Complete Pharmacology When You Are Behind Schedule For NEET PG 2022 In 11 Hours

The NEET-PG is one the most appeared for exams in India. It is a qualifying exam for admissions into various courses like MD/DM or Post-graduate diplomas. As an aspirant for the same, it is crucial to kickstart your preparation journey with a proper schedule. There might be some topics that take longer than usual to be understood. This may lead you to get a bit behind your schedule. But that must not be a reason to worry because there are strategies to complete your syllabus well in time. This article gives a detailed explanation of how you can complete pharmacology in around 11 hours with Dr. Bhatia’s Medical Coaching Institute and the e-gurukul app. Read on to know more! 

Know the syllabus in depth

Before starting with the preparation for any NEET-PG subject, it is crucial to know the syllabus in-depth. As the syllabus of NEET-PG is vast, there are chances of missing out on important topics. Pharmacology is an essential subject for NEET-PG, pathology, microbiology, forensic medicine, toxicology, and Social And Preventive Medicine. All these subjects are a part of the para-clinical module of NEET-PG. Pharmacology consists of an intensive study of the classification of drugs and their action on the human body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Also, a large number of questions on pharmacology have been asked in NEET-PG ever since. The first and foremost step to start with pharmacology is to know the minutest details of the syllabus. 

The syllabus for the same is as follows – 

• General Pharmacology
• Autonomic nervous system & Peripheral jumpy system 
• Central nervous system 
• Autacoids
• Cardiovascular 
• Gastrointestinal and respiratory system
• Hormones
• Chemotherapy
• Immunomodulators
• Drug therapy of glaucoma and cataract
• Treatment of poisoning

Proper time allotment to these topics can be made at the beginning of the preparation schedule. However, it is customary to be behind schedule at times. What is necessary is to create a plan to catch up with the program. Hence, proper knowledge of the syllabus before the learning can help you complete the syllabus in a limited time. You may further segregate the topics into different headings as per your convenience. 

Know the important topics

The knowledge of the essential topics of pharmacology can be used as a tool for better preparation for NEET-PG. Experts in the medical fields have regularly reviewed the question papers of each year to let the aspirants know about the most asked topics in the final exam. 

Some of the main topics from which questions are asked are mentioned below:-

General

• pH, pKa, ionization
• Bioavailability
• First, pass metabolism
• Vd
• PPB
• Prodrugs
• CYP substrates, inducers, inhibitors
• Metabolic reactions
• Formulas
• First and zero-order kinetics
• TDM
• Receptors types and examples
• DRC
• Pharmacogenetics
• Clinical trials
• Drug labels
• Orphan drugs
• Essential drugs
• Enzyme inhibition 
• Types of antagonists
• Pharmacovigilance
• Evidence-based medicine 

ANS

• AChE inhibitors
• OP Poisoning
• Glaucoma
• Sympathetic receptors location
• Catecholamines table
• Beta-blockers
• Anticholinergics
• Alpha-blockers
• Rabbit practicals

Autacoids

• Antihistamines
• PCM and aspirin poisoning
• DMARDs
• Gout
• Migraine
• PG actions
• Other NSAIDs

CVS

• Digoxin
• New drugs for CHF
• Drugs decreasing mortality in CHF
• JNC 8 guidelines for hypertension
• New antianginal drugs
• Statins
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Antiarrhythmics
• New hypolipidemic drugs

Endocrine

• Oral hypoglycemic agents
• Somatostatin
• GnRH agonist and antagonist
• New antidiabetic drugs
• Osteoporosis
• SERM
• OCPs
• Mifepristone
• Antithyroid drugs
• The adverse effect of steroids
• SPRM
• Anti-androgens

Kidney

• K sparing diuretics
• Vasopressin antagonists

CNS

• Short-acting BZD
• Parkinsonism
• Antiepileptic drugs
• Antipsychotic names and adverse effects
• SSRI and SNRI
• TCA poisoning
• Lithium and mania
• Newer hypnotic drugs
• MAO inhibitors
• Opioids
• Multiple sclerosis

