Syllabus for Chhattisgarh Health & Family Welfare Department Pharmacists

Chhattisgarh Health & Family Welfare Department Pharmacists Syllabus

The comprehensive syllabus for the Chhattisgarh Health & Family Welfare Department Pharmacists’ exam generally covers a wide range of topics related to pharmacy, pharmacology, and healthcare practices. Below is an outline of the syllabus:

1. Pharmaceutics

Introduction to Pharmaceutics:

• Definition, scope, and historical development of pharmacy.

Dosage Forms:

• Classification and types of dosage forms, including solid, liquid, and semi-solid forms.

Pharmaceutical Calculations:

• Measurements, dilution, isotonic solutions, calculation of doses, and percentage solutions.

Prescription Writing:

• Parts of a prescription, handling and storage of prescriptions, common abbreviations.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing:

• Processes involved in the manufacturing of tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments, and injectables.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):

• Guidelines, standards, and quality control in pharmaceutical production.

2. Pharmacology

General Pharmacology:

• Principles of drug action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, routes of drug administration, and drug metabolism.

Autonomic Nervous System Drugs:

• Sympathomimetics, sympatholytics, parasympathomimetics, and parasympatholytics.

Central Nervous System Drugs:

• Sedatives, hypnotics, analgesics, antipyretics, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.

Cardiovascular Drugs:

• Antihypertensives, antianginals, diuretics, and drugs used in heart failure.

Antimicrobial Agents:

• Antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitic drugs.

Endocrine Pharmacology:

• Insulin, oral hypoglycemics, corticosteroids, thyroid drugs, and sex hormones.

Chemotherapy:

• Principles of cancer chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and immunosuppressants.

3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry:

• Medicinal uses of inorganic compounds, radiopharmaceuticals, and electrolytes.

Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry:

• Classification, structure, and properties of organic compounds; synthesis and reactions of organic compounds of pharmaceutical importance.

Medicinal Chemistry:

• Drug design, structure-activity relationship (SAR), and the chemistry of commonly used drugs.

Analytical Chemistry:

• Principles and techniques of analysis, including titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical methods.

4. Pharmacognosy

Introduction to Pharmacognosy:

• Definition, history, and scope; importance of pharmacognosy in traditional and modern medicine.

Sources of Drugs:

• Plant, animal, and mineral sources of drugs; cultivation and collection of medicinal plants.

Phytochemistry:

• Active constituents of medicinal plants, extraction, isolation, and identification of phytochemicals.

Herbal Drugs:

• Use of herbs in medicine, standardization of herbal products, and evaluation of herbal drugs.

5. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

Pharmacy Act 1948:

• Provisions relating to the practice of pharmacy, registration of pharmacists, and duties of a pharmacist.

Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940:

• Regulations governing the manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India.

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985:

• Control and regulation of narcotic and psychotropic substances.

Pharmaceutical Ethics:

• Code of ethics for pharmacists, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the role of pharmacists in healthcare.

6. Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy:

• Organization and functions of the hospital pharmacy, hospital formulary, inventory control, and drug distribution systems.

Clinical Pharmacy:

• Role of the clinical pharmacist, patient counseling, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Drug Information Services:

• Sources of drug information, drug literature, and providing drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Pharmacovigilance:

• Monitoring, reporting, and prevention of adverse drug reactions; ensuring drug safety.

7. Biochemistry

Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids:

• Structure, classification, and metabolism.

Enzymes:

• Types, functions, kinetics, and factors affecting enzyme activity.

Vitamins and Minerals:

• Sources, functions, deficiencies, and therapeutic uses.

Nucleic Acids and Genetics:

• DNA, RNA, genetic code, and protein synthesis.

8. Health Education and Community Pharmacy

Health and Hygiene:

• Principles of health education, prevention of diseases, and promotion of health in the community.

Community Pharmacy:

• Role of pharmacists in public health, vaccination programs, and family planning services.

Rational Drug Use:

• Principles of rational drug therapy, essential medicines, and prescription auditing.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs:

• Guidelines for the use of OTC drugs, patient counseling, and handling of minor ailments.

9. Anatomy and Physiology

Human Body Systems:

• Structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Homeostasis:

• Mechanisms of maintaining internal stability, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance.

Common Disorders:

• Pathophysiology of common diseases affecting different body systems.

10. Microbiology

Introduction to Microbiology:

• Classification of microorganisms, structure and function of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Sterilization and Disinfection:

• Methods of sterilization, infection control practices, and hospital-acquired infections.

Immunology:

• Basics of the immune system, vaccines, and immunization practices.

Microbial Diseases:

• Etiology, transmission, prevention, and control of microbial infections.

11. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Introduction to Biotechnology:

• Basic concepts, techniques, and applications in pharmacy.

Recombinant DNA Technology:

• Gene cloning, expression of therapeutic proteins, and genetic engineering.

Biopharmaceuticals:

• Production and use of monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and therapeutic enzymes.

Tissue Culture:

• Principles and applications of plant and animal tissue culture in drug development.