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Pharmacology

Overview

The Pharmacology department conducts undergraduate medical, dental, nursing physiotherapy, and other paramedical allied courses via practical and theory classes. The department also trains the post graduate (M.D. Pharmacology) students. Since June 2015 the department has also initiated Ph.D Programme.

The department has facilities and infrastructure to fulfil the objectives of the course as per the Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences and National Medical Council. The students have the opportunity for a good amount of interaction with the faculty which helps them understand their subjects better. Also, interested students take up short academic projects funded by ICMR and RGUHS under the mentorship of faculties. Skills are imparted through computer assisted learning, simulations, and interactive sessions.

The faculty and the post graduates are involved in research activities in addition to teaching. They participate in various national and international conferences and have published papers.

The Department also runs the Pharmacovigilance unit (Adverse drug reaction monitoring centre, AMC) which is recognized by the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PVPI) under Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and WHO.

The department is also actively involved in NABH management of medication of Vydehi hospital. They are involved in monthly prescription audits, and training of hospital staffs in areas related to management of medication as part of Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee (P&T) of the Vydehi hospital.

The department also has pre-clinical facilities for animal studies, under the supervision of CCSEA.

The department hosts the yearly webinar series “PHARMAQUEST”, and publishes the newsletter “PharmAcNews”.During the event, undergraduates participate in pharmacology concept maps “Pharmacology on a chart”. The best team is awarded Col. Dr B.N Chopra award.  

Professor & HOD

DR Ananya Chakraborty

MBBS,MD
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
86156
 Professor

DR.Shubhatara Swamy

MBBS,MD
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
57810
Associate Professor

DR.Kevin Manohar Salis

MBBS,MD
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
63643
Associate Professor

DR A Meharban

M.SC( MEDICAL),PH.D
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
N/A
Assistant professor

DR.Deepak K R

MBBS,MD
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
78970
Assistant professor

DR.Kiran M

MBBS,MD
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
110958
Assistant professor

DR.S Nandhini

MBBS,MD
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
122748
Senior Resident

