Pharmacology

Goal:

The broad goal of Pharmacology curriculum is to equip the Indian Medical Graduate (IMG) with the knowledge of scientific basis of therapeutics and the skills of rational prescribing during the second year of MBBS.


Objectives:

a) KNOWLEDGE;

At the end of the course the student should be able to:-

  • » Describe the pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of essential and commonly used drugs.
  • » Apply the knowledge of indications, contraindications, interactions and adverse reactions of commonly used drugs in therapeutics.
  • » Describe the principles of prescribing and calculate the dosage in special medical situations such as pregnancy, lactation, children, elderly and patients with renal dysfunction.
  • » Describe the basis of Evidence Based Medicine.
  • » Apply the concept of rational drug therapy and P drugs in clinical pharmacology.
  • » Describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of Common poisonings, insecticides, common sting and bites.
  • » Describe drugs of abuse and the process of de-addiction.
  • » Describe the phases and the regulations involved in the development and introduction of new drugs.
  • » Explain the concepts and clinical relevance of Essential medicines, Fixed dose combinations, Over the counter drugs, Herbal medicines, dietary supplements andnutraceuticals.
  • » Describe occupational and environmental pesticides, food adulterants, pollutants and insect repellents.

  • b) SKILLS:

    At the end of the course the student should be able to:

    Write a rational prescription for a given condition and communicate the same to the patient.

    Recognize and report an adverse drug reaction of commonly used medications.

    Demonstrate the effects of drugs on blood pressure through computer aided learning and interpret the graph.

    Perform a critical evaluation of the drug promotional literature.

    Administer drugs through various routes in a simulated environment.


    c) ETHICS, ATTITUDE and COMMUNICATION:

    At the end of the course the student should be able to:

    Communicate effectively with the patient with regards storage and use of common medications.

    Explain to the patients the right way to use the various drug formulations.

    Communicate the importance of adherence to medications and motivate the patients.

    Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of prescribing medications.

    Understand and follow the ethical principles involved in prescribing medications.


    Faculty Profile:

    Faculty list updated as on 01-09-2025

    Sl. No

    Faculty Name

    AEBAS Attend ID

    Medical Reg.No

    Professional Qualification

    Department

    DESIGNATION

    Nature of Employement (Permenent/Contractual)

    Total Teaching Exp in years

    1

    Dr Nandini T

    14104101

    77090

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Professor & HOD

    permanent

    16

    2

    Dr.G N Manjunath

    30229242

    35529

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Professor

    permanent

    30

    3

    Dr Naveen Kumar

    6597813

    35365

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Professor

    permanent

    28

    4

    Dr Swamy R M

    90335373

    54623

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Professor

    permanent

    20

    5

    Dr. Ramesh K S

    18276232

    54089

    MBBS MD

    Pharmacology

    Associate Professor

    permanent

    16

    6

    Dr Narasimhamurthy K M

    77117669

    91787

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Associate Professor

    permanent

    8

    7

    Dr Soujanya S

    15169901

    114708

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Assistant Professor

    permanent

    3

    8

    Dr Reshma

    57871754

    85168

    MBBS  MD

    Pharmacology

    Assistant Professor

    permanent

    15

    9

    Dr Arun Hebbar J N

    06544252

    110567

    MBBS MD

    Pharmacology

    Assistant Professor

    permanent

    7

    10

    Dr Vinod P

    74671325

    159713

    MBBS   

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1

    11

    Dr Sachin M N

    30572538

    159994

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1

    12

    Dr G V Naveen Kumar

    80027893

    164717

    MBBS   

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    3 months

    13

    Dr Aravinda T

    66692166

    150922

    MBBS   

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    6 months

    14

    Dr Priyanka Patil

    85721262

    178728

    MBBS   

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1 month

    15

    Dr Sushmita R Mali

    22418628

    178842

    MBBS   

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    5 months

    16

    Dr Sree Sankary Nayar S

    56175694

    PRC 105597

    MBBS   

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    2 months

    17

    Dr Santoshini M

    87215417

    174716

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1 month

    18

    Dr Srinithya S

    80062620

    165760

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1 month

    19

    Dr Bindu B G

    48913315

    184737

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1 month

    20

    Dr Ganga P

    59641015

    P.R.C No/105863

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1 month

    21

    Dr Channakeshavan

    63021060

    P.R.C No/109433

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

    1 month

    22

    Dr Bhoomika P

    92595669

     

    MBBS

    Pharmacology

    Tutor

    permanent

     


    Complete list of Research Publications by Department of Pharmacology can be viewed here.