Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology at Gandhi Medical College stands as a beacon of knowledge, dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of drugs and their interactions with the human body. Its unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in its multifaceted endeavors, encompassing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) recognition, monitoring and management, research pursuits and comprehensive teaching activities.

The Department’s ADR Program serves as a sentinel, vigilantly detecting and reporting ADRs, ensuring patient safety and contributing to the global pharmacovigilance network. Its research endeavors extend beyond animal studies, embracing the modern paradigm of evidence-based medicine and rational therapeutics.

The Department’s teaching curriculum caters to the undergraduate, postgraduate and allied science students, fostering a deep understanding of the principles of Pharmacology and their clinical applications. Students are guided through the intricate concepts of medical pharmacology, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed therapeutic decisions.

The Department’s commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom, fostering a vibrant research environment that encourages innovation and discovery. Faculty members actively engage in cutting-edge research, unraveling the mysteries of drug interactions and their impact on human health.

In a world increasingly reliant on evidence-based medicine, the Department of Pharmacology at Gandhi Medical College stands as a bastion of knowledge, ensuring that students and healthcare professionals are equipped with the tools to make informed decisions, ultimately safeguarding patient well-being

Mission

1. To contribute to Public Health and Safety by practicing and imparting the knowledge of rational therapeutics, skill of ADR recognition and management and by raising awareness about ADR monitoring among the undergraduate students, postgraduate students and faculty of all disciplines.

2. To encourage the students to contribute towards scientific research.

Objectives

• Medical Education,
• Preclinical & Clinical Research,
• Pharmacovigilance services &
• Rational Therapeutics

Departmental Email-id: pharmacology.gmc@gmail.com 

HOD & Professor – Dr. G Bhuvaneshwari

Professor – Dr. GNS Sangeetha Lakshmi

Associate Professors 

Dr. P Raghunatha Rao
Dr. G Padmaja

Assistant Professors

Dr. P Mary Rohini
Dr. S Suguna

Senior Residents

Dr. Praneeth Reddy O
Dr. D Manisha

Tutors

Dr. Mohammed Salman Shah Khan
Dr. V Priyadarshini
Dr. D Sujat Kumar
Dr. Minde Ramesh Karan
Dr. B Lakshmi Mamatha Bai
Dr. E Hemalatha
Dr. Sandhya Rani
Dr. Naila Navreen
Dr. T Sushmitha
Dr. Navya
Dr. Y Bala Prashanth
Dr. Abdullah
Dr. Manikanta
Dr. G Akshith
Dr. Abdullah
Dr. Ajay Kumar
Dr. Mohammed Imran Ishaq
Dr. Nasreen Banu J B

Services Provided by the Department

1. Teaching:
a. Undergraduate Medical Pharmacology
b. Postgraduate Medical Pharmacology
2. Research:
a. Preclinical Research
b. Clinical Research
c. Collaborative Research
3. Clinical Services:
a. Pharmacovigilance
b. Rational Therapeutics

Teaching Programs

1. MBBS  Undergraduate Medical Pharmacology taught to students of 2^nd MBBS in the form of theory classes, practical classes, seminars, integrated teaching, small group teaching.
2. PG (MD/MS) Clinical and experimental clinical Pharmacology in the postgraduate curriculum is covered through seminars, journal clubs, case presentations, experimental demonstrations and group discussions.
3. B.Sc Allied sciences Medical Pharmacology is taught as per the curriculum of BSc Nursing and BNYS to students enrolled.

No. of PG Seats: 7 per Year

Statistics of 2023

Poster Presentations – 6
Oral Paper Presentations – 2
Original Research Articles published – 8

Awards

• Dr. B Lakshmi Mamatha Bai (Postgraduate student) – Secured FIRST PRIZE for the Poster titled “Evaluating dietary interventions in Polypharmacy induced Constipation” in the Virtual CME PHARMAQUEST organized by Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru.
• Dr. Sandhya Rani (Postgraduate student) – Secured SECOND PRIZE for the Poster titled “A study to assess the knowledge, attitude, practice of Materiovigilance among Healthcare Professionals in the 5th Andhra Pradesh Pharmacologists Society National Conference – APPSCON 2023 organized by Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation.

Ongoing Research Projects