MRS Sindhu K C

MSC MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
N/A
Senior Resident

DR Mohan Kumar K S

Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
135467
Tutor

DR Kaipa Praneeth

MBBS
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
147203
Tutor

DR.Preran M Mohan

MBBS
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
167225
Tutor

DR.Sajisnu V

MBBS
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
161276
Tutor

DR.Pragati Sharma

MBBS
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
172754
Tutor

DR.Mahima B Mahender

MBBS
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
175616
Tutor

DR M S Avila

MBBS
Karnataka State Medical Council Registration Number
162077
Teaching/Learning Facilities  The department has one lecture hall with a sitting capacity of 250 students. There are four demonstration rooms, 6O sq. each, with a sitting capacity of 90 students. Teaching is conducted by means of black board, overhead projector, and LCD projector. Undergraduate teaching  Students get hands on training during practical exercises with the help of computer aided simulation of animal experiments. They study the effects of various groups of drugs. They are also taught Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics in the form of clinical problems, Adverse drug reaction reporting, Drug dose calculations, dosage forms, Drug promotional literature, Pharmacokinetics exercises, Fixed Dose combinations, drug interactions & prescription writing. Students learn pharmacology through didactic lectures, tutorials, practical demonstration simulation experiments and role plays. They are regularly assessed by conducting class tests, formative and skill assessment both in theory and practical. Students interact with the faculty for clarifications. Also, the department organizes one UG symposium where students get to present their slides, discuss, interact and learn presentation, communication, creativity, and collaboration skills. Students are taught various parenteral routes of drug administration by practicing on mannequins at Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA).  The students of final year also come to the department for electives posting for gaining knowledge in clinical research and pharmacokinetics are explained to them. Post graduate teaching Post-graduate teaching is through seminars, journal clubs, case-discussion, animal experiments and clinical case discussions. They are also encouraged to participate in undergraduate teaching. They are motivated to participate in various workshops, CMEs and to present papers in conferences, and graduate with publications. Faculty development The faculty are qualified postgraduates with rich experience in teaching and research. They are encouraged to carry out research projects every year. There is a continuous training for the faculty on medical education technology to keep them abreast of the newer technology in teaching. Every faculty also mentors a small group of undergraduate students. They are in review boards of various journals, and also have exposure in RGUHS in various capacities. Departmental library The department has a separate library, measuring 30sq.m with the sitting capacity of 20 members. It has a collection of 180 books, of recent editions. It also has national and international journals. Departmental Museum The departmental museum is a part of central museum having an area of 125sq.m. The drug samples are classified and arranged system wise. There are around 150 drug samples including crude drugs and 60 catalogues which are available for student reference. It is also provided with 42 charts, 12 photographs and also separate section depicting the history of medicine.  Laboratories The department experimental laboratory, which covers 320 square meters, can accommodate 150 students at a time. There are 26 computers installed where students are equipped with computer based learning. The clinical pharmacology and pharmacy laboratory is a 256 square meter facility equipped with advanced equipment’s like Rotarod apparatus, Analgesiometer, isolated organ bath, act photometer, electroconvulsiometer, Hebbs William maze, Spectrophotometer etc. The Post Graduate Research Centre lab sprawls over 72 square meters and is equipped with a Student Organ Bath, bench kymograph, hot air oven and an incubator, spectrophotometer, Hebb’s William’s maze, Shuttle box, Open field apparatus, Physiograph, Eddy’s hot plate, open field apparatus, incubator, centrifuge, etc.
Name of the Equipments
1. BACTERIOLOGICAL INCUBATOR
2. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC RECORDING DRUMS
3. HIGH POWER CENTRIFUGE FOR SEROLOGICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS
4. ANALGESIOMETER
5. ANIMAL WEIGHING MACHINE FOR SMALL ANIMALS LIKE RATS AND MICE
6. FROG BOARDS
7. STARLINGS HEART LEVER
8. DISSECTION INSTRUMENTS
9. STOP CLOCK
10. PORCELEIN DISHES5” SIZES
11. CRUCIBLE WITH TONGS
12. IRON SPATULA
13. MEASURING GLASSES (10 ml, 25ml, 100ml)
14. ELECTRONIC STIMULATORS
15. HOMOGENISER
16. MAGNETIC STIRRER WITH HOT PLATE
17. HOT AIR OVEN
18. ACTOPHOTOMETER
19. ELECTRO CONVULSIOMETER
20. COOK’S POLE CLIMBING APPARATUS
21. DIGITAL pH METER
22. TABLET DISINTEGRATION MACHINE FILLED WITH HEAVY DUTY MOTOR
23. SIX TUBE BASKET AND BOROSIL BEAKER
24. MAGNIFYING GLASS
25. DESSICATOR
26. REMI CENTRIFUGE TUBES
27. AUTO CLAVE
28. DIGITAL SPECTRO PHOTOMETER
29. STERLISER
30. CHEMICAL BALANCES
31. GRAM WEIGHT BOXES
32. WATER BATH
33. BAROMETER
34. CONDONS DROP RECORDER
35. X- BLOCK STANDARD
36. LONG PAPER EXTENSION
37. HOOK GRIPS
38. OPEN SIDED X BLOCKS
39. SPARES FOR RABBIT INTESTINAL BATH
40. ORGAN TUBES
8 FOR 4 UNIT BATH
2 FOR RABBIT INTESTINAL BATH
41. AERATION TUBES
2 FOR RABBIT INTESTINAL BATH
8 FOR UNIT BATH
42. VORTEX MIXER
43. ISOLATED RABBIT INTESTINAL BATH
44. 4 UNIT BATH
45. PILL TILES
46. ASSEMBLY FOR DOG EXPT-
47. PEAK NASAL FLOW METER
48. ROTA ROD ASSEMBY
49. DIGITAL PHOTOCOLORIMETER
50. AIR PUMP (electrically operated)
51.Hebb’s William’s Maze
52.Physiograph
53.Eddy’s hot plate
