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Publication/Presentation

Research publications Year 2023-25

Faculty wise publication last five years:

Department of Pharmacology, Publications Last Five Years (2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024)

1. Bajaj VA', Turankar AV", Thakre M', Tiple PG', V.M. Motghare :A comparative study of effect of sodium valproate & flunarizine on psychomotor performance in patients of common migraine: A randomized, parallel, open label, prospective observational study : Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, January March, 2019:6(1) pn 22-27.

2. Turankar AV, Thakre M, Ajmera Y, et al. Effect of power posing on psychomotor performance in healthy volunteers- a short term pilot study. J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc. 2019; 6(19), 1452-1456.

3. Dr Ankita Jire, Dr.Chindhalore Chaitali, Dr.Motghare Vijay, Dr.Dakhale Ganesh, Dr.Kalikar Mrunalini, Dr.Turankar Avinash, Dr.Sontakke Smita, Dr. Sonal Arsude. Acute effect of anti-anxiety drugs on psychomotor performance in healthy volunteers: a prospective, crossover study. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research, 2019;2(3): 374-383.

4. Manish Mahadeo Tiwari, Harshal N. Pise  Comparative study between serum and transcutaneous bilirubin measurements in new-borns. Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2019 Mar;6(2):817-822

5. Dipti R. Sonawane, Jugalkishor B. Jaju, Ganesh R. Pawar, Punam A. Gosavi Evaluation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Levocetirizine in albino rats.  Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol. 2019 Aug;8(8):1805-1812

6. Suresh Pawar, A. V. Turankar, P. G. Tiple, V. M. Motghare, Manish Thakre, Ayudh Magdum, Chetan Urade, Ajita Khamkar, Mangesh Bankar. Evaluation and Comparison of the effect of Escitalopram, Amitriptyline and Mirtazapine on psychomotor performance and cognitive functions in patient of depression: Medplus- Research and Publication. Volume 9 Issue 3- March 2019, 1-6

7. Ganesh Dakhle,  MrunaliniKalikar Akhil Giradkar, Vishakha Sinha. Perception of investigators about Institutional Ethics Committee of a Tertiary care teaching Hospital: A questionnaire based study. International Journal of Current. Advance Research vol. 9 issue 3 March 2020 p n 21639-42.

8. Mrunalini Kalikar, Ganesh Dakhle,  Mayur Shrirao. Effect of Educational Intervention on awareness of Pharmacovigilance among medical undergraduates in a Tertiary care teaching Hospital.Perspectives in Clinical Research : 2020: 11: 92-96.

9. Mrunalini Kalikar, Current Therapeutic drugs with potential for treatment of Covid 19. VJIM vol 29, issue 1, July 2020,

10. Chinmay Guralwar, Dr.Smita Sontakke, Dr.CharulataBawankule, Tanmay Bhanuse, Dr. V.M. Motghare, Dr.Mrunalini Kalikar. Comparative Study of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease: Predialysis VersusDialysis. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 65(1), November - December 2020; Article No. 20, Pages: 136-142 ISSN

11. Dhande L, Waghmare K, Badhoniya N, Turankar A, Shetty A. Elevated maternal blood lead level - A risk factor for low birth weight. An observational study. J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2020;40(2):100-6.

12.   Turankar A V , Shetty A U , Pramoda N, Motghare V M , Urade C S , To assess the rationality of pharmacotherapy of patient in clinical situations and validation of questionnaire tool used in rational pharmacotherapy. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2020;7(4): 251-255

13. Kadam RL, Sontakke S D, Tiple P, Motghare VM, Bajait CS, Kalikar M V. Comparative evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of vilazodone, escitalopram, and amitriptyline in patients of major depressive disorder: A randomized, parallel, open-label clinical study. Indian J Pharmacol 2020;52:79-85.

14. Nikhil Dhargawe, Sunil Mahakalkar, Bhagyashree Mohod, Jeffrey Pradeep Raj Evaluation of analgesic,anti-inflammatory and Antipyretic activity of Piperine: An experimental study. Pharmacognosy Research 2020;12:176-80.

