📘Step 1. Curriculum Coverage
💊 Pharmacology
Eicosanoids and Prostaglandins
- Classify eicosanoids.
- Describe the mechanism of action of Prostaglandins.
- Describe the organ system effects of Prostaglandins.
- Describe the clinical uses of Prostaglandins.
- Describe the prostaglandins used in the management of glaucoma.
- Describe the pharmacologic effects of Thromboxane A₂.
Dermatologic Preparations
- Describe dermatologic formulations like creams, ointments, gels, lotions, pastes, powders, tinctures and wet dressings.
- Describe the choice of dermatologic formulation with reference to the nature of the lesion.
Scabies
- Enlist the drugs used for the treatment of Scabies.
- Describe the method of application of Permethrin, Crotamiton and Benzyl benzoate for treating scabies.
Acne Vulgaris
- Enlist the drugs used for treating Acne including antibiotics and hormonal agents.
- Describe the mechanism of action and adverse effects of Benzoyl peroxide, Tretinoin and Isotretinoin.
- Describe the teratogenicity of Isotretinoin.
Psoriasis
- Enlist the drugs used for treating Psoriasis.
- Describe the teratogenicity of Acitretin.
Herbal Medications and Supplements
- Describe the terms herbal medications, botanicals and nutritional supplements with special reference to drug regulatory factors.
- Describe the pharmacologic effects and intended uses of Garlic (Allium sativum).
- Describe the drug interactions of Garlic with Warfarin and Aspirin.
- Describe the possible medicinal use of Kalonji (Nigella sativa).
- Describe the pharmacologic effects and intended uses of Ginseng.
- Describe the drug interactions of Ginseng with antipsychotic and hypoglycemic medications.
- Describe the intended clinical uses of Coenzyme Q10.
- Describe the drug interactions of Coenzyme Q10 with Warfarin.
