Pharmacology: Course Outline (417-IB)

1.Autacoids and their antagonists

• Histamine and anti-histamines
• Serotonin and serotonin antagonist
• Prostaglandins and their antagonist

2.Drugs acting on respiratory system

A Drugs used in cough

• Anti-tussives
• Expectorants and mucolytic agents

B Drugs used in bronchial asthma

Bronchodilators

• Sympathomimetic
• Xanthine derivatives
• Leukotriene receptor antagonists and synthesis inhibitors
• Muscarinic receptor antagonists
• Cromoglycate
• Nedocromil
• Cortecosteroids & other anti-inflammatory drugs

3.Drugs acting on cardio-vascular system

• Angina pectoris and its drug treatment
• Congestive heart failure & its treatment
• Anti-arrhythmic drugs
• Anti-hyperlipidemic
• Coagulants and anti-coagulants
• Anti-hypertensive
• Diuretics

4.Drugs acting on genitourinary system

• Oxytocin ergot alkaloids and uterine relaxants

5.Anti-anaemic drugs

6.Hormones antagonists and other agents affecting endocrine function

Endocrine function and dysfunctions

Drug used for therapy of diabetes mellitus

• Insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents
• Corticosteroids
• Thyroid hormone and anti-thyroid drugs