15. Sunil Mahakalkar, Prashant Tiple, Bhagyashri Mohod, Nikhil Dhargave. Monitoring of adverse drug reactions in psychiatry outpatient department of a tertiary are hospital in Central India, IJBCP Vol 9,N05(2020)

 16. Dudhe B G, Chakravorty Ashish D, Mankar N N, Pise H N. Study of prescribing pattern of antimicrobial agents in medicine intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital. Asian J Pharm Clin Res,Vol 13, Issue 5, 2020, 136-140.

17. Chetna Shamkuwar, Nalinikumari, Sushant Meshram. Evaluation of prescribing pattern and survival of chronic kidney disease patients on haemodialysis: A perspective from superspeciality tertiary care teaching hospital of central India. Indian Journal of Applied Research. Volume : X, Issue : III, March – 2020

18. Ganesh Dakhle, Ashish Gupta, Jayesh Mukhi, Mrunalini Kalikar. Comparison of Efficacy safety and cost effectiveness of Sertaconazole and luliconaxole cream in patients of Dermatophytosis: A prospective randomized, open label Study. Perspectives in Clinical Research : 20-21: 12 Pn 223-228.

19. Ganesh Dakhle,  Mrunalini Kalikar. Functioning of Ethics Committee during Covid 19 Pandemic: The Challenges. International journal of Medical Science and Current Research vol. 4 issue 3 May –June 20-21:

20. Ganesh Dakhle, Mrunalini Kalikar Akhil Giradkar, Evaluation of Functioning of Ethics committee of Tertiary care teaching Institute during Covid 19 Pandemic. International journal of Current advanced Research vol 10, issue 5 May 2021. Pn 24291 -94,

21. Kalikar MV, Dakhale GN, Sinha VV, Giradkar AB. Analysis of clinical trial agreement and insurance policy submitted to the ethics committee of a tertiary care teaching institute in central India. Perspect Clin Res March 2021.

22. Sontakke S, Takalikar V, Deshmukh J, Motghare VM, Kalikar M, Turankar A. Assessment of adherence to medication during chronic illnesses in pregnancy. Perspect Clin Res 2021;12:153-8.

23.Turankar AV, Bhusari S, Thakre M, et al. Correlation and interaction between emotional intelligence and temperament factors in medical resident doctors in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India - a cross sectional survey. J Evid Based Med Healthc 2021;8(04):230-235. DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2021/44

24. Nikita S. Ingale, Vijay M. Motghare, Shubhangi J. Gawade, Smita D.Sontakke, Avinash V. Turankar. Drug Utilization Study and Adverse Drug Reactions Profile of Drugs in Patients of Ovarian Cancer in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 66(2), January – February 2021; Article No. 13, Pages: 74-79

25. Kalikar MV, Dakhale GN, Sinha VV, Giradkar AB. Analysis of clinical trial agreement and insurance policy submitted to the ethics committee of a tertiary care teaching institute in central India. Perspect Clin Res March 2021.

26. Dr. Smita Sontakke, Dr. Mitali Wagh, Dr. Nikita Ingale, Dr. Jayesh Mukhi, Dr. Vijay Motghare and Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar : evaluation of adherence to medication in patients of psoriasis: topical versus systemic therapy- european journal of pharmaceutical and medical research : Vol 8, Issue 6, 2021.

27. Manish Mahadeo Tiwari, Harshal N. Pise, Mahima Tiwari. Generalized anxiety disorder and factors affecting it during postnatal period: An observational study Asian journal of Pharmaceutical and clinical research. Mar 2021-22;15(5): 90-93.

28. Mrunalini Kalikar Antibody cocktail Casirivimab and Imedevimab in Covid 19. VJIM vol 31, issue 1, July 2021,

29. Dakhale Ganesh, Kalikar MV, Giradkar AB, Sinha VV. Analysis of serious adverse events reports: Review by an Institutional Ethics Committee of a tertiary care teaching hospital, 12/07/2021. DOI: 10.4103/picr.PICR_293_20.

