FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4 I Semester (Main) Examination, November 2016
Subject: Pharmacology I
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Write in detail about various biotransformation reactions with examples. 14
OR
Explain in detail about the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of drug
administration. 14
2 Write the pharmacological actions of acetyl choline. 7
Explain the various therapeutic uses and adverse reactions of adrenergic
blockers. 7
OR
Explain the pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of the following:
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. 7
ii) Adrenergic drugs 7
3 Classify anti-epileptic agents and explain the mechanism of action, adverse
reactions and therapeutic uses of any three classes of drugs. 5+9
OR
Write the classification of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and explain the
details of any three classes of drugs. 5+9
4 Define hypertension. Classify the antihypertensive agents with examples. Write
about the mechanism of action and adverse reactions of ACE inhibitors and calcium
channel blockers.
OR
Write short notes on:
Bronchodilators 7
ii) Antihyperlipidemics 7
5 Classify the agents used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Write about the
pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of Omeprazole and Rantidine. 4+6
Write short notes on osmotic diuretics. 4
OR
Write about the following:
Anti-diarrhoeal agents 7
ii) Anti-emetic agents 7