54.Open field apparatus
55.Shuttle box
Sl No Name and authorship Title National/ state Indexing Citation Year
1. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (3rd author) Evaluation of the Metered Dose Inhaler Technique: Initial Assessment and Post-counseling Improvements Among the Indian Population. International Pubmed A S, Haward R, Chakraborty A. Evaluation of the Metered Dose Inhaler Technique: Initial Assessment and Post-counseling Improvements Among the Indian Population. Cureus. 2024 Apr 1;16(4),1-10: e57397. doi:10.7759/cureus.57397. PMID:38694667;PMCID: PMC11062477. 2024
2. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (3rd author) Learner’s perspectives and outcomes of peer role play as a teaching learning method for prescription communication skills in second year medical students at a tertiary teaching hospital in India International Index Copernicus   Asanaliyar M, Kamath L, Chakraborty A. Learner’s perspectives and outcomes of peer role play as a teaching learning method for prescription communication skills in second year medical students at a tertiary teaching hospital in India. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2024;13:233-8. 2024
3. Dr.Kevin M Salis (3rd author) A botanical extract blend of Mangifera indica and Sphaeranthus indicus combined with resistance exercise training improves muscle strength and endurance over exercise alone in young men: a rondomized,blinded,placebo – controlled trial. International Pubmed Salter D, Swamy S, Salis KM, Deep DK and Nadig P. A botanical extract blend of Mangifera indica and Sphaeranthus indicus combined with resistance exercise training improves muscle strength and endurance over exercise alone in young men: a randomized, blinded,placebo-controlled trial.Front.Nutr2024;11:11:1393917.doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1393917 2024
4. Dr.Shubhatara Swamy (2nd author) A botanical extract blend of Mangifera indica and Sphaeranthus indicus combined with resistance exercise training improves muscle strength and endurance over exercise alone in young men: a rondomized,blinded,placebo – controlled trial. International Pubmed Salter D, Swamy S, Salis KM, Deep DK and Nadig P. A botanical extract blend of Mangifera indica and Sphaeranthus indicus combined with resistance exercise training improves muscle strength and endurance over exercise alone in young men: a randomized, blinded,placebo-controlled trial.Front.Nutr2024;11:11:1393917.doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1393917 2024
5. Dr.Meharban A (1st author) Learner’s perspectives and outcomes of peer role play as a teaching learning method for prescription communication skills in second year medical students at a tertiary teaching hospital in India International Index Copernicus   Asanaliyar M, Kamath L, Chakraborty A. Learner’s perspectives and outcomes of peer role play as a teaching learning method for prescription communication skills in second year medical students at a tertiary teaching hospital in India. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2024;13:233-8. 2024
6. Dr.Latha Kamath (2nd author) Learner’s perspectives and outcomes of peer role play as a teaching learning method for prescription communication skills in second year medical students at a tertiary teaching hospital in India International Index Copernicus   Asanaliyar M, Kamath L, Chakraborty A. Learner’s perspectives and outcomes of peer role play as a teaching learning method for prescription communication skills in second year medical students at a tertiary teaching hospital in India. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2024;13:233-8. 2024
7. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (2nd author) Utilization of Hypolipidemic Drugs, Patterns, and Factors Affecting Dyslipidemia Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India International Pubmed Khot S, Chakraborty A, Vijaykumar S. Utilization of Hypolipidemic Drugs, Patterns, and Factors Affecting Dyslipidemia Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India. Cureus 2023; 15(2): e34748. DOI 10.7759/cureus.34748. PMID 36909102. 2023
8. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (1st author) Learner’s perspectives on competency-based medical education in pharmacology at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. International Google scholar Chakraborty A., Asanaliyar M., & Kamath L. Learner’s perspectives on competency-based medical education in pharmacology at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2023;12(1), 64–69. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20223356 2023
9. Dr.Meharban A (2nd  author) Learner’s perspectives on competency-based medical education in pharmacology at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. International Google scholar Chakraborty A., Asanaliyar M., & Kamath L. Learner’s perspectives on competency-based medical education in pharmacology at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2023;12(1), 64–69. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20223356 2023
10. Dr.Latha Kamath (3rd  author) Learner’s perspectives on competency-based medical education in pharmacology at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. International Google scholar Chakraborty A., Asanaliyar M., & Kamath L. Learner’s perspectives on competency-based medical education in pharmacology at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2023;12(1), 64–69. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20223356 2023
11. Dr.Deepak KR (3rd author) A comparative study of efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone with intralesional verapamil in the treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scar at a tertiary care hospital International Index Copernicus   Raghav MV, Geetha A, Deepak KR, Revathi TN. A comparative study of efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone with intralesional verapamil in the treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scar at a tertiary care hospital.Curr Trends Pharma Clinical Trials 2023;6 (2):180061 2023