30. Priyanka Kataria, Aditya Kataria, Sanved Pawar, Vrinda Ranjith, Dr Mrunalini Kalikar: Self-Medication Practices Among Undergraduate Medical Students at Tertiary Health Care Institute in Nagpur District of Maharashtra – A Cross-sectional Study- International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review : Volume 05|Issue 06 (November-December)|2022 Page: 1030-1035.

31. Pavan Kumar Reddy, Saiprasad Patil, Akash Khobragade, Akash Balki, Aneesh Raj,  Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar : Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of Favipiravir in adult Indian patients with mild- to- moderate Covid-19 in a real-World setting- International Journal of General Medicine : 2022:15 4551-4563.

32. Ganesh N. Dakhale, Mrunalini Kalikar, Rujuta Fuke, Anisha S. Parmarthi, Mrunalini K. Chokhandare : Comparative study of efficacy and safety of parenteral iron sucrose versus ferric carboxymaltose in treatment of postpartum iron deficiency anemia – International journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology :January 2022 Volume11 Issue 1.

33. Dr. Anshul Upadhyay, Dr. Sunil Mahakalkar, Dr.Prashant Tiple: Comparative assessment of safety & efficacy of Vortioxetine with escitalopram in patients with major depressive disorder : A Randomized, Comparative, parallel group open label study. International journal of Pharmacological Research 2022;12(3): E5726.

34. Dr. Bhagyashree Mohod, Dr. Sunil Mahakalkar, Dr. Prashant Tiple, Dr. Nikhil Dhargave, and Dr. Anshul Upadhyay : Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy & safety of Lurasidone & Olanzapine in patients of Schzophrenia : A Randomized, parallel group clinical study International journal of Pharmacological Research 2022;12(5): E5727.

35. Reena Kaur Ruprai, Balbir Singh Ruprai, Mrunalini Kalikar, Mrunalini Chokhandre : Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises on oxygen saturation in Post COVID patients ; a prospective study: IJMSCRR, Volume 05, Issue 05 Sept– October 2022  Page no 447 – 454. 

36. Dr. Sunil Mahakalkar, Dr. Akhil Giradkar*, Dr. Anshul Upadhyay, Dr. Rahul Gholse, Dr. Vinod Khandait Relationship Between Day of Starting Steroid and Clinical Outcome in Hospitalized Covid-19 Patients Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 79(2), March – April 2023; Article No. 31, Pages: 193-198

37. Dr. Girish Wankhede, Dr. Chetna Shamkuwar, Dr. Sunil Mahakalkar. Treatment of Anti-hypertensive drugs in monotherapy or combination on longterm blood pressure : Metanalysis of randomised clinical trials. International journal of research analysis.Vol 12, issue (04), April 2023.

38. Dr. Rahulkumar K. Kodape, Dr. Mohini S. Mahatme, Dr. Sachin Hiware, Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding informed consent among postgraduate and undergraduate medical students at a tertiary care teaching hospital in central India: International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) Volume – 6, Issue – 3, May - 2023, Page No. : 225 – 232

39. Sonali B. Rode, Harsh V. Salankar, Nilesh T. Katole, Anuradha T. Deshkar, Amruta A. Dadmal, Shailesh V. Parate:  Critical Appraisal of Drug Promotional Literature in Accordance With WHO Guidelines. Cureus2022;14(8): e27644. DOI 10.7759/cureus.27644

40. Nilesh T. Katole, Jyoti S. Kale,Harsh V. Salankar : Evaluation of the Antinociceptive Action of Simvastatin in Mice; Cureus2022;14(7): e26910. DOI10.7759/cureus.26910

41. Jyoti S. Kale, Nilesh T. Katole, Sonali B. Rode and Shubhada A Gade: Effect on Reaction Time in Primary Hypothyroid Patients Before and After Thyroxin Treatment.; Cureus. 2022; 14(6): e26

Research

Research activities:

1) Dr. LAXMIKANT PHUTANE, Guide: Dr. Avinash Turankar

Study of efficacy of oral terbinafine (pulse therapy) in combination with topical amorolfine versus oral itraconazole (pulse therapy) in combination with topical amorolfine for the treatment of  onychomycosis : A randomized , open label, parallel group study

3) Dr. SUCHI BANSOD, Guide: Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar

Comparative evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of desloratadine and bilastine in patients of chronic spontaneous urticaria: a prospective, observational study.

