MAHARASHTRA PHARMACY DMER Pharmacy Syllabus
DMER Technical Syllabus
GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY
1. Introduction, Routes of Drug Administration
Types of Drugs
Based on Source: Natural, Semi-synthetic, Synthetic, Biological
Pharmacokinetics I- Membrane Transport, Absorption and
Distribution of Drugs
Drug Dosage Forms & Bioavailability
Dosage Forms: Solid (Tablets), Liquid (Syrups), Semisolid
(Ointments), Injectables, Inhalers
Bioavailability: Definition, influencing factors (absorption, first-pass
metabolism)
Pharmacokinetics II - Metabolism and Excretion of Drugs, Kinetics
of Elimination
Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Drug Action; Receptor
Pharmacology
Indications & Contraindications
Indication: Therapeutic use
Contraindication: Absolute, Relative
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Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Types: A (Augmented), B (Bizarre), C (Chronic), D (Delayed), E
(End-use), F (Failure)
Pharmacovigilance: ADR monitoring
2. General Classification of Drugs
3. Role of Antibiotics
Mechanism: Cell wall/protein synthesis inhibition
Therapeutic Uses
Classification of antibiotics (Beta-lactams, Sulfonamides,
Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides )
4.Clinical Pharmacology
Drug Dosage
Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs)
Factors Modifying Drug Action
Clinical Trials
Trial Design Terms
Types of Studies
New Drug Development
Approaches to Drug Discovery
5. Neuropharmacology
Introduction to neuropharmacology
Classification of drug:
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A. Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Cholinergic drugs (Direct and indirect acting)
Anticholinergic drugs
Drugs acting on autonomic ganglia
Adrenergic drugs (Sympathomimetics)
Adrenoceptor antagonists (Alpha & Beta blockers)
B. Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System (CNS)
General Anaesthetics
Sedative-Hypnotics
Antiepileptic Drugs
Antiparkinsonian Drugs
Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
CNS Stimulants and Cognition Enhancers
6. Psychopharmacolgy
Introduction to psychopharmacolgy
Classification of drug:
Drugs for Mental Disorders
1. Antipsychotic drugs (Typical & Atypical)
2. Antimanic drugs (e.g., Lithium, Valproate)
3. Antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
SSRIs, SNRIs
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MAO inhibitors
Atypical antidepressants
4. Anxiolytics (Antianxiety drugs)
Benzodiazepines
Buspirone
5. CNS Stimulants (ADHD, narcolepsy, etc.)
6. Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Introduction to cardiovascular pharmacology
Classes of cardiovascular drugs :
Antihypertensives
Cardiac glycosides & inotropes
Antiarrhythmics
Diuretics
Drugs affecting Renin-Angiotensin System
Vasoactive peptides & nitric oxide modulators
PHARMACY EPIDEMIOLOGY
1. Introduction to Epidemiology
Definition & Scope
Importance in Public Health and Pharmacy Practice
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2. Epidemiological Terms
Disease Types: Epidemic, Pandemic, Endemic
Transmission: Mode of Transmission
Control Measures: Outbreak, Quarantine, Isolation
Monitoring Terms: Incubation Period, Morbidity, Mortality
Tracking: Contact Tracing
3. Disease Causation & Pharmacist's Role
Causative agents (viral, bacterial, parasitic)
Clinical symptoms (general approach)
Pharmacist’s Role in:
Public awareness
Immunization support
Disease prevention
4. Classification of Communicable Diseases (with Examples)
A. Respiratory Infections
Chickenpox, Measles, Rubella, Mumps
Influenza (H1N1, Avian Flu, SARS, MERS, COVID-19)
Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Meningitis, ARIs
Tuberculosis, Ebola
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B. Intestinal Infections
Polio, Hepatitis (A, B, E), Cholera
Acute Diarrhea, Typhoid, Amebiasis
Worm Infestation, Food Poisoning
C. Arthropod-borne Infections
Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Chikungunya
D. Surface Infections
Tetanus, Leprosy, Trachoma
E. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Gonorrhea
DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY
Drugs: Local anesthetics, NSAIDs, Antibiotics, Fluorides
PHARMACOPOEIAS
1. Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP)
2. British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
PHARMACY LAW & ETHICS
1. Pharmacy Act, 1948
Objectives & Definitions
Pharmacy Council of India: Constitution & Functions
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Education Regulations
State & Joint State Pharmacy Councils
Registration of Pharmacists
Offences & Penalties
Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015
2. Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules, 1945
General
Objectives & Definitions
Legal Definitions of Schedules
Import of Drugs
Classes prohibited from import
Import license or permit
Manufacture of Drugs
Prohibition & Conditions for License
Test/Analysis/Loan/Repacking License
New Drug Manufacture
Schedules to Study: C, C1, G, H, H1, K, P, M, N, X
Sale of Drugs
Wholesale/Retail Sale
Restricted License
Record Keeping
Prohibited Drugs for Sale
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Administration
Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)
Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL)
Drugs Consultative Committee
Licensing & Controlling Authorities
Government Analysts & Drug Inspectors
REGULATORY BODY
1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Definition: U.S. LEGISLATION – FDA and FDCA, FDA History
Orphan Drug, Different Acts, ILicensing, Functions of FDA
INVENTORY & LOGISTICS
1. Drug Storage
Temperature, Light, Humidity
Special storage: Vaccines, Narcotics
2. Inventory Management
ABC, VED, EOQ, FSN, FIFO, FEFO
HOSPITAL PHARMACY
1. Role of Hospital Pharmacist
Procurement, Distribution, ADR reporting
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COMMUNITY PHARMACY
1. Functions of Community Pharmacist
Dispensing, Counseling, Public health roles
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)
1. Guidelines
WHO GMP, Schedule M, US FDA cGMP
Cleanroom, SOPs, QA, Validation MCQ Focus: Identify GMP
guidelines and terms
DISINFECTANTS
1. Types and Uses
Alcohols (70% ethanol), Halogens, Aldehydes
Uses: Skin, Surface, Instrument disinfection
ESSENTIAL MEDICINES & CONSUMABLES
1. EDL / NLEM (2022)
EDL Definition
History Of EDL
Criteria: Safety, Efficacy, Affordability
Levels: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
WHO Essential Medicines List (EML)
India’s NLEM
Selection Criteria
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2. Essential Consumable List (ECL)
Definition of ECL
Classification of Consumables -
Surgical, Diagnostic, IV, OT, PPEs, Disinfectants
Purpose and Importance of ECL Difference between ECL, EDL
(Drugs), and EEL (Equipment)
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