
Lecture On Dosage Forms & Routes of Administration | Pharmacology Lecture | MBBS
This comprehensive pharmacology lecture from Santiniketan Medical College covers the essentials of dosage forms and routes of administration for MBBS students (2023-2024 batch). Topics covered include: Dosage Forms: Tablets (uncoated, film-coated, sugar-coated, enteric-coated, chewable, dispersible, effervescent, sublingual), capsules (hard shell, soft shell), powders, solutions, inhalers (metered-dose, dry powder), injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous), implants, transdermal patches, topical preparations (lotions, creams, ointments, gels), ophthalmic solutions, and more. Routes of Administration: Oral, sublingual, inhalation, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, transdermal, topical, ophthalmic, rectal. Key Concepts: Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, extended-release formulations, bioavailability, first-pass metabolism, onset of action, patient compliance, therapeutic effect, and adverse effects. Why this video is valuable: Detailed Explanations: The lecturer provides clear definitions and explanations of various dosage forms and routes of administration, with examples of specific drugs and their applications. Clinical Relevance: The lecture emphasizes the practical aspects of drug administration, including factors to consider when choosing a particular dosage form or route for a patient. MBBS Curriculum: This video is aligned with the pharmacology curriculum for MBBS students, making it a valuable resource for exam preparation and building a strong foundation in pharmacology. Who should watch: MBBS students (especially the 2023-2024 batch at Santiniketan Medical College) Pharmacy students Healthcare professionals interested in refreshing their knowledge of pharmacology Anyone interested in learning about how medications are formulated and administered Keywords: Pharmacology, dosage forms, routes of administration, MBBS, medical students, tablets, capsules, injections, inhalers, transdermal patches, topical preparations, ophthalmic solutions, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug delivery, patient care. SANTINIKETAN MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL Real Classroom Demonstration/Lecture On: PHARMACOLOG by Dr. Soumya Bhowal (MBBS Batch: 2023-24) Conducted on: 29-11-2024