Learn/NMCN/Syllabus/PharmacologyStudy this subject in LearnPractice opens in your NMCN workspace after you sign in. Questions and lecture notes stay there.Practice this subjectOpen lecture notesOfficial rules, eligibility, and dates stay on the NMCN guide.subject outlineDrug policy and essential drugsNational drug policy in the context of National Health PolicyConcept of Essential Drugs: historical background, advantages and limitationEssential drug programme and unit dispensing systemNigerian National Formulary in rational prescribingCriteria for the selection of Nigerian Essential Drug ListThe role of the nurse in the implementation of essential drug programmeImplications of drug over prescription, under and multiple prescriptionsSafety, counselling and fundingConcept of Pharmaco-vigilancePatient drug historyDrug information, interaction and adverse reactionAdverse drug reaction monitoring formSource of drug revolving fundFinancial control, costing, pricing and exemptions under the Drug revolving FundPatient Education and Counseling: Self medication, compliance and non-complianceDangers associated with self-medicationAnti-infectives and special populationsAntiparasitic, Antibacterial, and Antifungal drugsDrugs used in conditions of special sensesDrugs used in pregnancy, labour and puerperiumDrugs used in newborn and childhood diseases (IMCI)Systemic drug classesCardiovascular System drugs: Digoxin, Methyldopa, Propanolol, Hydralaxine, Glyceryl trinitrate, Captopril, Nifedipine, Vit. K, Heparin, FrusemideRespiratory System drugs: Codine linctus, Benzonatate, Broncholyte, Benylin, Expectorant, Ephedrine, Aminophylline, Salbutamol, Rifampicin, Isoniazid, StreptomycinGastro Intestinal System drugs: Cimetidine, Gelucil/jawasil, Omeprazole, Hyosine Butylbromide, Metochlopromide, Loperamide, Bisacodyl, Albendazole, Mebendazole, Levamisole, NiclosamideMuscoloskeletal System drugs: Remopain, Acetaminophen, Diclofenac, Morphine, Propenecid, Colchicines, Pentazocin, Allopurinol, MethocarbamolCentral Nervous System drugs: Phenobarbitone, Diazipam, Phentoin sodium, Amphetamine sulphate/caffeine/cocaineEndocrine System drugs: Insulin, Chlorpropamide, Metformin, Levothyroxine sodium, Thiouracil, HydrocortisoneContraceptives, antiseptics and disinfectantsAnti-retroviral drugsOral Rehydration Salt and therapy
