Goal :
To inculcate rational and scientific basis of therapeutics
Objective :
To acquire knowledge and develop skills as under
KNOWLEDGE :
Describe the pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamic properties of essential & commonly used drugs
Understand the indications & contraindications, interactions and adverse reactions of commonly used drugs & precautions to be observed while using those drugs
Develop full understanding about the use of appropriate drugs, efficacy, safety, convenience, cost in diseases
Understand the pharmacological basis & clinical presentation, diagnosis, management of common poisonings
Understanding the drugs of addiction and management strategies of the same
Classify environmental & occupational pollutants and consider the management strategy for the same
Understanding the precautions to be taken while using drugs in pregnancy, lactation, geriatric and paediatric patients.
Understanding the concept of rational drug therapy
Understanding the concept of essential drugs
Understanding the process of new drug development
SKILL :
Prescribe the drug accurately for common ailments
Recognize adverse reactions and interactions of commonly used drugs
Understand the experimental designs for study of the effects of the drug & develop
Critically analyse the given prescription for the given problem considering the principles of rational therapy
Scan information on common pharmaceutical preparations and critically evaluate the drug formulations