4) Dr.DIVYA RAJ, Guide: Dr. Harshal Pise

Study of drug utilisation pattern of antimicrobial and it's ADR in PICU of a tertiary care teaching hospital -an observational,cross sectional study

6) Dr. NIKHIL KAMDI, Guide: Dr. Bhushan Dudhe

Evaluation of Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction Profile at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Central India:  An Observational, Cross-sectional Study

7) Dr Shivaji Dhande , Guide: Dr Sunil Mahakalkar

Thesis Title: Comparative study of efficacy and safety of topical ozenoxacin 1% versus topical fusidic acid 2% in cases of superficial skin infections: A prospective,randomized, parallel-group, open label study

8) Dr. Aishwarya Sharma, Guide : Dr. Avinash Turankar

Thesis Title : Comparative evaluation of efficacy and safety of Methotrexate and Apremilast combination therapy with Methotrexate monotherapy in patients with plaque psoriasis: A randomized, parallel, open-label clinical study.

9) Dr Pradipta Dutta, Name Of Guide: Dr Mrunalini Kalikar

Thesis Title: Comparative study of efficacy and safety of topical therapy of 0.05% Tazarotene gel and 0.005% Calcipotriol ointment in patients of Nail Psoriasis - Prospective, Open-Label, Randomized Study in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Central India

10) Dr Nikhil Mujbaile, Guide: Dr Chetna Shamkuwar

Thesis Title: Comparative effect of Isoflurane and Sevoflurane on Recovery profile and Hemodynamics in patients undergoing Neurosurgery : A Prospective, Parallel group, Observational study

11) Dr Harpreet Kaur Chawla, Guide: Dr Nishikant Mankar

Thesis title: Study of adverse drug reactions due to anti-tuberculosis drugs in multi drug resistant tuberculosis patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital : A prospective, observational study

12) Dr. Kritika Milind Dongre, Guide: Dr Ulhas Ghotkar

Thesis Title : Assessment of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions among OPD and IPD Patients attending Dermatology Department at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital - an observational, cross-sectional study

13) Name: Dr. Ravi Gaikwad. Guide name: Dr. Avinash V. Turankar

Title: Comparative Study of Escitalopram and Venlafaxine for Evaluating Efficacy, Safety, and Quality of life in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder: A Parallel, Prospective, Observational, Open-Label study.

14) Name- Dr. PurvasthaDhargawe. Guide name- Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar

Title- Comparative study of efficacy, safety, and adherence of topical minocycline gel 4% and topical gel adapalene 1%- benzoyl peroxide 2.5% combination therapy in case of mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris patients: A prospective, randomised, open label and parallel study

15) Name- Dr. Sairam Vasanthakumari Nagarajan. Guide Name- Dr. Punam A. Gosavi Title- A Comparative study of Efficacy and Tolerability of Fexofenadine and Bilastine in patients of Allergic Rhinitis: An Open Label, Randomized, Parallel Group Study.

16) Name- Dr. Supriya Devidas Khade. Guide Name- Dr.MohiniMahatme                 

Title- A Comparative study of Efficacy and Tolerability of FDC of montelukast Fexofenadine and FDC of montelukast Bilastine in patients of Allergic Rhinitis: An Open Label, Randomized, Parallel Group Study.

17) Name- Dr. Sivasakthi C. Guide name- Dr. Avinash V. Turankar Title- Comparative assessment of esciralopram, venlafaxine and fluoxetine on psychomotor performance in patients with major depressive disorder: A parallel, open label, prospective observational study.

18) Name - Dr Vikram bobade .Guide name - Dr Mohini Mahatme

Title - comparison of efficacy and safety of cefodoxime and amoxicillin - clavulanate in treatment of acute ot it is media,prospective randomised open label parallel group study

19) Name: Dr.Kamarapu Sravan. Guide Name :Dr.Chetna A Shankuwar

Title-Comparative study on Efficacy and Safety of Duloxetine and Gabapentin in patients with Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A Randomised, open label, parallel group, prospective study.

