Pharmacology

About the Department

The Department of Pharmacology has 6 qualified faculty members (MD/Ph.D. in Pharmacology). Pharmacology, the science of drugs, is taught in Phase II of MBBS, BDS, BPTh courses. The department also trains Ph.D. Pharmacology, B.Sc. Perfusion, and B.Sc. Cardiac students.

Our Vision

Centre of Excellence

To develop as a centre of excellence that promotes rational therapeutic practices, safe use of drugs, and both basic and clinical research.

Our Mission

Global Practices

Promote rational prescribing practices globally.

Critical Thinking

Cultivate a critical approach towards drug promotion.

National Health Programs

Provide knowledge of National Health Programs and their implementation.

Research Promotion

Foster research initiatives among undergraduates, postgraduates, and faculty.

Undergraduate Training

Impart fundamental knowledge of drugs to medical undergraduates.

Rational & Ethical Practices

Encourage ethical and rational drug prescribing for safe clinical practice.

Preclinical & Clinical Research

Promote research across preclinical and clinical domains.

Advancing Knowledge

Keep pace with rapidly evolving pharmacotherapeutics.

Community Safety

Encourage safe and scientific drug use in the community.

Postgraduate Competence

Prepare postgraduates with expertise in knowledge, research, and teaching for careers in healthcare and industry.

Our Objectives

Pharma Excellence

Achieve excellence in teaching, research, and rational drug use to ensure quality treatment and better life.

HOD & Professor

Dr. Vandana Milind Thorat

Dr. Vandana Milind Thorat has been the Head of the Department of Pharmacology since 1st December 2022. She brings 30 years of teaching experience and is a university-recognized UG & PG teacher, examiner, and guide for MD and PhD students. She completed her MBBS, MD, and PhD (Pharmacology) from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad.
Throughout her career, she has received the Best Teacher award multiple times. She strongly believes in and supports the use of advanced technologies in teaching. Dr. Thorat has published over 60 national and international publications in the field of Medicine. She actively promotes the overall development of staff and students by encouraging both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Excellence in Pharmaceutical Education & Research

Department Infrastructure .

Department of Pharmacology has very spacious offices, laboratories, seminar room and museum. The laboratories are equipped with all instruments and equipments required for UG, PG training and research.

Teaching Learning Methods .

Teaching Method

Didactic lectures

Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Integrated Teaching

Small Group Teaching (SGT)

Practicals

Students' Seminars

Tutorials/Assignments

Problem Based Learning

Electives

Integrated Teaching: Linker Cases

Clinical Case Discussion

Quiz

Debate

Students' Research Projects

Role Play

Museum Collection .

Item Category

Quantity

History of Pharmacology Charts

12 Charts of Medicines

11 Medicinal Plants Photos

14 Placards

65 Medicines Samples

More than 250

Dosage Forms

61 Devices

12 Models

6 Manikins

3 Publications

Sr.No

Title of the paper

Name of the Author/s

Name of the Journal

Date of Publication

1. The Study of Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Oral Serratiopeptidasein Postoperative Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital

C. Khanwelkar, Kartik Peethambaran, S. A. Jadhav

nternational Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol,13.Isuue02, January 2021

January 2021

2. Vitamin D Supplementation in the prevention of Recurrent Acute Respiratory Tract infections in Children Aged less than five years

S. A. Jadhav, C. C. Khanwelkar, Abhay Jadhav, Seshla Sadanandan

Journal of Medical Sciences, July 2021 Page.No. 129-133

July 2021

3. Primary Phytochemical Evaluation of P. Oleracea and P. Quadrifida

T. P. Durgawale, C. C. Khanwelkar, P. P. Durgawale

Journal Pharm, and Tech. 14(7) July 2021,Pag.No. 1-5

July 2021

4. Antioxidant Potentials Of The Fruit Of Coccinia Grandis

S. B. Udugade, S. A. Jadhav, R. C. Doijad, B. V. Udugade

International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences IJBPAS, Sept. 2021 Pag. No. 2967-2973

September 2021

5. Antioxidant activity of Murraya koenigii leaves methanolic and aqueous extracts on oxidative stress in high fat – fructose fed rats