12. Dr.Nandhini Saravanabavan (3rd author)   Medication Adherence using Medication Possession ratio and proportion of days covered among elderly diabetic patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry International Scopus Prabhu K, Salwe K.J, Saravanabavan N, Manimekalai K. Medication Adherence using Medication Possession ratio and proportion of days covered among elderly diabetic patients visiting a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry. Biomed Pharmacol J 2023;16(1) 2023
13. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (1st author) Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Selected Apartments in Bangalore, India International Pubmed Chakraborty A, Reval N, Kamath L. Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Selected Apartments in Bangalore, India. Cureus. 2022 Feb 1;14(2):e21809. doi: 10.7759/cureus.21809. PMID: 35291520. 2022
14. Dr.Latha Kamath (3rd  author) Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Selected Apartments in Bangalore, India International Pubmed Chakraborty A, Reval N, Kamath L. Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Selected Apartments in Bangalore, India. Cureus. 2022 Feb 1;14(2):e21809. doi: 10.7759/cureus.21809. PMID: 35291520. 2022
15. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (2nd author) Efficacy and safety of gabapentin and pregabalin in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy International Google scholar Prasad M, Chakraborty A, Sashidhar V. Efficacy and safety of gabapentin and pregabalin in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Asian J  Pharma and Clin Res 2021;14(1): 130-2. 2021
16. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (3rd author) Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. International Index Copernicus   Kamath L, Nishith RS, Chakraborty A. Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2021;10:1276-81. 2021
17. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (2nd author) Adr In Journals: Are They Translated Into Regulatory Frameworks? International Pubmed Kolupoti A, Chakraborty A, Shahistha K. Adr In Journals: Are They Translated Into Regulatory Frameworks? Curr Drug Saf. 2021;9: 1-6. PMID: 34151768. 2021
18. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (3rd author) Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. International Index Copernicus   Kamath L, Nishith RS, Chakraborty A. Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2021;10:1276-81. 2021
19. Dr.Kevin M Salis (3rd author) Establishment of long-term high-fat diet and low dose streptozotocin-induced experimental type-2 diabetes mellitus model of insulin resistance and evaluation of seed extracts of Syzygium cumini. International Scopus Asanaliyar M, Nadig P, Salis KM. Establishment of long-term high-fat diet and low dose streptozotocin-induced experimental type-2 diabetes mellitus model of insulin resistance and evaluation of seed extracts of Syzygium cumini. J Herbmed Pharmacol 2021;10(3):331-338. 2021
20. Dr.Meharban A (1st  author) Establishment of long-term high-fat diet and low dose streptozotocin-induced experimental type-2 diabetes mellitus model of insulin resistance and evaluation of seed extracts of Syzygium cumini. International Scopus Asanaliyar M, Nadig P, Salis KM. Establishment of long-term high-fat diet and low dose streptozotocin-induced experimental type-2 diabetes mellitus model of insulin resistance and evaluation of seed extracts of Syzygium cumini. J Herbmed Pharmacol 2021;10(3):331-338. 2021
21. Dr.Meharban A (1st  author) In vivo antidiabetic activity of hydroethanolic seed extract of syzygium cumini. International Scopus Asanaliyar M, Nadig P. In vivo antidiabetic activity of hydroethanolic seed extract of syzygium cumini. Biomed and Pharm J 2021;14(1):241-247. 2021
22. Dr.Meharban A (1st  author) In vitro anti diabetic activity bio active constituents and molecular modeling studies with sulfonylurea receptor1 for insulin secretagogue activity of seed extract of syzygium cumini International Scopus Asanaliyar M, Nadig P, Bharatham N.  In vitro anti diabetic activity bio active constituents and molecular modeling studies with sulfonylurea receptor1 for insulin secretagogue activity of seed extract of syzygium cumini. J Herbmed Pharmacol 2021;10(3):304-312. 2021
23. Dr.Ananya Chakraborty (3rd author) Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. International Index Copernicus Kamath L, Nishith RS, Chakraborty A. Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2021;10:1276-81.   2021
24. Dr.Latha Kamath (1st  author) Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. International Index Copernicus Kamath L, Nishith RS, Chakraborty A. Well-being and perspective of second year MBBS students on online pharmacology classes held during COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2021;10:1276-81.   2021
25. Dr.Kiran M (1st author) Adverse Drug Reactions Monitoring in Patients on Antitubercular Treatment in Tertiary Care Hospital International Scopus Kiran M, Nagabushan H. Adverse Drug Reactions Monitoring in Patients on Antitubercular Treatment in Tertiary Care Hospital. 2021; 14(2): 701-708 2021
26. Dr.Nandhini Saravanabavan (1st  author) Irrational prescribing: myths and facts. International Google scholar Saravanabavan N, Codi SR, Manimekalai K. Irrational prescribing: myths and facts. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2021; 10(5):612-3. 2021
The department follows the Rajiv Gandhi university curriculum as per NMC guidelines (Create link to NMC PDF doc) https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/for-colleges/ug-curriculum/ for undergraduates and post graduates. For the undergraduates, the syllabus is covered in three blocks each block comprising of 6 months. There will be an internal assessment at the end of each term. The post graduates have 3 year course and will follow the curriculum as per NMC and RGUHS. (Create link to NMC PDF doc) https://www.nmc.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MD-Pharmacology.pdf