20) Title: Comparative assessment of fuoxetine and venlafaxine for evaluating efficacy, safety and quality of life in patients with major depressive disorder: A parallel, open label, prospective, observational study. Name: Dr. Deepjyoti Chetia. Guide Name: Dr. Avinash V. Turankar

21) Name : Dr. Ankush bhad. Guide Name: Dr. Sunil Mahakalkar

Title - Identification and Assessment of Adverse drug reaction among patients attending psychiatry department at Tertiary care teaching hospital of central India: An observational, Cross sectional study.

22) Name- Dr. Naresh Budhe . Guide Name- Dr. Harshal Pise

Title- Study of medical adherence and potential drug-drug interaction in geriatric patients attending outpatient department of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Maharashtra: A cross - sectional, observational study.

23) Name: Dr.Pravin Madavi. Guide Name: Dr.BhushanDudhe

Title: Evaluation of suspected Adverse Drug Reactions Profile at Department of Radiation Therapy and Oncology of Teartiary Care Teaching Hospital in Central India : An Observation and Cross sectional study.

24) Name: Dr.ShubhamS.Nimbhorkar. Guide Name: Dr.Mrunalini Kalikar

Title:comparative study of efficacy and tolerability of topical therapy with 0.25% Amorolfine cream versus 1% Luliconazole cream in patients of Tinea corporis: a randomised,parallel group, open-label study.

25) Name: Dr. Saksham Gulati. Guide Name: Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar

Title: Comparative study of efficacy and tolerability of topical therapy with 2% Naftifine cream versus 1% Luliconazole cream in patients of Tinea corporis: A randomised, parallel group, open-label study.

26) Name : Dr. Ashwini Fulkar . Guide Name: Dr. Chetna shamkuwar

Title : Comparative efficacy and safety of topical 5% tranexamic acid cream versus 2% kojic acid cream in patients of Melasma : A Randomised, open label , parallel group study

27) Name: Dr. Divya Dhaked. Guide Name: Dr. Nishikant Mankar

Title:Evaluation of drug utilization of antimicrobial agents in  medicine in-patient department of tertiary care  hospital: an observational, cross-sectional study

28) Name: Dr. Ritu Ruchi Kekrketta. Guide Name: Dr. Chetna Shamkuwar

Title: Comparative efficacy and safety of topical eye dropsTravoprost 0.004 % versus Timolol 0.5 % in patients with primary open angle glaucom in a tertiary care teaching hospital: An open label , parallel group study

29) Name:Dr.Sushma . Guide: Dr.Mrunalini Kalikar

Title:comparative study of efficcacy and tolerability of topical therapy with 1% Tacrolimus ointment versus 1% Mometasone furoate cream in patients of bilateral symmetrical, non-segmental vitiligo,a randomized ,parallel group, split-body,open label study

30)Name:Dr.VaibhaviKshirsagar . Guide: Dr.Punam Gosavi

Title:Comparative study of efficacy and Tolerability of topical 0.1% Momentasone furoate cream versus 2% Tofacitinib ointment in patients of Alopecia areata ( single patch) in a tertiary care teaching hospital : A prospective , observational study

31)Name:Dr.MrunalDudhe . Guide: Dr.Avinash V Turankar

Title:Evaluation of quality of life outcomes and safety of cyclosporine therapy in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in a tertiary care hospital:Aprospective , observational study

32)Name:Dr.SayaliRodge . Guide: Dr.Punam Gosavi

Title:Comparative study of efficacy and tolerability of topical therapy with 0.03% Tacrolimus cream versus 2% Tofacitinib ointment in patients of Alopecia areata (single patch):

A prospective , observational study 

33)Name:Dr.PriyankaDighe . Guide: Dr.Mrunalini Kalikar

Title:Comparative study of efficacy and tolerability of topical therapy with 0.1% tacrolimus cream versus 2% Tofacinitib cream in participants of childhood vitiligo : A randomized , parallel group , split body,open-label study

34)Name:Dr.Devapandian . Guide: Dr.Avinash V Turankar

Title:Comparative assessment of effectiveness between cyclosporin and methotrexate in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis:aprospective , parallel-group observational study

