ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Pharmacology is the study of kinetics and dynamics of drugs. It involves elaborated discussion of drug and living system interaction in terms of efficacy and safety. It prepares the students with basic to advanced knowledge that can be useful for their careers in research, academia, industry or government. The department of Pharmacology is well established with state of the art equipment to conduct pharmacological studies. The facilities of the department includes Animal house established as per the rule of CPCSEA, Gov.of India. The department has been engaged in multi-disciplinary research, it has been serving the needs of various other departments which are involved in drug discovery such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics etc. The department has highly qualified and competent staff members who are passionate about teaching and research.
LIST OF FACULTY
| Name | Qualification | Designation |
| Dr.J Archana | M.Pharm, Ph.D | Associate Professor |
| Ms.ZenathBanu | M.Pharm | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs Kavitha M | M.Pharm | Assistant Professor |
| Dr Shreeparna | Pharm D | Assistant Professor |
EQUIPMENT
- Histamine Chamber
- Eddy,s Hotplate
- Convulsiometer
- Actophotometer
- Pole climbing Apparatus
- Lucas Moist Chamber,
- Rotarod
- Plethysmograph,
- Student organ baths
- Sherrington’s rotating Drums
- other accessories
- Computers with LCD Software.
List of Events conducted by the department
- COVID Awareness videos by Pharm D II and III Year Students which were disseminated to public through social media.
- On the Occasion of World Pharmacist Day September 25th 2019, Pharmawalk was conducted where the Students put in effort to publicize the importance of Pharmacist in Health Care system
- Health camp in association with Thyrocare on eve on International Women’s Day 8th March 2019 was conducted at the premises of RBVRR Women’s College
- Health camp and Breast cancer Awareness Campaign was conducted on 24th September, 2018 on occasion of World Pharmacists Day at community hall Chikkadapally. The camp mainly aimed at low to medium socioeconomic population in Chikkadapally area and 64 people utilized free health checkup Services in this camp.
- Free Health checkup stall in Hyderabad Fest 2018 (organized by Jana VignanaVedika Telangana) from 13th to 22nd April held at Telangana Kala Bharati (NTR Stadium) Hyderabad. Our students successfully ran the stall and services were offered for about 1000 people.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJUkDF46ITk
- https://youtu.be/cM_l6iaMw4A
- https://youtu.be/nKVR2MdqgVo
- As part of pharmacist week celebration, free public Health Camp on 22nd November 2017 at Barkatpura. In this camp, blood glucose levels, Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure levels were evaluated. In the camp 150 persons had participated from various backgrounds.
- Free public health camp was conducted as a part of pharmacist day celebrations at Ramkote, Hyderabad on 23rd September,2017 at Ramkoti. In this camp, blood glucose levels, Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure levels were evaluated. About 250 people utilized these services
- Pharma Walk:. RBVRRWCOP took step out of the college in Pharma walk on 24th November 2017 to Aware the public with the Theme” Know your Medicines: Ask your Pharmacist”. All the students of B. Pharma and M. Pharm, Faculty Members and few others joined the initiative taken by the college
- The Medical Department of Harikishan Eye Care. ,Barkatpura in association with our college organized an eye check up camp on 16th October, 2017 for students of B.Pharm, M.Pharm,& Pharm.D. The Eye Specialists from the hospital examined around 252 students.
RESEARCH ACTIVITES:
The faculty are involved in the thrust areas of Pharmacology research as well as interdisciplinary research.
Research Publications
| Title of the paper | |
| 1 | Shaik Bima Benzir AND Jorige Archana. Development and Validation Of Uv Spectroscopic Method For Estimation Of Empagliflozin In Rat Plasma For Pharmacokinetic Applications IJBPAS, December, 2020, 9(12): 3406-3415 |
| 2 | J Archana, A cross sectional study on prescribing pattern for children at primary health care clinics. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health | August 2020 | Vol 7 | Issue 8 Page 3149 |
| 3 | Rajeshwari K, Anantha Lakshmi PV, Archana J, Sumakanth M. Ternary Cobalt (II), Nickel (II), and Copper (II) complexes containing metformin and ethylenediamine: Synthesis, characterization, thermal, in vitro DNA binding, in silico molecular docking, and in vivo antihyperglycemic studies. Applied Organometallic Chemistry. 2020 Nov 20:e6100. |
| 4 | Ashwini P, Archana J and Sumakanth M: Development and validation of UV spectrophotometric method for simultaneous estimation of empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride in combined dosage form. Int J Pharm Sci & Res 2020; 11(5): 2173-80. doi: 10.13040/IJPSR. 0975-8232.11(5).2173-80 |
| 5 | MP Kusuma and J Archana Curcumin Nanoconjugates- A Restitutive Therapeutics.International journal of Pharmacy and Biological sciences. 2019; 9(2): 47-51 |
| 6 | J Archana, MP Kusuma The need to confront antimicrobial resistance in India, Eur J Clin Pharm 21 (4), 213-20 |
| 7 | Zeenath Banu Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Review of Its Pathogenesis and Treatment” International Research Journal of Pharmacy DEC-2018; ISSN 2230 – 8407; 9 (12):7-12.
