Pharmacotherapeutics Notes

Chapter 1

Pharmacotherapeutics – Introduction, scope, and objectives.
Rational use of Medicines, Evidence Based Medicine,
Essential Medicines List, Standard Treatment Guidelines
(STGs)

Chapter 2

Definition, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, nonpharmacological and pharmacological management of the
diseases associated with

Chapter 2(a)

(a) Cardiovascular System
Hypertension
Angina and Myocardial infarction
Hyperlipidaemia
Congestive Heart Failure

Chapter 2(b)

Respiratory System
Asthma
COPD

Chapter 2(c)

Endocrine System
Diabetes
Thyroid disorders – Hypo and Hyperthyroidism

Chapter 2(d)

Central Nervous System
Epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease
Stroke
Migraine

Chapter 2(e)

Gastro Intestinal Disorders
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Alcoholic liver disease
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)

Chapter 2(f)

Haematological disorders
Iron deficiency anaemia
Megaloblastic anaemia

Chapter 2(g)

Infectious diseases
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
Urinary tract infections
Hepatitis
Gonorrhoea and Syphilis
Malaria
HIV and Opportunistic infections
Viral Infections (SARS, CoV2)

Chapter 2(h)

Musculoskeletal disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis

Chapter 2(i)

Dermatology
Psoriasis
Scabies
Eczema

Chapter 2(j)

Psychiatric Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Psychosis

Chapter 2(k)

Ophthalmology
Conjunctivitis (bacterial and viral)
Glaucoma

Chapter 2(l)

Anti-microbial Resistance

Chapter 2(m)

Women’s Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Dysmenorrhea
Premenstrual Syndrome