Pharmacology is the science of drugs and their interaction with living systems. It includes the study of drug action, mechanisms, therapeutic uses, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, adverse effects and toxicity, providing the scientific basis for the safe and rational use of medicines.
The Department of Pharmacology at Krishna Institute of Pharmacy connects fundamental biomedical sciences with clinical application. Students learn through demonstrations, simulated experiments, case discussions and laboratory exercises that develop an understanding of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology and evidence-based drug therapy.
Aim of Pharmacology
- To understand the general concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and routes of administration.
- To study the pharmacological classification and indications of drugs.
- To learn the dosage regimen, mechanisms of action and contraindications of drugs.
- To identify the common adverse effects of drugs.
Main Areas of Discussion at Pharmacology
- Describe the basic concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Enlist the various classes and drugs of choice for any given disease condition.
- Advise the dosage regimen, route of administration and contraindications for a given drug.
- Describe the common adverse drug reactions.
The Pharmacology laboratory provides facilities for studying drug effects through demonstrations, computer-assisted learning and experimental models permitted under current academic guidelines. The laboratory supports physiological recording, behavioral assessment, screening methods, haematological studies and interpretation of pharmacological data.
Laboratory has equipped with
- Student Organ Bath
- Kymograph
- Rotarod Apparatus
- Actophotometer
- Analgesiometer
- Electroconvulsiometer
- Pole Climbing Apparatus
- Histamine Chamber
- Plethysmometer
- Digital Physiograph
- Spirometer
- Haemocytometer
- Microscopes
- Centrifuge
- Dissection Microscope
- Clinical Thermometer
- Blood Pressure Monitor
- Glucometer
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