PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS – III

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Title of the topic

Etiopathogenesis and pharmacotherapy of diseases associated with following systems/ diseases:

1.Gastrointestinal system: 

• Peptic ulcer disease, 
• Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, 
• Inflammatory bowel disease, 
• Liver disorders - Alcoholic liver disease, Viral hepatitis including jaundice, and 
• Drug induced liver disorders. 

2 Haematological system: 

• Anaemias, 
• Venous thromboembolism, 
• Drug induced blood disorders. 

3 Nervous system: 

• Epilepsy, 
• Parkinsonism, 
• Stroke, 
• Alzheimer's disease, 

4 Psychiatry disorders: 

• Schizophrenia, 
• Affective disorders, 
• Anxiety disorders, 
• Sleep disorders, 
• Obsessive Compulsive disorders 

5 Pain management including Pain pathways, neuralgias, headaches. 

6 Evidence Based Medicine

Practicals: 
Hospital postings for a period of at least 50 hours is required to understand the principles and practice involved in ward round participation and clinical discussion on selection of drug therapy. Students are required to maintain a record of 15 cases observed in the ward and the same should be submitted at the end of the course for evaluation. Each student should present at least two medical cases they have observed and followed in the wards.

Format of the assignment: 
1. Minimum & Maximum number of pages 
2. Reference(s) shall be included at the end. 
3. Assignment can be a combined presentation at the end of the academic year 
4. It shall be computer draft copy 
5. Name and signature of the student 
6. Time allocated for presentation may be 8+2 Min.