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.

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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.

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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.

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Faculty Profile:

Faculty list updated as on 01-05-2026

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

DEPT OF PHARMACOLOGY

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 Narasimhamurthy K M	77117669	91787	MBBS MD	Pharmacology	Professor	permanent	8
6	Dr. Ramesh K S	18276232	54089	MBBS MD	Pharmacology	Associate Professor	permanent	16
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 Sushma P	47191773	145443	MBBS MD	Pharmacology	Senior Resident	permanent	Month
11	Dr Vinod P	74671325	159713	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	1
12	Dr Sachin M N	30572538	159994	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	1
13	Dr G V Naveen Kumar	80027893	164717	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	3 months
14	Dr Aravinda T	66692166	150922	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	6 months
15	Dr Sushmita R Mali	22418628	178842	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	5 months
16	Dr Santoshini M	87215417	174716	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	1 month
17	Dr Srinithya S	80062620	165760	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	1 month
18	Dr Bindu B G	48913315	184737	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	1 month
19	Dr Ganga P	59641015	P.R.C No/105863	MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent	1 month
20	DR.ARAVIND M	68440392	143483	MBBS	Pharmacology	Junior resident
21	DR.HARIPRASAD K	97436888	160220	MBBS	Pharmacology	Junior resident
22	DR.JOHAN THOMAS JOHN	12317924	159038	MBBS	Pharmacology	Junior resident
23	Dr Bhoomika P	92595669		MBBS	Pharmacology	Tutor	permanent
24	DR PRIYANKA REDDY	28275968	196602	MBBS	Pharmacology	Junior resident




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