Exam Details

Subject pharmacology and toxicology
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course m.pharm.pharmacology
Department
Organization Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Position
Exam Date May, 2017
City, State tamil nadu, chennai


Question Paper

MAY 2017 Sub. Code: 2911
M.PHARM. DEGREE EXAMINATION
FIRST YEAR
BRANCH IV PHARMACOLOGY
PAPER II PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 262911
Time: Three hours Maximum 100 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 20 40)
1. Explain the general principles of neurotransmission. Describe the steps involved in
cholinergic neurotransmission and discuss about the various drugs affecting the
same.
2. Classify β lactam antibiotics.
Discuss the mechanism of action, spectrum of activity and side effects of
cephalosporins.
Write a note on β lactamase inhibitors.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 60)
1. Plasma protein binding and its pharmacological importance.
2. Concept of hepatic and renal clearance.
3. Anti-emetic drugs.
4. Treatment of migraine.
5. Calcium channel blockers.
6. Mechanism of action and therapeutic uses of benzodiazepine.
7. Mast cell stabilizers.
8. Oral anti-coagulants.
9. Tachyphylaxis.
10. Oxytocin.



Subjects

  • advanced pharmaceutical analysis
  • biological standardisation and pharmacological screening methods
  • drug design and molecularpharmacology
  • pharmaceutical and cosmetic analysis
  • pharmacology and toxicology