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Vision & Mission


The Pharmacology is a Para-clinical subject taught during second year of M.B.B.S course. The Department is situated on the 4th floor of the Symbiosis Medical College for Women at the Lavale Hill-base Campus.

We believe that a good physician has to be a good pharmacologist too. Our goal is to make capable Indian medical graduates; we all strive for it.

The Department is committed to train undergraduate, postgraduate students and impart knowledge about:

  1. General principles of drug action and handling of drugs by the body.
  2. Choose and prescribe suitable drugs according as per the needs of the patient to prevent, diagnose and treat common ailments.
  3. Anticipate, recognise, avert and manage adverse drug effects.
  4. Avoid concurrent use of drugs leading to harmful drug interactions.
  5. Judiciously use rational drug combinations in the best interest of the patient.
  6. Understand the involvement of both drug and non-drug influences in the result of treatment.
  7. Thoughtfully use “over the counter” drugs and be mindful of ill effects of social use of intoxicants.
  8. Know about the essential drug concept and render it in terms of drug requirements for a given community.
  9. Maintain thoughtfulness in prescribing drugs expected to cause dependence and be cognizant of the treatment approaches for drug dependence.
  10. Implement the drug treatment guidelines laid prescribed for diseases covered under National Health Programmes.
  11. Know, expect and avoid probable adverse effects of drugs on the foetus while treating pregnant woman.
  12. Comprehend the age related factors while prescribing medicines in infants, children and geriatric patients.
  13. Know about the diverse categories of bio-medical waste, their possible hazards and their management.
  14. Update the new drugs which have been approved for marketing.
  Vision

To prepare and train undergraduate students in rational drug prescribing in agreement to patients’ requirement for treatment, prevention and diagnosis of common diseases with importance, also on Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR’s), pharmacovigilance and drug prescription in children, elderly and pregnancy.

In this era of globalization, India is emerging as a hub for clinical research and drug trials. Therefore, we plan to establish well equipped Clinical Pharmacology Unit to carry out Phase I studies, Phase II and III studies.

  • Bioavailability and bioequivalence study unit that can house 24 volunteers as per D.C.G.I. requirements.
  • Collaboration with other institutes/ industries, to facilitate clinical research on various drugs.
Mission
  • Prepare the students with adequate knowledge for rational drug prescription
  • Equip the students to spot, assess, prevent and treat adverse drug reactions
  • Enable the students to appreciate the essential and orphan drug concepts and their implication in the community
  • To stress the significance of Pharmacoeconomics
  • To generate cognizance regarding the harmful actions of drugs in pregnancy, children and elderly among them
  • To gain skill in pharmacotherapeutics
  • To train them about correct prescription writing and its medico-legal importance
  • To orient students for research & developments.
  • To inculcate and encourage research aptitude in undergraduate students and helps them to undertake short term studentship research projects.

HOD Profile



Name:- Dr. Prasan R Bhandari
   MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Dr. Prasan R Bhandari has obtained his MBBS degree from one of the oldest and premier institute of India i.e. Grant Medical College & J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai. He has received his post-graduation in M.D Pharmacology from the academically renowned institute Topiwala National Medical College, B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai. Presently he is serving as the Head of the Department of Pharmacology at Symbiosis Medical College for Women at Pune.

Experience:

He has over 25 years of academic, teaching, research, administrative as well as industry experience.

Achievements:

He has served as examiner in several universities for both postgraduate and undergraduate medical, dental, physiotherapy and other allied paramedical students. He has guided several postgraduate students for their research work including dissertation.

Paper Publications:

He has published several articles in both national and international journals. He has many books published to his credit by national as well as international publication houses of fame.


Infrastructure facilities


Department has well equipped experimental Pharmacology laboratory with facilities for computer assisted learning modules through computer and animal experiment software, well established Clinical Pharmacology laboratory equipped with mannequins, insulin pump, pupillometer etc. for teaching and learning various subjective skills, Research laboratory equipped with various advanced instruments for research purpose.

The Department also hosts Departmental library with numerous books and journals of the subject and domain.

