Psycho-Pharmacology is branch of Pharmacology in which we study effects of drug on mood, thinking, sensation and behaviour.

Neurophysiolohy deal with study of functioning of nervous system

The objective of this course are as follows:

To build up the students understanding to treat various disease of central nervous system such as epilepsy, depression and neurodegenerative disease

To identify and asscess the actions, effects, uses and abuses of legal and illegal drugs

To enable students for understanding the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of nervous system and its diseases.          

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of course the students will be able to

1. Describe the basic scientific concepts and principles that serve as the foundational underpinnings of the pharmacological sciences including pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; drug metabolism; and drug-drug interactions; and explain how these fundamental pharmacological properties can influence route of administration, drug action; drug efficacy and potency; drug levels in the body; potential for drug interactions; drug toxicity; and the appropriate choice of drug for pharmacotherapy in a given patient.

2. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively together with peers in the small group setting to successfully address problems of pharmacological significance

3. Demonstrate professionalism by behaving in a professional and courteous manner when engaged in course activities or interacting with course faculty and staff, and by being punctual in attendance at required course activities such as small groups, team-based learning exercises and exams.

1. Classification and effects of following drugs on central nervous system:

      a. Neuroleptic and anti-psychotic drugs

b.Analgesics

c. Major and minor tranquilizer

      d. CNS Stimulants

      e. Anti Depressants

      f. Barbiturates

     g. Narcotic and addictive substances

     h. Hallucinogens

2. Drug action in Nervous system

a.Effect of drugs on neurotransmitter (inhibitory & Excitatort) as well as on various electrochemicals.

b. Effects of different mode of administration of drugs and amount of drugs.

3. Neuropharmacological basis of psychopathology

a. Localization of brain , parietal ,frontal,temporal , occipital lobes of brain 

b. Brain, its various parts and Functions.

c. Tumour, etiology, pathology, tumour of infective origin,symptoms,

investigation of cerebral tumour suspect, Diagnosis, prognosis and treatment

D. Dysphasia, nature and classification, types of dysphasia, causes, prognosis, treatment, Examination of patients, Apraxia, Agnosia, Disconnexion syndrome

E. Electrophysiology, techniques, methodology, Problems, EMG, ECG, Evoked potentials, normal changes and behavioral correlates

Reference Books

1. Harvey and Champ. Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews. Pharmacology, 2009, 4th edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore.
2. Katzung and Trevor, basic and clinical pharmacology, 14th edition.
3. Goodman and Gilman’s the pharmacological basis of Therapeutics, Ed. Brunton, Lazo and parker 2008, 12th edition McGraw Hill, New York
4. Tripathi, KD Essentials of Medical Pharmacology by KD Tripathi, 2009. 6th edition Jayee Brothers, New Delhi.
5. Trevor, Katzung and Masters. Katzung and Trevor’s Pharmacology Examination and Board Reviews, 2008, 8th edition, McGraw Hill Lange, Boston.
6. Rang, Dale Ritter and Flower. Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology, 6th edition 2009.

Churchill, Livingstone.

Assessment Criteria

Mid Exam: 30

Sessional:  20

Final exam: 50