Vydehi hospital is accredited by NABH. Hence, the medication safety parameters are documented as per NABH guidelines.

Vydehi ADR Monitoring Centre (AMC) is part of Pharmacovigilance program of India. We collect analyses and report adverse drug reactions of Vydehi hospital and nearby establishments as and when we receive them. ADR cases are reported through vigiflowTM provided by the Government of India.

On-going projects: 
UG Student Projects:
  1. 2024: Nutritional assessment, metformin use index, and Vitamin B12 levels in patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India by Aarush Dalvai under the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty.
2024: Glycemic control, COMPASS 31 questionnaire and serum Homocysteine as early predictors of cardiac autonomic neuropathy in patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India by Adit Rahul Nandi under the guidance of Dr Kiran M and Dr Ananya Chakraborty.
Completed PG projects:
  1. Pattern of drug utilization and factors affecting glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitusby  Sandeep Khot, Dr Ananya Chakraborty.2020
  2. A comparison of the efficacy and safety of Acenocoumarol and Warfarin in Valve-replaced patients with rheumatic heart disease by Dr Indranil Ray, Dr Eippa Matthan Kovoor. 2019
  3. A comparative study on the efficacy and safety of Teneligliptin vs. Glimepiride as add-on therapy to metformin monotherapy in patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus by Dr Shivam S, Dr. Pratibha Nadig. 2019
  4. A comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Olanzapine and aprepitant regimens in highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Dr Prasad M, Dr Ananya Chakraborty. 2019
  5. A comparative study of the safety and efficacy of Bepotastine and Fexofenadine in Chronic Idiopathic Urticariaby Dr. Annapurna Kunder the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty.2018
  6. A Prospective study of Adverse Drug Reactions of Cephalosporin. Dr. Swetha Varahireddy, Dr. Pratibha Nadig.2015
  7. Knowledge, attitude and practice of medical professionals towards the safe disposal of unused medications in South Indiaby Swaroop HS, Ananya Chakraborty, & Virupakshaiah A:2015
  8. Administration technique, adherence to inhaled medications, and quality of life in patients with Bronchial Asthma. Dr. Neha D, Dr. Ananya Chakraborty, 2015.
  9. Identifying potential drug interactions in chronic kidney disease patients.  Dr. Rajshree, Dr. Eippa MK. 2015.
  10. A prospective clinical study on antimicrobial prescription pattern in patients with sepsis in Intensive care unit. Dr. Rakshita, Dr. Vijaya Rajendran. 2015.
  11. A comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Pregabalin and Gabapentin in chemotherapy Induced neuropathic pain. Dr. Manjushree, Dr. Ananya Chakraborty. 2014.
  12. Prescription pattern of drugs in chronic kidney disease with emphasis on antihypertensives. Dr. Geetha, Dr Eippa Matthan Kovoor. 2014.
  13. Randomized standard controlled study of Metformin and glimepiride in improving insulin sensitivity and beta cell function. Dr. Brundashree, Dr. Pratibha Nadig. 2014.
  14. Comparative study of efficacy and safety of Amitriptyline and Topiramate in migraine prophylaxis. Dr. Kavitha, Dr. Ananya Chakraborty. 2014
  15. A prospective comparative efficacy and safety study of Retapamulin and Mupirocin in Pyoderma. Dr. Ashwin, Dr. Vijaya Rajendran. 2013.
  16. A comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Levocetrizine and Rupatadine in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticarial. Dr. Sheela, Dr. Srinivas B. N. 2013.
  17. A comparative study of efficacy of Nadifloxacin with Clindamycin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Dr. Ramya, Dr. Vijaya Rajendran. 2013.
  18. Adherence to medications in Type-II Diabetes mellitus patients and its correlation with glycemic Control. Dr. Divya, Dr. Pratibha Nadig. 2012.
  19. A placebo controlled clinical study of vitamin d as an adjuvant in the treatment of new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. Dr. Sarah Jabeen, Dr Srinivas BN. 2012.
  20. A comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Levetiracetim and carbamazepine in partial epilepsy. Dr. Swaroop, Dr. Ananya Chakraborty. 2012.
  21. A comparative Study of Probiotic Lactic acid bacilli alone and in combination with Bifidobacterium and Saccharomyces as adjuvants to Oral rehydration salt and Zinc in the management of acute Pediatrics diarrhea. Dr. Deepak,   Dr. Ananya Chakraborty. 2012.