Rohan S. Phatak, C. C. Khanwelkar, S. M. Matule, Anup S. Hendre, Kails D. Datkhile

Pravara Med. Rev. Sept. 2021 , 13(03) 13-20

September 2021

6. Design and Evaluation of Capecitabine Loaded Resealed Erythrocytes by Preswell and Dilution Techniques

Mrs. Anuradha N. Chivate, Dr. Pratibha S. Salve, Dr. R. C. Doijad, Dr. Niranjan D. Chivate

International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences Dec. 2021

December 2021

7. Effect of Capecitabine Resealed Erythrocytes on MNU induced Hepatocarcinogenesis in swiss albino mice

Mrs. Anuradha N. Chivate, Dr. Pratibha S. Salve, Dr. R. C. Doijad, Dr. Niranjan D. Chivate, Dr. A. M. Mane

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology , Page no. 5813-5821 , Volume 15, Issue 1, 28 February 2022

28 February 2022

8. An evaluation of analgesic activity of leaf and stem bark of Ficus religiosa in Wistar rats.

Shilpi Mishra, Sujata A. Jadhav, Chitra C. Khanwelkar, Seshla Sadanandan, Prathamesh V. Pakale, Mahesh M. Bharambe

International Journal of Health Sciences.

09 April 2022

9. Study of anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of fresh rhizome of zingiber officinale in wistar rats

Prathamesh V. Pakale, C. C. Khanwelkar, S. A. Jadhav

International Journal of Health Sciences.

13 April 2022

10. Study of anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of dry powder of zingiber officinale (sunth) in wistar rats

Prathamesh V. Pakale, C.C. Khanwelkar, S.A. Jadhav

International Journal of Health Sciences- under review process

20 April 2022

11. Acute Toxicity Study of Intravenously Administered Capecitabine Resealed Erythrocytes in Mice

Mrs. Anuradha N. Chivate, Dr. Pratibha S. Salve, Dr. R. C. Doijad, Dr. Niranjan D. Chivate, Dr. A. M. Mane

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, AV publications , Page no. 5813-5821 , Volume 15, Issue 12

28 February 2022

12. Screening of Azithromycin for its anti- inflammatory potential in experimental Wistar rats

Mahesh M. Bharambe, V. M. Thorat, S. M. Matule

Pravara Medical Review Journal

1 April 2022

13. Comparative anti-inflammatory effects of azithromycin, clarithromycin and roxithromycin using animal models of inflammation in wistar rats

Mahesh M. Bharambe, V. M. Thorat, S. M. Matule

Neuroquantology Journal, July 2022, Volume : 20 , issue :8, Page 7355-7364

July 2022

14. Comparative study of Efficacy and Safety of Ondansetron and Ramosetron in Patients undergoing Hysterectomy

Dr. Sachin B. Patil, Dr. Sangeeta Saymote, Dr. Bhausaheb B. Jankar, Dr. Anjali R. Shinde

International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023

2023

15. A Comparative study of Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Thiocolchicoside, Diclofenac and Their Combinatic in wistar Rats Using Carrageenan Induced Paw Edema Method

Dr. Akash Devi, Dr. C. C. Khanwelkar, Dr. Prathamesh V. Pakale, Dr. S. A. Jadhav, Dr. Harsh Singh, Dr. Lekhika Singh

Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results

3 February 2023

16. A Research Protocol of an Observational Experimental Assessment of Clinical and Pharmacologic Profile of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in the Management Solid Cancers and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Mrs. Jisha Annie Geevarghese, Dr. C. C. Khanwelkar, Dr. R. C. Doijad, Dr. Rashmi Gudur

Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, 2023

2023

17. Invitro Screening of Docetaxel dutasteride nanostructured lipid carriers on prostate cancer cell lines

Mr. Anup A. Patil, Dr. P. S. Salve, Dr. R. C. Doijad, Dr. A. A. Koparde

European Chemical Bulletin 17th March 2023

17 March 2023

18. Screening of Venlafaxine for its analgesic potential in Experimental Albino mice.

Dr. Sarvaiya Darshansinh, Dr. Vandana M. Thorat, Dr. Chavda Akshayraj

Eur Chem Bull.2023 2063-5346 15.03.2023

15 March 2023

19. Prevention of Drug Interaction in Geriatric Patients

Dr. Sarvaiya Darshansinh, Dr. Vandana M. Thorat, Dr. Chavda Akshayraj

Eur Chem Bull.2023 Special issue 42063-5346

2023

20. Management of Diabetes using Herbal Medicine

Dr. Aditya Shah, Dr. Dew Tiwari, Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. A. R. Shinde, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda

