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VPT-604 DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY PHARMACOLOGY (2+0) OBJECTIVE To study the pharmacological aspects of drugs acting on digestive and respiratory systems. THEORY UNIT I Pharmacology of drugs acting on gastrointestinal tract. Appetite stimulants, emetics and anti-emetics. UNIT II Anti-ulcer drugs, modulators of gastric and intestinal motility and secretions. UNIT III Gastrointestinal protectants and adsorbents, laxatives and cathartics. UNIT IV Agents promoting digestive functions; bile acids and pancreatic enzymes, drugs affecting liver; rumen pharmacology. UNIT V Pharmacology of drugs acting on respiratory system: pathogenesis of inflammatory respiratory diseases. UNIT VI Bronchodilators, antitussives, mucolytics, expectorants, decongestants. UNIT VII Drugs used in treatment of asthma. |
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