  22. Experimental evaluation of the anti-ulcer activity of Grape (Vitis Vinifera) seed extract in Wistar albino rats. Dr. Anand M. Ingale, Dr. Vijaya Rajendran. 2011.
  23. Role of n-acetyl cysteine in COPD patients. Pooja Roy, Dr. Srinivas B. N, 2011.
  24. Comparative clinical study on efficacy and safety of controlled released morphine with immediate release morphine in cancer pain management. Dr. Kiran Roy, Dr. Pratibha Nadig, 2011.
  25. A cross sectional study of prescribing pattern of Antimicrobials in a teaching hospital. Dr. Jyothsna, Dr. Vijaya Rajendran. 2011.
  26. Experimental evaluation of Tinospora cord folia on learning and Memory in albino rats. Dr. Kiran Poojary, Dr. Pratibha Nadig, 2010.
  27. A comparative study of two antiemetic regimens in moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Dr. Shubhatara Swamy, Dr. Vijaya Rajendran, 2009.
  28. Role of immunostimulant (Ismigen) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dr. Manjula Shetty, Dr. Pratibha Nadig, 2009.
Completed UG projects:
  1. Evaluation of metered dose inhaler administration technique in patients of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, by Mr. Siddhartha 7thterm, under the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty. 2021-22
  2. Social networking sites and its influence on mental wellbeing by NS Bhavana and Vaishnavi B, 7thterm under the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty.2021-22
  3. The effect of social media usage on the mental well-being of medical college students in Bangalore, Karnatakaby Bhaskara NV, Nandanur BS, Chakraborty A, Ghosh S.2020
  4. Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye disease symptoms among medical undergraduates in south Indiaby Premchander A, Ananya Chakraborty , Naik V, Kolli H. 2020
  5. Nutritional status and quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital in South India: Miss Sushma J, 7thterm MBBS under the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty STS 2019
  6. Adverse drug reactions attributed to fondaparinux and unfractionated heparin in cardiovascular care unit: An observational prospective pilot study in a tertiary care hospitalby Sharma S, Swamy S, Bhambhani A, Nadig P. 2018
  7. Questionnaire based prediction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Cardiovascular Diseases. Questionnaire Based Prediction Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Cardiovascular Diseasesby Roslin J, Ananya Chakraborty, Vasudev V, Dwarakaprasad R. 2018
  8. Adherence to antiepileptic medications in a tertiary hospital in South India: Dr Mona Lisa Sahuunder the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty STS 2016
  9. Factors Contributing Towards Poor Asthma Control in Patients on Regular Medicationby Gosavi S, Nadig P, Haran A. 2016
  10. A Study on the Dispensing Pattern of Over the Counter Drugs in Retail Pharmacies in Sarjapur Area, East Bangaloreby Nagaraj M under the guidance of Dr Ananya Chakraborty, Srinivas BN. 2015
  11. Occurrence of Altered Fibrinolytic Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients as a Risk Factor for Cardio Vascular Morbidity. Dr Ravikiran Andra under the guidance of Dr Pratibha Nadig STS 2014
  12. Factors contributing towards poor asthma control in patients on regular medication: Dr Siddhartha Gosavi under the guidance of Dr Pratibha Nadig STS 2012
FACULTY PROJECTS: 
  1. 2022: Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Selected Apartments in Bangalore, Indiaby Ananya Chakraborty, Reval N, Latha Kamath 
  2. 2020: Prescription Audit towards Quality Indicators at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India. Patient Safety and Quality Improvementby Dr. Ananya Chakraborty, Riyash M, Srinivasan K, Vijaya LN.
  3. 2014: Evaluation of analgesic, sleep induced and depressant activities of Moringa oleifera lam in experimental animal models by Ananya Chakraborty , Sindhu KC, Meharban.A S., Swaroop HS, Sarah J, Eippa MK, Srinivas BN.
  • 2024: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration with ISCR conducted “International clinical trials day” from 22th– 25th of May 2024
  • 2024: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration with Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery celebrated “International Epilepsy Day” on 12/02/2024
  • 2023: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration with second year medical students and Asian medical students association (AMSA) hosted the “ The World AMR Awareness week” on 20thNovember 2023