Eur Chem Bull.2023 Special issue 42063-5346

2023

21. Overview of Network Pharmacology

Dr. Aditya Shah, Dr. S. A. Jadhav, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. Harsh Singh, Dr. Lekhika Singh, Dr. A. R. Shinde

Eur Chem Bull.2023 Special issue 42063-5346

2023

22. Assessment of self-medication practice among Medical Students:A Cross-sectional Study.

Dr. Sarvaiya Darshansinh V, Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. Lekhika Singh, Dr. Aditya Shah, Dr. Harsh Singh

Pak Heart 20.02.2023

20 February 202

23. Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Practitioners towards Antibiotic prescription for infection prevention during Dental Procedures

Dr. Prathamesh V. Pakale, Dr. Bharti Bhambhu, Dr. Vaghasiya Keyurkumar, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. Harsh Singh, Dr. C. C. Khanwelkar

Pak Heart 2023

2023

24. Scope of Clinical Pharmacology in India:A Review

Dr. Lekhika Singh, Dr. S. A. Surale-Patil, Dr. P. S. Salve, Dr. Harsh Singh, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. Aditya Shah

Pak Heart 2023

2023

25. E-Strategy for Medication:Is it really Effective?

Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. Sarvaiya Darshansinh V

Pak Heart 2023

2023

26. Potential Anti-Diabetic Herbs and Polyherbal Formulations: A Review

Dr. A. R. Shinde, Dr. S. A. Surale-Patil, Dr. P. S. Salve

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12, Special Issue 2 2612-2618

2023

27. A summary on prophylactic antibiotics in operative patients to combat post-surgical complications

Dr. Lekhika Singh, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12, Special Issue 2 2634-2644

2023

28. Significance of antibiotic therapy in post-surgical patients

Dr. Lekhika Singh, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12, Special Issue 2 2619-2626

2023

29. Ecopharmacovigilance: A Review of Environmental Impacts of Pharmaceutical

Dr. Lekhika Singh, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. Aditya Shah

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12, Special Issue 2 2654-2661

2023

30. Proton pump inhibitors

Dr. Prathamesh V. Pakale, Dr. Vaghasiya Keyurkumar, Dr. V. M. Thorat

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 4 13488-13496

2023

31. Artificial intelligence in healthcare

Dr. P. S. Salve, Dr. Akash Devi

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 4 13481-13487

2023

32. Inorganic Nanoparticles in Medical Research: A Review

Dr. S. A. Jadhav, Dr. Harsh Singh, Dr. Lekhika Singh

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 2 2645-2653

2023

33. Outcome of silver nanoparticles on human health following various routes of administration

Dr. S. A. Jadhav, Dr. Harsh Singh, Dr. Lekhika Singh

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 2 2662-2671

2023

34. Dengue Virus: A Comprehensive Review of Current Understanding and Future Perspectives

Dr. Sarvaiya Darshansinh V, Dr. Vaghasiya Keyurkumar, Dr. Akash Devi

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 2 2679-2690

2023

35. Urticaria

Dr. S. A. Surale-Patil, Dr. P. S. Salve, Dr. Bharti Bhambhu

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 2 2627-2633

2023

36. Current Insights into the Role of Antifibrotic Drugs in the Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. P. S. Salve, Dr. S. A. Surale-Patil

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 1 5261– 5270

2023

37. Emerging treatment modalities for the management of diabetes mellitus

Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. Akshayraj Chavda, Dr. Aditya Shah

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 Special Issue 22672-2678

2023

38. Comprehensive review on Recent Advances in Lyophilization of Nanomedicine

Rohit R. Bhosale, Dhanashri D. Chavan, Amol S. Shete

Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ISSN No:2231-6876

2023

39. A Review on Anti-Cancer Potential of Herbal Drugs

Rohit R. Bhosale, Dhanashri D. Chavan, Vandana M. Thorat, Amol S. Shete

International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2023; 15(1); 1-9 eISSN: 0975-4873, pISSN: 2961-6069