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| 8 | Zeenath Banu*, V. Harshiita, A. Manisha, K. Srinidhi, Dr. M. Sumakanth. Phytochemical evaluation and in vitro thrombolytic activity of Saliva hispanica J. Global Trends Pharm Sci, 2020; 11 (1): 7164 – 7168
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| 9 | Bhargavi MV, Shashikala P, Sumakanth M, Archana J. Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Biological Evaluation of Novel N-(Benzyloxy)-6-Fluro-Chromone-2-Carboxamides and N-(Benzyloxy)-Chromone-3-Carboxamides as Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Agents. |
| 10 | Kalpana G, Sruthi K, Banu Z, Sumakanth M, Ravindernath A, Prakash DJ. Screening of Analgesic Activity of Methanolic Extract and Its Fractions of Alternanthera Pungens. IOSR J Pharm Biol Sci. 2018;13(4):53-8
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| 11 | J. Archana, M. P. Kusuma, Ch. Vijayabhargavi. Antioxidant and Anti Cholinesterase Potential of Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra). European Journal of Medicinal Plants22 (1): 1-7, 2018
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| 12 | Kusuma, M.P., Archana Jorige and Vijaya Bhargavi, M. “A Comparative study of Myrosinase Activity in selected Cruciferous Vegetables after Conventional Heat and Microwave Treatments”, International Journal of Current Research, 8, (12), 43668 |
| 13 | Jorige Archana, Annapurna A. Neuroprotective and antioxidant role of pregabalin in streptozotocin induced neurotoxicity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2016 Nov 1;7(11):4494. |
| 14 | Jorige Archana, Akula Annapurna. Neuroprotective role of wheatgrass powder in experimental diabetic neuropathy via modulating oxidative stress markers in rat sciatic nerves. American Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Therapeutics. 2015 Jul 31;3(7):529-40. |
| 15 | Archana J and Kusuma MP: A study of Cardiovascular and Antimicrobial Effects of Tinospora cordifolia. Int J Pharm Sci Res, 2012; Vol. 3(9): 1000-1003. |
| 16 | Kusuma M. P, Archana J, Archana B. Comparative Study of Various Entraped Techniques of Immobilization Using Amylase. Biosci Biotech Res Asia 2010;7(2) |
| 17 | Archana, J; Bhargavi, Vijaya Ch.Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research; Cuddalore Vol. 2, Iss. 7, (Jul 2010): 376-383. |
Faculty participation in Seminars/Conferences and Symposia during the year 2020-2021
| No. of Faculty | International level | National level | State level | Local level | Academic Year |
| Attended Seminars/ Workshops | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2020-21 |
| Attended Seminars/ Workshops/ | 5 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2019-20 |
| Attended Seminars/ Workshops/ | – | 2 | – | 3 | 2018-19 |
| Attended Seminars/ Workshops | – | 2 | – | 3 | 2017-18 |
| Attended Seminars/ Workshops | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2016-17 |
| ‘Presented papers | – | 1 | – | – | 2019-20 |
| ‘Presented papers | – | 1 | 1 | – | 2016-17 |
| MOOCs /Swayam courses and FDPs(Last 5 Years) | 1 | 5 | – | – | 2016-21 |
Projects- Collaborative/Consultancy
| S.No | Title | Name of the Principal Investigator |
| 1 | Evaluation of Antidiabetic Action of Ternary Cobalt (II), Nickel (II), And Copper (II) Complexes containing Metformin and Ethylenediamine in Streptozocin induced Diabetic Animal Model | Dr. J Archana |
Student Projects
2019-20(CBCS Batch)
| Field and Title | Supervisor |
| Study of Antihyperglycemic effect of cobalt metal complex in STZ-Nicotinamide induced Diabetes in Albino male wistar rats | Dr J Archana |
| Phytochemical evaluation and in vitro thrombolytic activity of Saliva hispanica | Ms.Zeenathbanu |
| A comparative study of chemically induced Animal models of Diabetes mellitus | Dr J Archana |
| Quality control and in vivo antidepressant activity of selected Ayurvedic formulations | Dr J Archana |
| Attenuation of CNS deficits in Diabetic rats on metformin treatment
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Dr J Archana |
| Evaluation of prescribing patterns of cephalosporin antibiotics in primary health care clinics | Dr J Archana |
2018-19 (Non-CBCS Batch)
| Field and Title | Supervisor |
| A Comparative study of Anti-stress activity of selected Ayurvedic formulation | Dr J Archana |
| A Cross sectional study on prescribing pattern in paediatrics in primary health care clinics | Dr J Archana |
| Effect of Riboflavin supplementation on anti-nociceptive potential of Diclofenac in Animal models of Acute Pain | Dr J Archana |
| In vitro Anti-platelet and Thrombolytic activity of selected Medicinal Plants. | Dr J Archana |
