FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4-Year I-Semester (Non-CBCS) (Backlog) Examination,
November 2018
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.
Define the following:
Therapeutic Index
ii) Tachyphylaxis
iii) Synergism
OR
Explain in detail about the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of
drug administration.
2 Write the pharmacological effects of acetyl choline.
Explain the various therapeutic uses and adverse reactions of
adrenergic blockers.
OR
Explain the pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of the following:
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
β Adrenergic blockers
3 Classify anti-epileptic agents and explain the mechanism of action, adverse
reactions and therapeutic uses of any three classes of drugs.
OR
Write the classification of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and explain the
details of any three classes of drugs.
4 Define hyperlipidemia. Classify the anti-hyperlipidemic agents with examples.
Write about the mechanism of action and adverse reactions of HMG
CoA reductase inhibitors.
OR
Write short notes on:
Bronchodilators
Antiarrythmics
5 Classify the agents used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Write about the
pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of Omeprazole.
Write short notes on carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
OR
Write about the following:
Anti diarrhoeal agents
Anti emetic agents