Endocrine Pharmacology Notes [U-4]
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Pharmacology of drugs acting on endocrine system
- Basic Concepts in Endocrine Pharmacology
- Anterior Pituitary Hormones: Analogues and Their Inhibitors
- Thyroid Hormones: Analogues and Their Inhibitors
- Hormones Regulating Plasma Calcium Levels – PTH, Calcitonin, Vitamin D
- Insulin
- Oral Hypoglycemic (Antidiabetic) Agents
- Glucagon
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Corticosteroids
Other Units of Pharmacology II
Pharmacology II
Other Subjects of B Pharmacy 5th Semester
Topic wise notes of:
Medicinal Chemistry II
- Anti-Histaminic & Anti-Neoplastic Agents
- Anti-Anginal & Diuretics
- Anti-Arrhythmic & Anti-Hyperlipidemic Agents
- Drugs on Endocrine System, Sexual Health, Corticosteroids
- Anti-Diabetic & Local Anaesthetic Agents
Topic wise notes of:
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and its rules 1945
- Schedules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
- Medicinal Preparations, and Narcotic Regulations in India
- Drugs and Magic Remedies, Animal Ethics, Price Regulation
- Pharmaceutical Legislation, Ethics, and Legal Rights
Topic wise notes of:
Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry II
- Metabolic Pathways and Biogenesis of Secondary Metabolites
- Secondary Metabolites: Classification, Sources and Applications
- Isolation, Identification of Key Phytoconstituents
- Industrial Production of Essential Phytoconstituents
- Modern Extraction Techniques
Topic wise notes of:
Industrial Pharmacy I
- Pre-Formulation Studies
- Tablets & Liquid Orals
- Hard & Soft Gelatin Capsules, Pellets
- Parenteral Products & Ophthalmic preparations
- Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical Aerosols & Packaging Materials
Endocrine Pharmacology – Summary
This unit covers essential concepts in endocrine system pharmacology, focusing on hormones and their synthetic analogues used to treat endocrine disorders. It is a high-yield topic for B Pharma 5th semester and GPAT notes.
Topics Covered:
- Basic Endocrine Pharmacology: Introduction to hormone synthesis, regulation, and pharmacological interventions.
- Anterior Pituitary Hormones: Includes drugs acting as analogues (e.g., somatropin) or inhibitors (e.g., bromocriptine) of pituitary hormones.
- Thyroid Hormones: Covers thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and inhibitors like propylthiouracil used in hyperthyroidism.
- Calcium-Regulating Hormones: Learn about parathormone, calcitonin, and vitamin D in maintaining bone health and calcium homeostasis.
- Insulin & Oral Hypoglycemics: Discusses insulin types, sulfonylureas, biguanides, and glucagon for managing diabetes mellitus.
- ACTH & Corticosteroids: Explains adrenocorticotropic hormone and synthetic corticosteroids in adrenal insufficiency and inflammation.
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