Pharmacology Syllabus, Notes & PYQ for GGSIPU Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Phase 2

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PH1.1 — Define and describe the principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics

PH1.2 — Describe the basis of Evidence based medicine and Therapeutic drug monitoring

PH1.3 — Enumerate and identify drug formulations and drug delivery systems

PH1.4 — Describe absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs

PH1.5 — Describe general principles of mechanism of drug action

PH1.6 — Describe principles of Pharmacovigilance & ADR reporting systems

PH1.7 — Define, identify and describe the management of adverse drug reactions (ADR)

PH1.8 — Identify and describe the management of drug interactions

PH1.9 — Describe nomenclature of drugs i.e. generic, branded drugs

PH1.10 — Describe parts of a correct, complete and legible generic prescription. Identify errors in prescription and correct appropriately

PH1.11 — Describe various routes of drug administration, eg., oral, SC, IV, IM, SL

PH1.12 — Calculate the dosage of drugs using appropriate formulae for an individual patient, including children, elderly and patient with renal dysfunction.

PH1.13 — Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of adrenergic and anti-adrenergic drugs

PH1.14 — Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of cholinergic and anticholinergic drugs

PH1.15 — Describe mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of skeletal muscle relaxants

PH1.16 — Describe mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs which act by modulating autacoids, including: anti-histaminics, 5-HT modulating drugs, NSAIDs, drugs for gout, anti-rheumatic drugs, drugs for migraine

PH1.17 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of local anesthetics

PH1.18 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of general anaesthetics, and pre-anesthetic medications

PH1.19 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs which act on CNS, (including anxiolytics, sedatives & hypnotics, anti-psychotic, anti-depressant drugs, anti-maniacs, opioid agonists and antagonists, drugs used for neurodegenerative disorders, anti-epileptics drugs)

PH1.20 — Describe the effects of acute and chronic ethanol intake

PH1.21 — Describe the symptoms and management of methanol and ethanol poisonings

PH1.22 — Describe drugs of abuse (dependence, addiction, stimulants, depressants, psychedelics, drugs used for criminal offences)

PH1.23 — Describe the process and mechanism of drug deaddiction

PH1.24 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs affecting renal systems including diuretics, antidiuretics- vasopressin and analogues

PH1.25 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs acting on blood, like anticoagulants, antiplatelets, fibrinolytics, plasma expanders

PH1.26 — Describe mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs modulating the renin-angiotensin and aldosterone system

PH1.27 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of antihypertensive drugs and drugs used in shock

PH1.28 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used in ischemic heart disease (stable, unstable angina and myocardial infarction), peripheral vascular disease

PH1.29 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used in congestive heart failure

PH1.30 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the antiarrhythmics

PH1.31 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used in the management of dyslipidemias

PH1.32 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of drugs used in bronchial asthma and COPD

PH1.33 — Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used in cough (antitussives, expectorants/ mucolytics)

PH1.34 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used as below: 1. Acid-peptic disease and GERD 2. Antiemetics and prokinetics 3. Antidiarrhoeals 4 .Laxatives 5. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 6. Irritable Bowel Disorders, biliary and pancreatic diseases

PH1.35 — Describe the mechanism/s of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of drugs used in hematological disorders like: 1.Drugs used in anemias 2.Colony Stimulating factors

PH1.36 — Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of drugs used in endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders and osteoporosis)

PH1.37 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used as sex hormones, their analogues and anterior Pituitary hormones

PH1.38 — Describe the mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of corticosteroids

PH1.39 — Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications the drugs used for contraception

PH1.40 — Describe mechanism of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of 1. Drugs used in the treatment of infertility, and 2. Drugs used in erectile dysfunction

PH1.41 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of uterine relaxants and stimulants

PH1.42 — Describe general principles of chemotherapy

PH1.43 — Describe and discuss the rational use of antimicrobials including antibiotic stewardship program

PH1.44 — Describe the first line antitubercular dugs, their mechanisms of action, side effects and doses.

PH1.45 — Describe the dugs used in MDR and XDR Tuberculosis

PH1.46 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of antileprotic drugs

PH1.47 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used in malaria, KALA-AZAR, amebiasis and intestinal helminthiasis

PH1.48 — Describe the mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of the drugs used in UTI/ STD and viral diseases including HIV

PH1.49 — Describe mechanism of action, classes, side effects, indications and contraindications of anticancer drugs

PH1.50 — Describe mechanisms of action, types, doses, side effects, indications and contraindications of immunomodulators and management of organ transplant rejection

PH1.51 — Describe occupational and environmental pesticides, food adulterants, pollutants and insect repellents

PH1.52 — Describe management of common poisoning, insecticides, common sting and bites

PH1.53 — Describe heavy metal poisoning and chelating agents

PH1.54 — Describe vaccines and their uses

PH1.55 — Describe and discuss the following National Health Programmes including Immunisation, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Malaria, HIV, Filaria, Kala Azar, Diarrhoeal diseases, Anaemia & nutritional disorders, Blindness, Non-communicable diseases, cancer and Iodine deficiency

PH1.56 — Describe basic aspects of Geriatric and Pediatric pharmacology

PH1.57 — Describe drugs used in skin disorders

PH1.58 — Describe drugs used in Ocular disorders

PH1.59 — Describe and discuss the following: Essential medicines, Fixed dose combinations, Over the counter drugs, Herbal medicines

PH1.60 — Describe and discuss Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacoeconomics

PH1.61 — Describe and discuss dietary supplements and nutraceuticals

PH1.62 — Describe and discuss antiseptics and disinfectants

PH1.63 — Describe Drug Regulations, acts and other legal aspects

PH1.64 — Describe overview of drug development, Phases of clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice

PH2.1 — Demonstrate understanding of the use of various dosage forms (oral/local/parenteral; solid/liquid)

PH2.2 — Prepare oral rehydration solution from ORS packet and explain its use

PH2.3 — Demonstrate the appropriate setting up of an intravenous drip in a simulated environment

PH2.4 — Demonstrate the correct method of calculation of drug dosage in patients including those used in special situations

PH3.1 — Write a rational, correct and legible generic prescription for a given condition and communicate the same to the patient

PH3.2 — Perform and interpret a critical appraisal (audit) of a given prescription

PH3.3 — Perform a critical evaluation of the drug promotional literature

PH3.4 — To recognise and report an adverse drug reaction

PH3.5 — To prepare and explain a list of P-drugs for a given case/condition

PH3.6 — Demonstrate how to optimize interaction with pharmaceutical representative to get authentic information on drugs

PH3.7 — Prepare a list of essential medicines for a healthcare facility

PH3.8 — Communicate effectively with a patient on the proper use of prescribed medication

PH4.1 — Administer drugs through various routes in a simulated environment using mannequins

PH4.2 — Demonstrate the effects of drugs on blood pressure (vasopressor and vaso-depressors with appropriate blockers) using computer aided learning

PH5.1 — Communicate with the patient with empathy and ethics on all aspects of drug use

PH5.2 — Communicate with the patient regarding optimal use of a) drug therapy, b) devices and c) storage of medicines

PH5.3 — Motivate patients with chronic diseases to adhere to the prescribed management by the health care provider

PH5.4 — Explain to the patient the relationship between cost of treatment and patient compliance

PH5.5 — Demonstrate an understanding of the caution in prescribing drugs likely to produce dependence and recommend the line of management

PH5.6 — Demonstrate ability to educate public & patients about various aspects of drug use including drug dependence and OTC drugs

PH5.7 — Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of prescribing drugs