2.6 Pharmacotherapeutics-I Pharm D Syllabus, Notes, PDF, Books, Downloads, MCQ
1 Cardiovascular system
Hypertension, Congestive cardiac failure, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial infarction, Hyperlipidaemias, Electrophysiology of the heart and Arrhythmias
SOAP notes for Angina Pectoris,
SOAP notes for Myocardial Infarction
2 Respiratory system :
Introduction to Pulmonary function test, Asthma, Chronic obstructive airways disease, Drug-induced pulmonary diseases
Endocrine system: Diabetes, Thyroid diseases, Oral contraceptives, Hormone replacement therapy, Osteoporosis
3 General prescribing guidelines for
a. Paediatric patients
b. Geriatric patients
c. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
4 Ophthalmology
Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis- viral & bacterial
5 Introduction to rational drug use
Definition, Role of pharmacist, Essential drug concept, Rational drug formulations
Pharmacotherapeutics-I Practicals
Hospital postings in various departments designed to complement the lectures by providing practical clinical discussion; attending ward rounds; follow up the progress and changes made in drug therapy in allotted patients; case presentation upon discharge. Students are required to maintain a record of cases presented and the same should be submitted at the end of the course for evaluation. A minimum of 20 cases should be presented and recorded covering the most common diseases.
Assignments :
Students are required to submit written assignments on the topics given to them. The topics allotted should cover recent developments in drug therapy for various diseases. A minimum of THREE assignments [1500 – 2000 words] should be submitted for evaluation.
Second Year Pharm D Subjects
| 2.1 | Pathophysiology |
| 2.2 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology |
| 2.3 | Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals |
| 2.4 | Pharmacology-I |
| 2.5 | Community Pharmacy |
| 2.6 | Pharmacotherapeutics-I |
Suggested Readings
Recommended readings:
Loops in Python (for & while) with Pharma Applications
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Graves’ Disease: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
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