2023

40. An overview on cell-based therapy: Unique perspective for cancer management

Rohit R. Bhosale, Dhanashri D. Chavan, Vandana M. Thorat

Asian Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacology. 2455-2674

2023

41. Assessment of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in Alzheimer's Disease Experimental Models

Dr. A. V. Chavda, Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. D. V. Sarvaiya

Journal of Coastal life Medicine JCLMM 1/11 (2023) |2795–2804

2023

42. Effects of Thiazolidinedione DPP 4 Inhibitor Monotherapy and Combination Therapy with Berberine in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Osteopathy

Dr. Devkumar Tiwari, Dr. P. V. Pakale, Dr. V. M. Thorat

Journal of Coastal life Medicine JCLMM 1/11 (2023) |2826–2833

2023

43. Study on a Novel Biomarker in People with Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy

Dr. K. M. Vaghasiya, Dr. D. V. Sarvaiya, Dr. P. S. Salve

Journal of Coastal life Medicine JCLMM 1/11 (2023) |2834–2842

2023

44. Assessment of Stress and Related Biochemical Alterations in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity Patients

Dr. S. A. Jadhav, Dr. A. R. Shinde, Dr. S. A. Surale-Patil

Journal of Coastal life Medicine JCLMM 1/11 (2023) |2805–2817

2023

45. Effect and Potential Mechanism of First-Line Oral Antitubercular Therapy Safety and Effectiveness with Adjuvant Drugs

Dr. V. M. Thorat, Dr. D. V. Sarvaiya, Dr. Akash Devi

Journal of Coastal life Medicine JCLMM 1/11 (2023) |2818–2825

2023

46. Effect of withania somnifera (ashwagandha) on liver function parameters in mdd (major depressive disorder) patients taking sertraline.

Dr. Vaghasiya Keyurkumar M., Dr. Sujata Jadhav, Dr. Ajish Mangot, Dr. Chitra Khanwelkar, Dr. Aditya Shah

Journal of population therapeutics & clinical pharmacology

2023

47. A Study on a Novel Biomarker in People with type 2 Diabetes who have cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy

Dr. K. M. Vaghasiya, Dr. D. V. Sarvaiya, Dr. P. S. Salve

JCLMM 1/11 (2023) 2834–2842

2023

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About the Department

Our Vision

Centre of Excellence

Our Mission

Global Practices

Critical Thinking

National Health Programs

Research Promotion

Undergraduate Training

Rational & Ethical Practices

Preclinical & Clinical Research

Advancing Knowledge

Community Safety

Postgraduate Competence

Our Objectives

Pharma Excellence

HOD & Professor

Dr. Vandana Milind Thorat

Excellence in Pharmaceutical Education & Research

Department Infrastructure .

Teaching Learning Methods .

Teaching Method

Didactic lectures

Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Integrated Teaching

Small Group Teaching (SGT)

Practicals

Students' Seminars

Tutorials/Assignments

Problem Based Learning

Electives

Integrated Teaching: Linker Cases

Clinical Case Discussion

Quiz

Debate

Students' Research Projects

Role Play

Museum Collection .

Item Category

Quantity

History of Pharmacology Charts

12

Charts of Medicines

11

Medicinal Plants Photos

14

Placards

65

Medicines Samples

More than 250

Dosage Forms

61

Devices

12

Models

6

Manikins

3

Publications

Sr.No

Title of the paper

Name of the Author/s

Name of the Journal

Date of Publication

1.

The Study of Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Oral Serratiopeptidasein Postoperative Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital

C. Khanwelkar, Kartik Peethambaran, S. A. Jadhav

nternational Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol,13.Isuue02, January 2021

January 2021

2.

Vitamin D Supplementation in the prevention of Recurrent Acute Respiratory Tract infections in Children Aged less than five years

S. A. Jadhav, C. C. Khanwelkar, Abhay Jadhav, Seshla Sadanandan

Journal of Medical Sciences, July 2021 Page.No. 129-133

July 2021

3.