  • 2023: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted Pharmaquest from 01stto 04th August 2023. A virtual CME which aims to provide an insight into preclinical studies, medication safety issues related to bedside prescription and role of digital technologies and newer innovations in healthcare. This four day of academic feast was attended by more than 400 delegates including international participants.
  • 2023:Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration PvPI organised Pharmacovigilance week in the month of September  between 17thto 23th
  • 2023:Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration with Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) hosted 10th Annual Pharmacovigilance National Symposium on 15th & 16th September 2023 which was attended by more than 300 delegates with a diverse composition of Investigators, Academia Faculty, Industry Colleagues and a large number of Students.
  • 2023: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted Pharmaquest from 01stto 04th August 2023. A virtual CME which aims to provide an insight into preclinical studies, medication safety issues related to bedside prescription and role of digital technologies and newer innovations in healthcare. This four day of academic feast was attended by more than 400 delegates including international participants.
  • 2023: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration with Novo Nordisk India hosted ‘PHARMA-BRIDGE’, a virtual scientific session on the 20th and 27th of May 2023.A first of its kind in Karnataka to orient the postgraduates in Pharmacology towards the career aspects in medical affairs.
  • 2022: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted Pharmaquest from 01stto 04th August 2022. A virtual CME which aims to provide an insight into preclinical studies, medication safety issues related to bedside prescription and role of digital technologies and newer innovations in healthcare. This four day of academic feast was attended by more than 400 delegates including international participants.
  • 2022:Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted PMED (Pharmacology made easy for dental). A mnemonic competition where dental students came up with various Mnemonic for various group of drugs.
  • 2022: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration PvPI organised Pharmacovigilance week in the month of September between 17thto 23th
  • 2022: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC conducted aPharmacovigilance Workshop- Adverse drug reaction monitoring in hospital setup for the PV team of Novo Nordisk on 30-06-2022
  • 2021: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted PMED (Pharmacology made easy for dental). A mnemonic competition where dental students came up with various Mnemonic for various group of drugs.
  • 2021: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC in collaboration PvPI organised Pharmacovigilance week in the month of September between 17thto 23th
  • 2021: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted Pharmaquest from 01stto 04th August 2021. A virtual CME which aims to provide an insight into preclinical studies, medication safety issues related to bedside prescription and role of digital technologies and newer innovations in healthcare. This four day of academic feast was attended by more than 400 delegates including international participants.
  • 2020: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted UG Quiz on Chemotherapy on 26-11-2020
  • 2020: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a CME – Obstacles & resistance in the pathway of an antimicrobial agent on 30-10-2020
  • 2019: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a CME Pharmacovigilance- clinical implications on July 2019
  • 2019: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a UG symposium-” The management of hypertension on 01-04-2019
  • 2015: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a CME  on “ Steam cell therapy”
  • 2014: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a National CME on Medication safety 27-08-2024
  • 2013: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a Pre-conference  workshop in association with Indian Pharmacological society “Translating research to therapy” on December 2013
  • 2013: Department of Pharmacology, VIMS & RC hosted a workshop “Pharmacovigilance- An Outlook” on January 2013.
             