Seminar Room with audio-visual aids where Seminars, Journal Clubs and Microteaching are carried out. These are presented as PowerPoint Presentations Group discussions.

Museum of the department displays prototype drugs, formulations, drug delivery systems along with drug catalogue. It has a section on history of medicine, adverse drug reaction etc. It also has charts and models depicting information on various drugs acting on different systems. It has charts of Pharmacologist and Nobel prize winning scientists.

The demonstration room of the department is well equipped with audio-visual aids for the purpose of demonstration of practicals and tutorials in the subject.

Department also has Adverse Drug Monitoring Centre (AMC). It involves monitoring, reporting and communication of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) associated with drugs, medical devices and vaccines with strict standard operating procedures to follow. The Causality Assessment Committee (CAC) evaluates the ADR report, makes recommendations and reports the ADR to the FDA and the drug manufacturer through web-based application called Vigiflow.

Experimental Pharmacology Laboratory


Clinical Pharmacology laboratory



Research Laboratory



Department Library


Seminar Room



Museum



Demonstration Room


Services


The department has Adverse Drug Monitoring Centre which runs under aegis of National Pharmacovigilance Programme of India. Department is also involved in Prescription Audit of hospital. Department also provides training to faculties, pharmacists, nurses for medication error, Pharmacovigilance and drug updates.

Research Publications


All the faculty members are regularly involved in research and have a total of 57 publications to their credit in various National and International journals.

Dr. Prasan Bhandari

1.       

2019

Bhandari, Prasan R.; Bhandary, Apeksha. Cost Variation Analysis Of Parenteral Antibiotics In Indian Pharmaceutical Market. International Journal Of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, [S.L.], V. 8, N. 11, P. 2535-2540, Oct. 2019. 

2.       

2019

Bhandari, Prasan R.; Bhandary, Apeksha. Variation Of Cost Among Anti-Malarial Drugs Available In Indian Market. International Journal Of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, [S.L.], V. 8, N. 11, P. 2408-2411, Oct. 2019. 

3.       

2019

R.Bhandari, Prasan. Analysis Of Cost Variation Of Hypolipidemics Drugs. Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Biomedical Sciences, [S.L.], V. 9, N. 4, Apr. 2019.

4.       

2019

Bhandari, P. R. Analysis Of Cost Variation Of Anti-Cancer Drugs. Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Research, 2019; 8(2):08-17.

5.       

2018

A Bhandary, Bhandari Pr. Drug Usage Pattern Of Anti-Hypertensive Drugs In Elderly Diabetic, Hypertensive In-Patients With Or Without Impaired Renal Function In A Tertiary Care Hospital. International Journal Of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2018;7(4); 696-706

6.       

2018

Bhandari Pr, Bhandary A. Drug Utilization Study Of Anti-Diabetics In Elderly Diabetic, Hypertensive In-Patients With Or Without Impaired Renal Function In A Tertiary Care Hospital. Asian Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmacology. 2018;4(6):777-84.

7.       

2017

Kv Dongerkery, Bhandari Pr. First Prescription Analysis Study Of Depression In A Tertiary Hospital. World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2017; 5(1): 49-53

8.       

2016

Bhandari Pr. Zebrafish: A Novel Model In Neuropsychopharmacological Research. International Journal Of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 2016; 5(3): 546-557

9.       

2016

Bhandari Pr, Pai Vv. Could Ingenol Mebutate Be Useful In Managing Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers? Indian Journal Of Cancer 2016;52 (2), 249.

10.   

2015

Bhandari Pr. Could Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Be Combined with Conventional Therapies for Ocular Diseases? Indian Journal Ophthalmology. September 2015 - Volume 63 - Issue 9 - P 750.

11.   

2015

Bhandari Pr. Crocus Sativus L. (Saffron) For Cancer Chemoprevention: A Mini Review. J Tradit Complement Med. 2015 Jan 28;5(2):81-7

12.   

2014

Bhandari Pr. Potential Role of Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) In Epilepsy. Int J Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis 2014;4:188-9

13.   

2014

Bhandari Pr. Potential Role of Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) In Metabolic Disorders. J Obes Metab Res 2014;1:194-5

14.   

