AP ECET 2023 Syllabus for Section IV Pharmacology

ANNEXURE - I
ER-2020 (AS PER PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA)
PHARMACY
SYLLABUS AND MARKS DISTRIBUTION

SECTION IV

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

1. Structure of Cell: Components and its functions
2. Tissues of the human body: Epithelial, Connective, Muscular and Nervous
tissues – their sub-types and characteristics.
3. Haemopoietic system
● Composition and functions of blood
● Process of Hemopoiesis
● Characteristics and functions of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
● Mechanism of Blood Clotting
● Importance of Blood groups
4. Lymphatic system
● Lymph and lymphatic system, composition, function and its formation.
Structure and functions of spleen and lymph node
5. Cardiovascular system
● Anatomy and Physiology of heart
● Blood vessels and circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation)
● Cardiac cycle and Heart sounds, Basics of ECG
Blood pressure and its regulation
6. Respiratory system
● Anatomy of respiratory organs and their functions.
● Regulation, and Mechanism of respiration.
Respiratory volumes and capacities – definitions
7. Digestive system
● Anatomy and Physiology of the GIT
● Anatomy and functions of accessory glands
● Physiology of digestion and absorption

8. Nervous system
● Classification of nervous system
● Anatomy and physiology of cerebrum, cerebellum, mid brain
● Function of hypothalamus, medulla oblongata and basal ganglia
● Spinal cord-structure and reflexes
● Names and functions of cranial nerves.
Anatomy and physiology of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous
system (ANS)
9. Urinary system
● Anatomy and physiology of urinary system
● Physiology of urine formation
● Renin - angiotensin system
● Clearance tests and micturition
10. Endocrine system (Hormones and their functions)
● Pituitary gland
● Adrenal gland
● Thyroid and parathyroid gland Pancreas and gonads

PHARMACOLOGY

1. General Pharmacology
• Introduction and scope of Pharmacology
• Various routes of drug administration - advantages and disadvantages
• Drug absorption - definition, types, factors affecting drug absorption
• Bioavailability and the factors affecting bioavailability
• Drug distribution - definition, factors affecting drug distribution
• Biotransformation of drugs - Definition, types of biotransformation reactions, factors
influencing drug metabolisms
• Excretion of drugs - Definition, routes of drug excretion
General mechanisms of drug action and factors modifying drug action
2. Drugs Acting on the Peripheral Nervous System
• Steps involved in neurohumoral transmission
• Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and
a) Cholinergic drugs

b) Anti-Cholinergic drugs
c) Adrenergic drugs
d) Anti-adrenergic drugs
e) Neuromuscular blocking agents
f) Drugs used in Myasthenia gravis
g) Local anaesthetic agents
h) Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

3. Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and
• General anaesthetics
• Hypnotics and sedatives
• Anti-Convulsant drugs
• Anti-anxiety drugs
• Anti-depressant drugs
• Anti-psychotics
• Nootropic agents
• Centrally acting muscle relaxants
Opioid analgesics
4. Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System Definition, classification,
pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
• Anti-hypertensive drugs
• Anti-anginal drugs
• Anti-arrhythmic drugs
• Drugs used in atherosclerosis and
• Congestive heart failure
Drug therapy for shock
5. Drugs Acting on Blood and Blood Forming Organs Definition, classification,
pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications of
• Hematinic agents
• Anti-coagulants
• Anti-platelet agents
• Thrombolytic drugs

6. Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and
• Bronchodilators
• Expectorants
• Anti-tussive agents
• Mucolytic agents
7. Drugs Acting on the Gastro Intestinal Tract
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications
of
• Anti-ulcer drugs
• Anti-emetics
• Laxatives and purgatives
• Anti-diarrheal drugs
8. Drugs Acting on the Kidney
Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications
of
• Diuretics
• Anti-Diuretics
9. Autocoids
• Physiological role of Histamine, 5 HT and Prostaglandins
• Classification, clinical uses, and adverse effects of
antihistamines and 5 HT antagonists
10. Chemotherapeutic Agents: Introduction, basic principles of chemotherapy of
infections, infestations and neoplastic diseases, Classification, dose, indication and
contraindications of drugs belonging to following classes:
• Penicillins
• Cephalosporins
• Aminoglycosides
• Fluoroquinolones
• Macrolides
• Tetracyclines
• Sulphonamides
• Anti-tubercular drugs
• Anti-fungal drugs
• Anti-viral drugs
• Anti-amoebic agents

• Anthelmintics
• Anti-malarial agents
• Anti-neoplastic agents

CLINICAL PHARMACY

1. Clinical Pharmacy: Definition, scope, and development - in India and other countries
Technical definitions, common terminologies used in clinical settings and their significance
such as Paediatrics, Geriatric, Anti-natal Care, Post-natal Care, etc
2. Daily activities of clinical pharmacists: Definition, goal, and procedure of
• Ward round participation
• Treatment Chart Review
• Adverse drug reaction monitoring
• Drug information and poisons information
• Medication history
• Patient counselling
• Interprofessional collaboration

3. Pharmaceutical care: Definition, classification of drug related problems. Principles and
procedure to provide pharmaceutical care

4. Clinical laboratory tests used in the evaluation of disease states - significance and
interpretation of test results
• Haematological, Liver function, Renal function, thyroid function tests
• Tests associated with cardiac disorders
• Fluid and electrolyte balance
Pulmonary Function Tests
5. Medication errors: Definition, types, consequences, and strategies to minimize
medication errors, LASA drugs and Tallman lettering as per ISMP

6. Drug Interactions: Definition, types, clinical significance of drug interactions

ANNEXURE - III
MODEL QUESTIONS

1. All the glands in the body are controlled by
1) Pancreas
2) Pituitary gland
3) Adrenal gland
4) Thyroid gland

2. α , β receptors are
1) Cholinergic
2) Adrenergic
3) Dopaminergic
4) Histaminergic

3. Alkaloids are detected by using
1) Molisch’s test
2) Millon’s test
3) Mayer’s test
4) Borntrager’s test

4. Drugs used to prevent intravascular clotting are
1) Plasma expander
2) Anti-coagulants
3) Haemostatics
4) Thrombolytics