Anesthesia

• Local aesthetics short-acting mechanism and particular points
• SCh and NDMRs
• MAC and Bld gas partition coefficient
• Colour coding of cylinders
• Pin index system
• Xenon
• Halothane
• Ketamine
• Spinal anesthesia
• Neurolept analgesia

Hematology

• Anticoagulants 
• Antiplatelets
• Fibrinolytics
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Growth factors

Respiratory

• Bronchodilators 
• DOC for different asthma types 
• Theophylline

GIT

• Peptic ulcer 
• Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis 
• Metoclopramide, domperidone IBS

Antimicrobials

• Tuberculosis with RNTCP
• Malaria
• Antifungal
• Mechanism of drug resistance
• Beta lactams
• Aminoglycosides
• Fluoroquinolones
• HIV
• Hepatitis C
• Tetracyclines
• Macrolides
• Cotrimoxazole
• Leprosy 

Anticancer

• CCS and Non-specific drugs
• General and specific adverse effects of anticancer drugs (Specially chemo-man cartoon)
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
• Newer anticancer drugs

Immunology

• Cyclosporine
• Tacrolimus
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Thalidomide

Other Topics

• Uses of the new drugs approved recently
• Anti-obesity drugs
• Erectile dysfunction
• Anti-smoking drugs
• Treatment of HIT
• Treatment of hyperkalemia

Use preparation strategies

When the time is limited, it is better to reschedule your preparation methods again. You do not need to worry if you are keeping behind schedule because many options can help you get back on track. Revision strategies like learning from self-written notes, watching Youtube videos, using e-resources, and solving test papers can be beneficial.

DBMCI provides NEET-PG aspirants with the option of joining their regular courses and last-minute revision courses (LMRP). DBMCI’s ordinary Pharmacology course by Dr. Bharat is approximately completed within 62 hours, 46 minutes, and 15 seconds. DBMCI makes sure that all aspects of the syllabus are covered well in time while there is still extra time for revision. E-gurukul is an application launched by DBMCI for NEET-PG aspirants to help them prepare well for the exam. The regular course included recorded lectures on the e-gurukul app that allows the students to watch and learn at their own pace. Students can re-watch the lessons for better understanding. 

On the other hand, the LMRP scheme by DBMCI provides last-moment revision tips and concise notes for final preparation. The pharmacology LMRP module by Dr. Bharat is scheduled to be completed within 10 hours, 27 minutes, and 26 seconds. This is how you can prepare pharmacology within 11 hours if you are running late. Experts at DBMCI provide handwritten and concise notes for revision. The E-gurukul app includes the previous year’s question papers for correction. The videos are supported with beautiful handwritten fonts that make the reading process better. Also, the key points are highlighted for quick last-minute revision. The images and diagrams included on the e-gurukul app are high definition and better understand the topic.

DBMCI’s Live Experience module is altogether a creative strategy to help students learn the course more interactively. This includes personalized student-teacher coordination. The faculty constantly monitor the performance of the student. The students’ feedback is welcomed and instantly acted upon. DBMCI strives to provide the best of its services to the NEET-PG aspirants and presents various learning options to choose from. 

Focus on the revision 

NEET-PG follows a pre-decided MCQ pattern. To complete the entire exam in the given duration, it is necessary to have enough practice. Many e-resources such as mock tests, quizzes, articles, last-minute revision key points, etc., are available to recall the entire syllabus before the final day. Mock test papers and previous year papers are available on the web in both solved and unsolved format. This helps the students to understand the exam pattern and to mark the scheme better. 

You also come to know about your weak points where you need to work more. Hence, mock tests are an essential aspect of your preparation for NEET-PG. DBMCI offers its students a Fast Track course to revise all 19 subjects thoroughly. The system has been designed for students who want to revise all 19 issues in a scheduled manner after simply reading the syllabus. They will be provided a 1-hour test paper of a set number of questions. This test will contain the questions from the most important topics for the exam. The faculty, while discussing these questions, will make you revise the whole subject most concisely. 