2014

Bhandari Pr, Pai Vv. Novel Medical Strategies Combating Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer. Indian J Dermatol 2014;59:531-46

15.   

2014

Bhandari Pr, Pai Vv. Novel Applications Of Rituximab In Dermatological Disorders. Indian Dermatol Online J 2014;5:250-9

16.   

2014

Bhandari Pr. Dietary Botanicals For Chemoprevention Of Prostate Cancer. Journal Of Traditional And Complementary Medicine 2104; 4:75‑76

17.   

2014

Pai Vv, Kikkeri Nn, Athanikar Sb, Shukla P, Bhandari Pr, Rai V. Retrospective Analysis Of Fixed         Drug Eruptions Among Patients Attending A Tertiary Care Center In Southern India. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2014;80:194.

18.   

2014

Pai Vv, Kikkeri Nn, Athanikar Sb, Shukla P, Bhandari P, Rai V. Retrospective Analysis Of Fixed Drug Eruptions Among Patients Attending A Tertiary Care Centre In Southern India. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2014;80:194.

19.   

2013

Bhandari Pr. A Comment On Effect Of Plant Extracts On Alzheimer's Disease: An Insight Into Therapeutic Avenues. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2013;4:236-7

20.   

2013

Bhandari Pr. A Review Of Radioprotective Plants. Int J Green Pharm 2013;7:90-101

21.   

2013

Bhandari Pr. Phase 0 Trials (Microdosing): A New Paradigm In Clinical Research. Int J Health Allied Sci 2013;2:75-80

22.   

2013

Bhandari Pr. A Comment On : “An Update On Photoprotection” . Indian Journal Of Dermatology. 2013 Mar;58(2):145

23.   

2013

Bhandari Pr. Plant Products For Radioprotection: Boon Or Bane? J Can Res Ther 2013;9:545-6.

24.   

2013

Bhandari Pr. Histamine Revisited: Role In Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal. 2013;2:287-93

25.   

2013

Bhandari Pr.“ Dietary Approach For Cognitive And Behavioral Problems In Dementia. Int J Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis 2013;3:398-400

26.   

2012

Bhandari Pr. Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L). Ancient Seeds For Modern Cure? Review Of Potential Therapeutic Applications. Int J Nutr Pharmacol Neurol Dis 2012;2:171-84

27.   

2012

Bhandari Pr. Garlic (Allium Sativum L.): A Review Of Potential Therapeutic Applications. Int J Green Pharm 2012;6:118-29

28.   

2012

Bhandari Pr. Recent Advances In Pharmacotherapy Of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea And Vomiting. J Adv Pharm Tech Res 2012;3:202-9

29.   

2012

Bhandari Pr. Curry Leaf (Murraya Koenigii) Or Cure Leaf: Review Of Its Curative Properties. J Med Nutr Nutraceut 2012;1:92-7

30.   

2012

Bhandari Pr. Could Plant Products Bridge The Gap For Radioprotectors? Transl Cancer Res 2012 Nov 28.

31.   

2012

Bhandari Pr. A Comment On: Research Progress In The Radioprotective Effect Of Superoxide Dismutase. Drug Discov Ther. 2012 Oct;6(5):283-4.

32.   

2012

Bhandari Pr, Kamdod Ma. Emblica Officinalis (Amla): A Review Of Potential Therapeutic Applications. Int J Green Pharm 2012;6:257-69.

33.   

2012

Pai Vv, Bhandari Pr, Kikkeri Nn, Athanikar Sb, Sori T. Fixed Drug Eruption To Fluconazole: A Case Report And Review Of Literature. Indian J Pharmacol 2012;44:643-5.

34.   

2011

Pawar D, Bhandari Pr, Allenby K. Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea: A Review. Indian Medical Gazette. December 2011. 481-494.

35.   

2011

Pawar D, Bhandari Pr. Newer Antibiotics For Musculoskeletal Infections. Indian Journal Of Rheumatology 2011 March Volume 6, Number 1; Pp. 80–86.

36.   

2001

Preeti Dubey, Prasan Bhandari. Clinical Evaluation Of M2-Tone In Adolescent Menstrual Disorders Advances In Obstetrics & Gynecology Oct-Dec-2001 Vol. 1, No.5, 293-298.

