Department of Pharmacology
About
The Department of Pharmacology plays a vital role in teaching the scientific basis of drug action, therapeutic use, and safe medication practices.
It aims to create competent medical professionals with a strong understanding of rational drug therapy, clinical pharmacology, and emerging trends in therapeutics.
The department combines traditional pharmacology with modern experimental and clinical methods to promote evidence-based medical practice.
Highlights
- Implementation of Computer-Assisted
Learning to replace animal experiments. - Integration of e-learning modules for students.
- Regular Drug Information Services for clinicians and students.
- Faculty with expertise in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology.
Academic Activities
- Teaching of Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics & Chemotherapy
- Emphasis on Rational Drug Use & Essential Medicines
- Training in Clinical Pharmacology & Drug Trials
- Hands-on Experimental & Simulation-Based Learning
- Active Pharmacovigilance & ADR Monitoring Programs
- Skill Development in Prescription Writing & Drug Evaluation
Research and Activities
- Faculty and student research projects on drug efficacy and safety
- Collaborative studies with clinical departments
- CME programs and workshops on Rational Drug Use
- Publication of research in national and international journals
- Participation in institutional pharmacovigilance programs
Facilities
- Well-equipped Experimental Pharmacology Laboratory.
- Clinical Pharmacology & Simulation Laboratory.
- Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL) Lab.
- Museum of Drugs with categorised displays.
- Pharmacovigilance Unit for ADR monitoring and reporting.
- Seminar & Demonstration Halls with AV aids.
- Library with updated reference books and journals