• Some of the major highlights of this course are that it provides its students with an eGurukul Test Series of 400+ Tests (Grand Tests + Subject Wise Tests + Mock Tests); eGurukul Test Series on NEXT & INI-CET Pattern, and a question bank of 35,000 Latest Pattern Clinical questions. For more info, please visit https://www.dbmci.com/test-discussion. 

• Another test plan by DBMCI is the FInal Sprint Plan that includes high yield 1000 questions for NEET 2022, with all questions based on the latest clinical pattern. To know more, check out https://www.dbmci.com/practice-test-series. The gurus/experts at DBMCI and e-gurukul try their best to guide you in the Rank Booster plan by providing exclusive preparation material, essential vital pointers, and special tips & tricks. FOr the Rank Booster course, the student must score a rank under the Top-30. For more information, please visit https://www.dbmci.com/egurukul-rank-booster. 

Recall using concise notes. 

Note-making forms an essential part of NEET-PG preparation and revision. Writing strengthens your memory and makes it easier to recall the topics at the required time. Also, clearing the clutter helps make clear and concise notes for revision. It is nearly impossible to read so many issues one week before the exams. This is where the self-prepared notes come into play. DBMCI makes sure to provide its students with sufficient notices. DBMCI is home to many experts who have been in the teaching profession for many years. Incase of pharmacology, Dr. Bharat is a well-known teacher. Dr.Bharath Kumar VD (MBBS, MD in Pharmacology) is the Founder, President of “TREAT DIABETES FOUNDATION.”

He is also a member of the BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital Ethics committee and Pharmacovigilance committee BGS GIMS. He is currently working as Assistant Professor, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. He completed his MD Pharmacology from a Prestigious Institute, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. He is a passionate teacher of Pharmacology with vast eight years of Experience in teaching Pharmacology. He has many National and International publications to his credit.

The gurus at DBMCI equip the aspirants with handwritten notes that cover 95% of their video lectures and include beautiful illustrations in high definition for better understanding. The notes highlight the key points that are important from the NEET-PG point of view. Also, these notes include previous year recall questions. In a nutshell, the gurus make learning an easy and fun experience for their students and assure them a good rank. 

Revision books for pharmacology

DBMCI’s bookstore contains many famous books for NEET-PG pharmacology preparation. Aspirants use these books for both regular courses and revision courses. 

Some book recommendations include – 

• LMRP 3.0 by Dr. Mukesh Bhatia, Dr. Rajat Jain & Dr. Nachiket Bhatia
• To the Point 2.0 by Dr. Mukesh Bhatia & Dr. Rajat Jain
• A Complete Book Of Pharmacology by Dr. Bharath Kumar V D
• Review of NEET-PG by Dr. Mukesh Bhatia, Dr. Rajat Jain and Dr. Nachiket Bhatia

Conclusion 

Several NEET-PG packages are provided by Dr. Bhatia’s Medical Coaching Institute (DBMCI), which is India’s first coaching center that helps PG Entrance Exam aspirants to realize their dreams of having a successful and flourishing career in the medical field. Whether it is DBMCI’s regular course, LMRP course, or DBMCI-LIve Experience course, the aim of the Gurus remains the same, that is, to explain to their students the procedures in the best possible way. DBMCI’s e-resources and handwritten notes help the students to learn crucial points more effectively. At DBMCI revision courses, it is made clear that the usage of notes proves to be better than learning from the textbook while recalling. 

The systems offer personal interaction via live experience and doubt solving schedules. The E-gurukul app by DBMCI stands out from other apps due to its impressive features and easy-to-use interface. The app is an abode to different video lectures, mock tests, key points, and discussion forums. Students’ feedback is taken for sure, and any issue is resolved at the earliest by the DBMCI team. The E-gurukul app’s features like in-app doubt solving and progress tracker have made it a favorite among many students. Enroll yourself into any of DBMCI’s courses today to aim at achieving a good rank in NEET-PG. For more information, please click on the link: https://www.egurukulapp.com/  or write to us at any of the following emails:

egurukul@dbmi.edu.in, studentsupport@dbmi.edu.in