37.   

2001

R.M.Sundrani,.A.Uppe, Prasan Bhandari. Hepatoprotective Effects Of Livomyn In Patients On Anti- Tubercular Drugs Medicine Update 2001 07/01 23-27

38.   

2001

V.M.Prasanna Kumar, Prasan Bhandari. Evaluation Of Efficacy And Tolerability Of A Herbomineral  Formulation (Hyponidd) In Combination With Antidiabetic Agents (Ada's) In The Management Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Indian Patients. Jama India-The Physicians Update 2001 Vol.4., No.9 Pp.51-54

39.   

2001

K.M.Prasanna Kumar, Mala Dharmalingam, Prasan Bhandari. Evaluation Of Efficacy Of A Herbomineral Formulation In Combination With Oral Hypoglycemic Agents In The Management Of Type 2 Diabetes Indian Patients. Medicine Update 2001 10/01 Pp.81-84

40.   

2001

Ved Pandey, Prasan Bhandari. Evaluation Of Efficacy And Tolerability Of A Herbomineral Formulation (Hyponidd) In Combination With Antidiabetic Agents (Ada's) In The Management Of T Ype 2 Diabetes Patients With Secondary Ada Failure Jama India-The Physicians Update 2001 Vol.4., No.12 Pp.31-35

41.   

2001

Harini Kantharaj, S.Kamalamma, Prasan Bhandari. Efficacy Of Addyzoa In Of Male Infertility.Obstetrics & Gynaecology Communications 2001 Vol.3, No.2 Pp.55-60

42.   

2001

Indu Singh, Arun Kumar, Prasan Bhandari. Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Addyzoa And Clomiphene In Male Factor Subfertilty. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics India Nov- Dec 2001 Vol.4, No.6 Pp.33-40

43.   

2001

Suchitra N. Pandit, S Ylvia Noronha, Prasan Bhandari. Phytoestrogens - A Review Obstetrics & Gynaecology Communications 2001 Vol.3 No.1 Pp.53-59

44.   

2001

Pratima Chipalkatti, Pramila Bhatia, Shirin Shikari, Prasan Bhandari. Clinical Evaluation Of Phytoestrogens In Perimenopausal Symptoms. Medicine Update 2001 08,/01 Pp. 85-90

45.   

2001

Geeta Pandya, Prasan Bhandari. Phytoestrogens – A Natural Serm? Medicine Update. 2001. 11/01. Pp. 65-69.


Dr. Shraddha Yadav

1.

2019

Rahul Bhalsinge, Satkar Rajbhoj, Anita Barde, Shraddha Yadav, Nimish Narkar, A.V Tilak. Evaluation of antidepressant action of inhaled nicotine in rats. IJPT. 2019; 9 (2): 61-64.

2.

2019

Ritika Vaid, Suresh Dange, Shraddha Yadav*, Vishwadeep Madrewar, Vishwanath Kulkarni. Experimental evaluation of analgesic activity of flupirtine using hot plate method. International journal of current medical and pharmaceutical research. 2019;5(01A): 3988-3990.

3.

2019

Siddhi Raveendran, A. V. Tilak, Shraddha Yadav*, Sayan Das, Vishwadeep Madrewar, Vishwanath Kulkarni. A study to evaluate the analgesic activity of Origanum vulgare in mice using hot plate method. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology.2019;8(7)1563-1566.

4.

2017

Anita Barde, Shraddha Yadav*, Pratibha Worlikar, Abhijeet Tilak, Harsh Kumar, Siddhi Raveendran. Study of immunomodulatory effect of Sitopaladi churna in mice. IJBAMR. 2017;7(1):181-192.

5.

2017

Anita Barde, Shraddha Yadav*, Pratibha Worlikar, Abhijeet Tilak, Harsh Kumar, Siddhi Raveendran. Evaluation of immunomodulatory action of atorvastatin calcium in mice. The Pharma Innovation 2017;6(2): 181-192.

6.

