3rd Semester Pharmacology Notes

Welcome to 3rd Semester Pharmacology Notes

A warm welcome to the realm of 3rd Semester Pharmacology! As you embark on this educational journey, we are thrilled to introduce you to a comprehensive collection of notes that will serve as your guide through the fascinating world of drugs and their interactions within the human body.

In this semester, you will delve into the intricate details of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and the pharmacology of various drug classes. From antibiotics to antivirals, antihypertensives to anticoagulants, our meticulously curated notes aim to provide you with a deep understanding of the mechanisms, uses, and effects of these essential medications.

Remember, pharmacology is not just a subject; it’s a key foundation for your understanding of patient care. Whether you’re pursuing a career in nursing, medicine, or healthcare administration, the knowledge gained in this semester will be invaluable.

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Unit -1

• Introduction to Pharmacology
•  Definitions & Branches
•  Nature & Sources of Drugs
•  Dosage Forms and Routes of Drug Administration
•  Terminology used
•  Classification, Abbreviations, Prescription, Drug Calculation, Weights and Measures
•  Pharmacodynamics: Actions, Drug Antagonism, Synergism, Tolerance, Receptors, Therapeutic, adverse, toxic effects, pharmacovigilance
•  Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Bioavailability, Distribution, Metabolism, Interaction, Excretion
•  Review: Principles of drug administration and treatment
• individualization
• Factors affecting dose, route, etc.
•  Indian Pharmacopoeia: Legal Issues, Drug Laws, Schedule Drugs
•  Rational Use of Drugs
•  Principles of Therapeutics

Unit -2

• Pharmacology of commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants
•  Antiseptics and Disinfectants
•  Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications,
• Drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and role of nurse

Unit-3

• Drugs acting on the G.I. system
•  Pharmacology of commonly used drugs
• o Emetics and Antiemetics
• o Laxatives and Purgatives
• o Antacids and antiseptic ulcer drugs
• o anti-diarrhoeal – Fluid and electrolyte therapy, Furazolidone, dicyclomine
•  Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and role of nurse

Unit -4

• Drugs acting on the respiratory system
•  Pharmacology of commonly used
• o Antiasthmatics – Bronchodilators (Salbutamol inhalers)
• o Decongestants
• o Expectorants, Antitussives and Mucolytics
• o Broncho-constrictors and Antihistamines
•  Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects toxicity and role of nurse

Unit -5

• Drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular system and blood disorders
   Haematinics, & treatment of anemia and antiadrenergic
   Cholinergic and anticholinergic
   Adrenergic Drugs for CHF &vasodilators
   Antianginals
   Antiarrhythmics
   Antihypertensives
   Coagulants & Anticoagulants
   Antiplatelets & thrombolytics
   Hypolipidemic
• Plasma expanders & treatment of shock
   Drugs used to treat blood disorders
   Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity and role of nurse

Unit- 6

• Drugs used in treatment of endocrine system disorders
•  Insulin & oral hypoglycemics
•  Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs
•  Steroids
• o Corticosteroids
• o Anabolic steroids
•  Calcitonin, parathormone, vitamin D3, calcium metabolism
• o Calcium salts

Unit -7

• Drugs used in the treatment of integumentary system
•  Antihistaminics and antipruritics
•  Topical applications for skin- Benzylbenzoate, Gamma BHC Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Silver Sulphadiazine (burns)
•  Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects toxicity and role of nurse

Unit- 8

• Drugs used in treatment of communicable diseases (common infections, infestations)
   General Principles for use of Antimicrobials
   Pharmacology of commonly used drugs:
  Penicillin, Cephalosporin‘s, Aminoglycosides, Macrolide & broad spectrum antibiotics, Sulfonamides, quinolones, Misc. antimicrobials
   Anaerobic infections
   Antitubercular drugs,
   Antileprosy drugs
   Antimalarials
   Antiretroviral drugs
   Antiviral agents
   Antihelminthics, Antiscabies agents
• Antifungal agents
   Composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, Drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and role of nurse

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