35) Name: Dr Shaikh Mohd Viquar . Guide: Dr Bhushan Dudhe

Title: A study of Prescription Pattern of Antimicrobial agents using WHO core prescribing indicators and its adverse drug reactions (ADR) in Neonatal Intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital : an observational , cross - sectional study

36) Name: Dr. Dnyaneshwar Gagalwar, Guide- Dr Kavita Jaiswal

Title :Evaluation of antibiotic prescription pattern in the dispensary of a tertiary care hospital: A cross Sectional study

37)Name: Dr. Himanshu Rathod, Guide- Dr. Avinash Turankar

Title: Prescription patterns and medication adherence in psoriasis patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital: An observational, cross sectional study

38) Name: Dr. Shubham Gharote, Guide- Dr. Chetna shamkuwar

Title : Comparative Study Of Efficacy And Safety Of Granisetron Versus Ondansetron In Patients With Post-operative Nausea & Vomiting Undergoing Spinal Anaesthesia - A Prospective, Randomized pen Label And Parallel Group Clinical Study

39) Name: Dr. Sandip Ghodeswar, Guide- Dr. Chetna shamkuwar

Title : Evaluation of prescription pattern in Surgical Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study

40) Name:Dr. Natalia  Pais, Guide- Dr. Mohini Mahatme

Title : Effect of Empagliflozin as add on therapy on liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective, open label, parallel group, pilot study

41) Name:Dr. Pruthviraj, Guide- Dr. Mohini Mahatme

Title : Comparison of Efficacy, safety and quality of life of Topical Eye Drops Travoprost 0.004% Versus Bimatoprost 0.01% in Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Prospective, Open Label, Parallel Group Study

42) Name:Dr. Ankita Agrawal, Guide- Dr. Kavita Jaiswal

Title: Comparative study of Efficacy and safety of Vonoprazan versus Pantoprazole in management of GERD in a tertiary care teaching hospital in central India: an open label, prospective, randomized, parallel group study

43)Name:Dr.Neha Meshram, Guide- Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar

Title: Drug utilization study in COVID: A  retrospective observational study

44) Name:Dr. Amruta Giri, Guide- Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar

Title: A retrospective Drug utilisation study of antidepressants in psychiatry OPD of tertiary care teaching institute.

Ongoing research other than thesis

 1. Dr Supriya Khade; Guide- Dr. Mohini Mahatme

 Title - "Comparison of knowledge ,Attitude and Practice of self medication with antibiotics among first year & third year medical students: A Questionnaire based study "

2. Dr. Supriya Khade, Dr.Mohini mahatma, Dr.Nehameshram, Dr. Vikram Bobade: A Comprehensive Exploration of Clinicians' Perspectives on the Challenges and Barriers in Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare in a tertiary care hospital in Central India - A questionnaire based study

3. Dr.SivaSakthi , Dr. Kritika Dongre, Dr. Avinash Turankar

   Title: Identification of factors driving decision making in prescribing empirical antibiotics -An observational, cross-sectional pilot study.

3. Dr.Sukant Pandit, Dr.Divya Raj, Dr. Akash Shinde, Dr. Sayali Rodge, Dr.Pundlik Maske

Title:Assessment of Structured Medication Education on Drug Administration Comprehension in Geriatric Patients: A Randomized Blinded Observer  Study

4. Dr.Sukant Pandit, Dr.DivyaRaj,Dr. Himanshu Rathod, Dr.Pruthviraj Patil

Title:Understanding the Barriers: Clinician’s Experiences with Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in Diabetes Care" – A pilot, questionnaire based cross-sectional study

5. Dr.Sukant Pandit, Dr.Divya Raj, Dr.PriyankaDighe,Dr.Nataliapais

Title:Assessment of Patient Perception, and Willingness to adopt Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional survey based study

11.Dr.Avinash V Turankar, Dr. Aishwarya Sharma, Dr.Pradipta Dutta, Dr. Devapandian M,Dr.Sushma BM, Dr.MrunaliDudhe

Title: Quantum Biology: New Perspectives, Insights and Frontiers in The Field of Medicine, A Review Article. 