2017

Rahul Bhalsinge, Rajbhoj Satkar, Sayan Das, Shraddha Yadav, Shah AS, PS Worlikar. Role of Nicotine in Depression Through Dopaminergic Mechanism International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 2017; 6(4):864

Dr. Ramanand Patil

1.

2018

Gaikwad M, Patil R, Padole V, Tampi P. To Study the Clinical Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS). 2018; 6 (4): 1760-1770.

2.

2015

Patil R, Patel S, Joshi A, Gaikwad M. Evaluation of the Anticonvulsant Activity of Omeprazole in Comparison with Valproate in Albino Rats. International Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology. 2015; 5 (1): 47-52.

3.

2015

Patil R, Patel S, Joshi A, Gaikwad M. Evaluation of the Anticonvulsant Activity of Omeprazole in Comparison with Phenytoin in Albino Rats. International Journal of Experimental Pharmacology. 2015; 5 (1): 18-23.

4.

2014

Mutha A, Mutha S, Baghel P, Patil R, Bhagat S, Patel S, et al. A Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Survey regarding Sex, Contraception and Sexuality Transmitted Diseases among Commerce College students in Mumbai. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2014; 8 (8): 14-18.

5.

2013

Jain M, Kokate M, Kamble S, Patil R. A Questionnaire Based Study to Evaluate Performance of A CME Programme by The Participants. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2013; 2 (8): 860-864.

Dr. Viraj Shinde

1.

2018

Ganesh Dakhale, Latesh raghute, Avinash Turankar, Sonali Pimpalkhute, Viraj Shinde and Piyush Nama (2018) 'Adverse drug Reaction Profile At Radiotherapy, Paediatrics and ear, Nose and Throat Department of A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A descriptive Cross Sectional Study', International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 07(8), pp. 15082-15087.

2.

2017

Shinde VA, Kalikar M, Jagtap S, Dakhale GN, Bankar M, Bajait CS, et al. Comparison of efficacy and safety of oral diclofenac versus transdermal diclofenac patch in chronic musculoskeletal pain: A randomized, open‑label trial. J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2017;8

3.

2016

Smita Sontakke, Viraj Shinde , V.M. Motghare , Sonali Pimpalkhute , Chaitali Bajait , Kavita Jaiswal, Complementary and alternative medicine use in children with haematological disorders, World J Pharm Sci 2016 ;4(10):43-49

Mrs. Prachitee Borkar

1

2013

Vasudha DeviPrachitee UpadhyePradhum RamRitesh G Menezes  Development of a teaching module for parenteral drug administration and objective structured practical examination stations in pharmacology. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2013. 45 (6); 587-592.

Ms. Madhura Bhosale.

1.

2019

Bhosale MS, Dawane JS, Pandit VA and Khatavkar PS: Evaluation of effect of Ayurvedic preparations on nephropathy in diabetic Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Sci & Res 2019; 10(8): 3755-62. doi: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.10(8).3755-62.

2.

2019

Khatavkar, P., Dawane, J., Bhosale, M., Pandit, V. and Padalkar, P., 2019. Evaluation of the effect of Nishamalaki on cataract in diabetic rats. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 9(7), p.1.

3.

2017

Dawane, j., pandit, v., khatavkar, p. And bhosale, m., 2017. Evaluation of prophylactic effect of herbal formulation in streptozotocin and HFHF diet induced Diabetes and its complication. International Journal of pharma and Bio Sciences, 8(4).

4

2016

Dawane JS, Pandit VA, Bhosale MS, Khatavkar PS. Evaluation of Effect of Nishamalaki on STZ and HFHF Diet Induced Diabetic Neuropathy in Wistar Rats. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016;10(10): FF01-FF05. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2016/21011.8752

Key Focus Areas


  1. Student driven curriculum
  2. Teaching based on Early clinical exposure and Knowledge application
  3. Regular assessment to improve learning
  4. Stress on Mentorship program
  5. Use of virtual dissection model for teaching and examination
  6. Training of the trainers
  7. Professional Histology slide making
  8. Development of a modern Museum
  9. Development of Plastination technique
  10. Encouraging Body donation and Organ donation in Pune region through awareness camps and facilitation
  11. Use of soft embalmed cadavers in the cadaver workshops