PHARMACOLOGY

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₹600.00
₹1,000.00
40% OFF
Course Duration:
270 day
Course Level:
All Level
Students Enrolled:
28
Tax:
0%

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Course Overview

This course provides an extensive, exam-focused study of Pharmacology, essential for qualifying national-level pharmacy competitive exams. The course focuses on drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, and regulatory aspects, aligned with the latest GPAT and NIPER syllabi. It integrates video lectures, concise notes, MCQs, and previous year questions for thorough preparation.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
  • Memorize drug classifications, mechanisms, and therapeutic uses.
  • Apply knowledge to solve case-based and concept-based MCQs.
  • Prepare confidently with previous year papers and mock exams.

Who is this Course For? (Target Audience)

  • B.Pharm/M.Pharm students preparing for:
    • GPAT
    • NIPER JEE
    • Drug Inspector exams
    • Pharmacist (Central/State)
  • Final-year students who want structured revision
  • Anyone aiming to strengthen core pharmacology concepts

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

  • Classify and describe drugs based on therapeutic and pharmacological classes.
  • Explain drug-receptor interactions, ADME properties, and dose-response relationships.
  • Understand adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions.
  • Solve MCQs related to pharmacological effects, mechanisms, and drug classes.

Assessments and Practice Tools

  • Topic Quizzes after each module
  • Mock Tests with GPAT/NIPER focused
  • Drug Charts & Classification Tables
  • Progress tracking & analytics

Curriculum

General Principles of Pharmacology

Introduction to Pharmacology - Definition, Importance, Routes of Administration
Membrane Transport in Pharmacology and Physiology
Pharmacodynamics - Principles and Mechanisms of Drug Action
Drug-Receptor Interactions and Signal Transduction Mechanisms
Receptors: Theories and Regulation of Receptors
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) of Drugs
Enzyme Induction, Enzyme Inhibition, and Kinetics of Elimination
Dose-Response Relationship and TI
Combined Effects of Drugs and Factors Modifying Drug Action; Addiction, Tolerance, Dependence, Tachyphylaxis, Idiosyncrasy, and Allergy
Drug Interactions: Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic
Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Drug Discovery and Clinical Evaluation of New Drugs
PRACTICE QUIZ 05: General Pharmacology - Principles of Drug Action
TOPIC TEST 05: General Pharmacology - Principles of Drug Action

Principles of Autonomic Pharmacology

Organization and Function of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) 
Neurohumoral Transmission, Co-transmission, and Classification of Neurotransmitters 
Pharmacology of Sympathetic Nervous System
Pharmacology of Parasympathetic Nervous System
Drugs Used in Myasthenia Gravis
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (NMBAs) and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Peripheral) 
PRACTICE QUIZ 08: Principles of Autonomic Pharmacology
TOPIC TEST 08: Principles of Autonomic Pharmacology

Principles of Cardiovascular Pharmacology I

Introduction to Hemodynamics and Electrophysiology of the Heart 
Anti-Hypertensive Drugs 
Anti-Anginal Drugs
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs 
Drugs Used in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) 
PRACTICE QUIZ 12: Principles of Cardiovascular Pharmacology - I
TOPIC TEST 12: Principles of Cardiovascular Pharmacology - I

Principles of Central Nervous System Pharmacology I

Neurohumoral Transmission in the Central Nervous System (CNS) 
Neurotransmitters in the CNS: Special Emphasis on GABA, Glutamate, Glycine, Serotonin, and Dopamine 
Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxants 
General Anesthetics and Pre-Anesthetics
Alcohols and Disulfiram 
PRACTICE QUIZ 16: Principles of Central Nervous System Pharmacology - I
TOPIC TEST 16: Principles of Central Nervous System Pharmacology - I

Chemotherapy - I Non Specific

Antibiotics
Sulfonamides and Cotrimoxazole: Overview and Principles
TOPIC TEST 19: Principles of Chemotherapy I - Non Specific
PRACTICE QUIZ 19: Principles of Chemotherapy I - Non Specific

Autacoids [Peptide Pharmacology]

Introduction to Autacoids 
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)
Angiotensin, Bradykinin, and Substance P 
Anti-Gout Drugs
Antirheumatic Drugs 
Histamine, 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin), and their Antagonists 
Prostaglandins, Thromboxanes, and Leukotrienes 

Gastro-Intestinal Pharmacology

Basic Concepts in Gastrointestinal (GI) Pharmacology
Antiulcer Agents: An Overview 
Emetics and Anti-emetics: An Overview 
Appetite Stimulants and Suppressants: An Overview 
Drugs for Constipation and Diarrhea: An Overview 
PRACTICE QUIZ 24: Principles of GIT & Peptide Pharmacology
TOPIC TEST 24: Principles of GIT & Peptide Pharmacology

Endocrine Pharmacology

Basic Concepts in Endocrine Pharmacology 
Anterior Pituitary Hormones, Analogues, and Their Inhibitors
Hormones Regulating Plasma Calcium Level: Parathormone, Calcitonin, and Vitamin D
ACTH and Corticosteroids
Androgens and Anabolic Steroids
Drugs Acting on the Uterus 
Estrogens, Progesterone, and Oral Contraceptives 
Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemic Agents, and Glucagon 
Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemic Agents, and Glucagon 
Thyroid Hormones, Analogues, and Their Inhibitors 

Respiratory Pharmacology

Respiratory Pharmacology: An Introduction 
Anti-Asthmatic Drugs
Drugs Used in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 
Expectorants and Antitussives
Nasal Decongestants: Overview and Therapeutic Use 
Respiratory Stimulants: Overview and Therapeutic Use 
TOPIC TEST 29: Principles in Respiratory & Endocrine Pharmacology
PRACTICE QUIZ 29: Principles in Respiratory & Endocrine Pharmacology

Principles of Central Nervous System Pharmacology II

Antipsychotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, anti-manics and hallucinogens 
Anti-Epileptics
PRACTICE QUIZ 34: Principles of Central Nervous System Pharmacology - II
TOPIC TEST 34: Principles of Central Nervous System Pharmacology - II

Principles of Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacology II

Anti-Hyperlipidemic Drugs 
Drugs Used in the Therapy of Shock 
Hematinics, Coagulants, and Anticoagulants
PRACTICE QUIZ 37: Principles of Renal and Cardiovascular Pharmacology - II
TOPIC TEST 37: Principles of Renal and Cardiovascular Pharmacology - II

Chemotherapy - II Specific

Cancer - Chemotherapy Drugs
TOPIC TEST 43: Principles of Chemotherapy II - Specific
PRACTICE QUIZ 43: Principles of Chemotherapy II - Specific

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