12.Dr. Shivani Kokode, Dr. Divya Raj–Title: Money matters: A cross-sectional study of Financial Literacy among Medical Postgraduate Residents.

13.Dr. Divya Raj, Dr.ShivaniKokode,Dr.Sukant Pandit- Title: Fragility Index analysis of Major Cardiovascular Outcome Trials: A Retrospective Analytical Study

14.Dr.Sivasakthi, Dr.Devapandian M, Dr.SheikViquar Patel, Dr. Avinash Turankar, Dr. Ambika Mamde. Title: Assessment of Prescribing Patterns and Potential Drug–Drug Interactions of Proton Pump Inhibitors in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital- A Crosssectional, observational study.

15. : Dr Suchi Bansod ,Dr Mrunali Dudhe, Dr. Turankar ,Dr Divya Raj

Title: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Artificial intelligence as a learning tool among medical students: A cross-sectional study

16. Dr Mrunalini Kalikar, Dr Suchi Bansod  ,Dr Divya Raj

Title: Assessment of quality of sleep in patients on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: A cross-sectional study.

17. Dr.Sukant Pandit, Dr.Divya Raj, Dr. Akash Shinde, Dr. Sayali Rodge, Dr.Pundlik Maske – Title: Assessment of Structured Medication Education on Drug Administration Comprehension in Geriatric Patients: A Randomized Blinded Observer Study 

18. Dr. Avinash Turankar, Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar, Dr. Ravi Gaikwad, Dr. PurvasthaDhargawe. Title: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Evidence-Based Medicine Among Second year MBBS Students: An Interventional Study

19. Dr. Avinash Turankar, Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar, Dr. Dharti Lokhande, Dr. Ravi Gaikwad, Dr. PurvasthaDhargawe. Title: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Evidence-Based Medicine Among Postgraduate Medical Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

20. Dr. Priyanka Dighe, Dr . Mrunalini Kalikar. Title: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Regarding Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Among Healthcare Professionals : A Cross-sectional Study

Workshop/CME/Conference

Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur successfully organized training workshops on ‘Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Schedule Y Update’ on 24th July 2018 and 28th July 2018. These were 13th and 14th workshops in tandem. Approximately 50 participants were present in each workshop. The essence of the workshops were the interactive sessions.

The participants were enlightened on various topics like Responsibilities of Investigator, Sponsor and Monitor, Principles of ICH-GCP and Indian GCP, Ethical issues in biomedical research, Role of Ethics Committee members in protocol review, Serious Adverse Events & Compensation, Indian regulatory guidelines and update on Schedule Y. Dr. V. M. Motghare, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Dr. G. N. Dakhale, Professor and Member Secretary of IEC, GMC, Nagpur, Dr. A. V. Turankar, Associate Professor and Dr. M. V. Kalikar, Associate Professor were available as the faculty. Dr. A. K. Niswade, Dean GMC Nagpur, was present as the chief guest for the valedictory function on 24th July 2018, who shared his experience and thoughts about the workshop and clinical research.