Achievements of Postgraduate students
  • 2017: Dr Shivam, received the best poster titled “Hyperprolactinemia: Beware of prokinetic drugs “at WRISPCON at Golden Jubilee Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society held at Ahmedabad on Aug 19th2017
  • 2017: Dr Indraneel, received the best oral award for the presentation on the topic “Adverse drug reactions of anticoagulants used after valve replacement surgery “at Golden Jubilee Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society held at Pondicherry on July 4thand 5th
  • 2015:Dr Manjushree and Dr Ashwin received the first prize in QUIZ conducted by Baptist Hospital along with IPS-Bangalore Chapter during the state level workshop on medication safety on Aug 2015
  • 2014:Dr Manjushree received the best postgraduate poster award at the National CME on Medication safety held at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & RC on 27th Aug 2014
 
Sl. NO. Year of joining Title Student Guide
1. 2009 Role of Immunostimulant (Ismigen) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Dr.Manjula Shetty Dr.Pratibha. Nadig
2. 2009 A comparative study of two antiemetic regimens in moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. Dr. Shubhatara Swamy Dr.Vijaya Rajendran
3. 2010 Experimental evaluation of Tinospora cordifolia on learning and Memory in albino rats. Dr.Kiran Poojar Dr.Pratibha Nadig
4 2010 A cross sectional study of prescribing pattern of Antimicrobials in a teaching hospital. Dr.Jyotsnya Dr.Vijaya Rajendran
5. 2011 Comparative clinical study on efficacy and safety of controlled released morphine with immediate release morphine in cancer pain management Dr.Kiran Roy Dr.Pratibha. Nadig
6. 2011 Role of n-acetyl cysteine in COPD patients Dr.Pooja Roy Dr. Srinivas B. N
7. 2011 Experimental evaluation of the anti-ulcer activity of Grape (Vitis Vinifera) seed extract in wistar albino rats. Dr. Anand M. Ingale Dr. Vijaya Rajendran
8. 2011 A Comparative Study of Probiotic Lactic acid bacilli alone and in combination with Bifidobacterium And Saccharomyces as adjuvants to Oral rehydration salt and Zinc in the management of acute Pediatric diarrhoea Dr.Deepak Dr. Ananya Chakraborty
9. 2012 A comparitive study of the efficacy and safety of levetiracetam and carbamazepine in partial epilepsy Dr.Swaroop Dr. Ananya Chakraborty
10. 2012 A placebo controlled clinical study of vitamin D as an adjuvant in the treatment of new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis Dr.Sarah Jabeen Dr. Srinivas B. N
11. 2012 Adherance to medications in Type-II Diabetes mellitus patients and its correlation with glycemic control. Dr.Divya Dr.Pratibha. Nadig
12 2012 A comparative study of efficacy of Nadifloxacin with Clindamycin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Dr.Ramya Dr. Vijaya Rajendran
13. 2013 A comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Levocetrizine and Rupatadine in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticarial Dr.Sheela Dr. Srinivas B. N
14. 2013 A prospective comparative efficacy and safety study of Retapamulin and Mupirocin in Pyoderma Dr.Ashwin Dr. Vijaya Rajendran
15. 2013 Comparitive study of efficacy and safety of Amytriptyline and Topiramate in migraine prophylaxsis Dr.Kavitha Dr. Ananya Chakraborty
17. 2014 Randomised standard controlled study of Metformin and glimipiride in improving insulin sensitivity and beta cell function. Dr.Brundashree Dr.Pratibha. Nadig
18. 2014 Prescription pattern of drugs in chronic kidney kidney disease with emphasis on antihypertensives. Dr.Geetha Dr Eippa Matthan Kovoor
19. 2014 A comparitive study of the efficacy and safety of Pregabalin and Gabapentin in chemotherapy Induced neuropathic pain Dr.Manju shree Dr. Ananya Chakraborty
20 2014 A prospective clinical study on antimicrobial prescription pattern in patients with sepsis in Intensive care unit. Dr.Rakshita Dr. Vijaya Rajendran
21 2015 Identifying potential drug interactions in chronic kidney disease patients. Dr. Rajshree Dr. Eippa
22 2015 Administration technique, adherence to inhaled medications, And quality of life in patients with Bronchial Asthma. Dr. Neha Deep Dr. Ananya Chakraborty
23 2015 A Prospective study of Adverse Drug Reactions of Cephalosporins Dr.Swetha Varahireddy Dr.Pratibha Nadig
24 2016 A comparative study of the efficacy and safety of Olanzapine and aprepitant regimens in highly emetogenic chemotherapy Dr Prasad M Dr Ananya Chakraborty
25 2016 A comparative study on the efficacy and safety of Teneligliptin vs. Glimepiride as add-on therapy to metformin monotherapy in patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Dr Shivam S Dr. Pratibha Nadig
26 2016 A comparison of the efficacy and safety of Acenocoumarol and Warfarin in Valve-replaced patients with rheumatic heart disease Dr Indranil Ray Dr Eippa Matthan Kovoor
27 2018 A comparative study of the safety and efficacy of Bepotastine and Fexofenadine in Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Dr Annapurna K Dr Ananya Chakraborty
28 2020 Pattern of drug utilization and factors affecting glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus Dr Sandeep Khot Dr Ananya Chakraborty
Undergraduate ICMR and RGUHS GRANTS
S.no. Year of application Title of the project
1. 2010 Evaluation of Tinospora cordifolia in experimental diabetic neuropathy Student:Roshni Revankar Guide:Pratibha Nadig
2. 2012 Factors contributing towards poor asthma control in patients on regular medication Student:Siddharth Gosavi Guide:Dr.Pratibha Nadig
3. 2013 Effect of Tinospora Cordifolia on atherogenic index in Type-2 diabetes Student:Vikram Sarangam Guide:Dr.Pratibha Nadig
4. 2013 Adherance to treatment and quality of life in patients with epilepsy Student:Monalisa Sahu Guide:Dr.Ananya Chakraborty
5. 2014 Evaluation of fibrinolytic activity in newly diagnosed type-2 Diabetes mellitus patients. Student:Ravikiran Andra Guide:Dr.Pratibha Nadig
6. 2016 Effect of Metformin on fibrinolytic activity in type-2 diabetes patients Student:Siddharth Reddy Guide:Dr.Pratibha Nadig
7. 2018 Neutritional status and quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary care hospital in south India Student; Sushma J Guide:Dr.Ananya Chakraborty