse Drug Reactions, Rational
Pharmacotherapy I, Rational Pharmacotherapy II, Sources of Drug Information including
scrutiny of Promotional Literature
III
term
practicals
(N=4)
Case Study 1, Case Study 2
Revision Practicals (n=2)

f. Books

recommended :

1. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Katzung BG (Ed), Publisher: Prentice Hall International
Ltd., London.
2. Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics. Satoskar RS, Bhandarkar SD (Ed), Publisher:
Popular Prakashan, Bombay.
3. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Tripathi KD (Ed), Jaypee Brothers,
publisher:Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
4. Clinical Pharmacology. Laurence DR, Bennet PN, Brown MJ (Ed). Publisher: Churchill
Livingstone

Reference books
:

2. Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Hardman JG &
Limbird LE (Ed), Publisher: McGraw-Hill, New York.
3. A Textbook of Clinical Pharmacology. Roger HJ, Spector RG, Trounce JR (Ed),
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Publishers.

5. Evaluation

a.

Methods

Theory, Practical & viva

b. Pattern of Theory Examination including Distribution of Marks,

Questions & Time
Nature of Question Paper
i) Total duration -
4 hrs (each paper of 2 hrs or 120 minutes)
ii)
Each paper of 3 sections

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