‘Pharmaconclave’: A Four day national training workshop on ‘Recent Trends in Pharmacology’ held. Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur organized a four day national training workshop ‘Pharmaconclave’ on ‘Recent Trends in Pharmacology’ at Department of Pharmacology, GMC, Nagpur. Forty three participants, including senior faculty and post graduate students in pharmacology from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and from all over Maharashtra attended the workshop. Dr. V. M. Motghare (Professor and Head, Department of
Pharmacology), Dr. G. N. Dakhale (Professor and Member Secretary, Institutional Ethics Committee, Department of Pharmacology, GMC,
Nagpur), Dr. Shilpa Kaore (Prof. & Head, RIIMS, Raipur), Dr. S. P. Dhaneria (DM, Prof. & Head, AIIMS, Raipur), Dr. Shilpa Deshpande (PhD, Asso. Prof, Chaturvedi College of Pharmacy, Nagpur), Dr. Nitin Gaikwad (Professor, AIIMS Raipur), Dr. A. V. Turankar (Associate Professor), Dr. M. V. Kalikar (Associate Professor), Dr. Smita Sontakke (Associate Professor), Dr. Sachin Hiware (Associate Professor, Pharmacology, IGMC, Nagpur ), were available as the faculty. Some faculty from the pharmaceutical industry, namely Dr. Dhanraj Ethiraj (Head PV, Biocon, Bengaluru), Dr. Sanjay Mandhane (Head, Animal studies, Sunpharma, Vadodara), Dr. Atul Raut (MD, PhD [USA], Associate VP, Sunpharma, Mumbai), Dr Vino Gyanchandani (Country Head, Clinical operations, GDD Experts, Nagpur) also delivered lectures on various topics.
                    The participants were enlightened on various topics like Animal research & Ethics, Alternative to animal experiments, Phases of
clinical trials, Overview of Good Clinical Practice, Ethical issues in Biomedical research, Role of EC members in protocol review, SAE and compensation guidelines in clinical trial, Protocol Designing, Literature Search, Scientific writing, Referencing, Biostatistics, Use of MS Excel in Statistics, Ethics in Scientific Publications, Clinical Pharmacology practicals in human volunteers, Clinical Pharmacokinetic exercises, Preclinical studies and regulatory requirements, Biologicals & Biosimilars, Pharmacovigilance in clinical research and Schedule Y and updated regulatory guidelines. A panel discussion on ‘Career opportunities in Pharmacology -Industry versus Academics’ was also held, which was very useful for postgraduate students as per career perspective. The workshop comprised of group activities which made the event even more interesting and productive.

Date: 20/12/2023

Workshop & Conferences conducted in Department of Pharmacology, GMC, Nagpur (Year-2023)

Workshop & Conferences conducted in Department of Pharmacology, GMC, Nagpur (Year-2024-2025)

Workshop on Good Clinical Practice & Recent Regulatory Updates conducted on

1. 12th march 24 & 13th march 24
2. 9th july 24 &10th july 24

3. 4th sept. 24

4. 19th June 2025

Biostatistics workshop- 22 April 2025

Pharmacokinetics- 11th March 2025

Pharmacovigilance week - 17th Sep to 23rd Sep 2025

Pharmacovigilance Week 2025

The Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Department of Pharmacology, ADR Monitoring Centre, under the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India, organised a special event to celebrate "National Pharmacovigilance Week 2025." The event theme was "Your safety just a click away: Report to PvPI" The programme was scheduled from 17th to 23rd September 2025.

On 19th September, a skit presentation on “Importance of ADR reporting ” was organised in the Outpatient department (OPD) by the junior residents of Pharmacology to promote awareness among patients and attendees. On 20th, CME was conducted on "Pharmacovigilance: Real-world experience—an industry perspective," by Dr Rushikesh Deshpande, Senior Safety Signal Lead, Novartis, Hyderabad and Dr Sukant Pandit, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology GMC, Nagpur which was followed by a podcast. The event brought together academic and industry experts who shared their experiences and insights on pharmacovigilance and drug safety in India which was very insightful and informative.

A detailed session on 22nd and 23rd on the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India, followed by focused talk on Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions and interactive exercise on filling of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) forms was taken for CCMP and Nursing students.

Under the guidance and supervision of our Patron and Dean, GMC Nagpur Dr Raj Gajbhiye, Organizing Chairperson, Professor & Head, Pharmacology, Coordinator AMC, GMC Nagpur Dr Avinash Turankar, Organizing Secretary & Deputy, Coordinator, AMC, GMC Nagpur, Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar and all our esteemed faculty and participation of the residents of the department of Pharmacology contributed towards the success of this event.

Workshops :-

Awards & Achievements

Awards:-

a) 2022

Dr. Mrunalini V. Kalikar, Associate professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has recieved " Hall of FAME award  for contribution to ethics council by  Annual conference of Indian Society of Clinical Research for the year 21-22.

b) 2023

Dr. Mrunalini V. Kalikar, Associate professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has recieved " Hall of FAME award  for contribution to ethics council by  Annual conference of Indian Society of Clinical Research for the year 22-23.

c) 2024

1. Oral Paper Presentation- