Pharmacology is the “study of the responses of living organisms to chemical stimuli”
Word pharmakon -> drug and logy -> study
Various branches of Pharmacology includes
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Chemotherapy, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology,
Pharmacogentics, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoeconomics
Pharmacology is uniquely positioned among the medical sciences as it contributes all other branches of medicine.

Mission/Vision

1. To be a distinguished unit, in the field of pharmacology by providing excellent teaching and training of the undergraduates and postgraduates.
2. Stressing on evidence based medicine and rational used of drugs.
3. In addition, enhancement and improvement of the research activities in the field of pre-clinical and clinical pharmacology.

Courses catered

• Undergraduate courses

M.B.B.S
B.D.S.

• Post graduate course

  MD – Pharmacology

• Number of postgraduate students

 1 seat per year
Total – 3 students currently

• Infrastructure of the department

 Department is situated in the first floor of the college building with adequate infrastructure, which includes
1. Experimental Pharmacology lab
2. Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacy lab
3. Research lab
4. Departmental library
5. Seminar Hall
6. Animal room
7. Department Museum
8. Demonstration rooms
9. Staff room for each staff separately
10. Department office
11. Store room
12. Preparation room
13. Adequate modern equipments for UG, PG practical and research purpose
14. Audio visual teaching aids- OHP’s, Slide projectors and computers
16. Charts depicting Pharmacology in corridors
15. Separate Animal House under the departmental supervision located within the
campus, with adequate trained staff.

Academic activities

Theory teaching for undergraduate students – MBBS & BDS
Conducting practical- experimental pharmacology, dispensing pharmacy and clinical pharmacology
Seminars by the undergraduate students, tutorials, part completion tests, internal assessments and preparing for theory viva.  
Integrated teaching involving other departments on selected topics
Regular seminar and journal club by the postgraduate students.
Research activities by teaching staff.
Ongoing research activities

1. Evaluation of hypoglycemic activity of leaves and bark of ficas bengalensin in alloxan induced diabetic rats. (Guide:Dr.Y.A.Maniyar, PG.student; Dr.Arati)

2. Evaluation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous extract of solanum melongenacinn in experimental animals. (Guide:Dr.Y.A.Maniyar, PG.student; Dr.Uma )

3. Hepatoprotective activity of acacia catechu wild against acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity in rats.(Dr.S.G.Bannale, Dr.Y.A.Maniyar and Dr.Prabhu B)

Achievements of staff

Dr.Yasmeen Maniyar – Prof & HOD
Publications :
1.Evaluation of Antidiarrhoel activity of the leaves of Ixora Coccinea Linn in Rats. Journ  
of Clin and diagn research Oct 2010;4(5):3298-3303.

2.Antidairrheol activity of flowers of Ixora Coccinea Linn in rats. Journal of ayur and
integ med (under publication- JAIM-Oct 2010)

 3.Treatment of anaphylaxis in adults –a questionnaire survey at S.Nijalingappa Medical
College, Bagalkot India. Journ of Clin and diagn research Dec 2010;4 (6):3475-80.

Dr.Shashidhar.Bannale - Assist prof

1st rank to RGUHS - MD Pharmacology exam conducted in May-2010.

Trained and certified in ICH-GCP guidelines to conduct clinical trials of drugs.

Co-investigator and study coordinator for four clinical trials of various phases (Phase III, IV) in the field of cardiovascular, renal and vascular surgery.

Dr.Prabhu.Bhixavatimath- Tutor

1. Treatment of anaphylaxis in adults –a questionnaire survey at S.Nijalingappa Medical
College, Bagalkot India. Journ of Clin and diagn research Dec 2010;4 (6):3475-80.

     2. Evaluation of Antidiarrhoel activity of the leaves of Ixora Coccinea Linn in Rats. 
Journ of Clin and diagn research Oct 2010;4(5):3298-3303.

     3. Antidairrheol activity of flowers of Ixora Coccinea Linn in rats. Journal of ayur and
integ med (under publication- JAIM-Oct 2010)

Contact details – phone no and email id

Dr.Y.A.Maniyar M.D.

9448827131

yasmeenmaniyar@gmail.com