BSc Nursing 4th Semester Pharmacology II Syllabus

Unit No.

Unit Name

Theory Hours

IX

Drugs Used in Disorders of Ear, Nose, Throat, and Eye

4

X

Drugs Used on Urinary System

4

XI

Drugs Acting on Nervous System

10

XII

Hormonal Drugs, Contraception, & Medical Termination of Pregnancy

5

XIII

Drugs for Pregnant Women (Antenatal, Labour, Postnatal)

3

XIV

Miscellaneous Drugs (Deaddiction, Emergency, Poisoning, Vitamins, Immunity)

10

XV

Introduction to Drugs Used in Alternative Systems of Medicine

4

Unit No.

Content

IX

Drugs for Ear, Nose, Throat, Eye Disorders: This unit covers antihistaminics and topical applications for eye (e.g., Chloromphenicol, Gentamycin eye drops), ear (e.g., Soda glycerine, boric spirit ear drops), nose, and buccal cavity (e.g., chlorhexidine mouthwash). Topics include their composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and the nurse's role in administration.

X

Drugs for Urinary System: This unit examines drugs influencing the urinary system. Key topics include Renin-Angiotensin System drugs, diuretics and antidiuretics, drugs toxic to the kidney, urinary antiseptics, and treatments for UTIs (acidifiers and alkalinizers). For each, students learn composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and the nurse's role.

XI

Drugs Acting on Nervous System: This comprehensive unit covers analgesics (NSAIDs, opioids), general and local anesthetics, hypnotics and sedatives, skeletal muscle relaxants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and anticonvulsants. It also includes drugs for neurodegenerative disorders and stimulants. Content focuses on composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and the nurse's role.

XII

Hormonal Drugs, Contraception, & Medical Termination of Pregnancy: This unit focuses on estrogens, progesterones, oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, vaginal contraceptives, drugs for infertility, uterine stimulants and relaxants, and medical termination of pregnancy. Key aspects studied are composition, action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and the nurse's role.

XIII

Drugs for Pregnant Women (Antenatal, Labour, Postnatal): This unit covers specific drugs used during pregnancy and childbirth. Topics include tetanus prophylaxis, iron and Vitamin K1 supplementation, oxytocin, misoprostol, ergometrine, methyl prostaglandin F2-alpha, magnesium sulphate, and calcium gluconate. It includes their action, dosage, route, indications, contraindications, side effects, adverse effects, toxicity, and the nurse's role.

XIV

Miscellaneous Drugs: This unit includes drugs for deaddiction, emergency use (e.g., adrenaline, chlorpheniramine, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone), IV fluids and electrolytes, common poisons and their antidotes (e.g., activated charcoal, ipecac, anti-snake venom). It also covers vitamins, minerals, vaccines, sera (Universal Immunization Program schedules), anticancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents), and immunosuppressants/immunostimulants. The nurse's role in their administration is also detailed.

XV

Introduction to Alternative Medicine: This unit provides an overview of drugs used in alternative systems of medicine. It includes Ayurveda, homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha. The focus is on common ailments and understanding the basic principles of these systems.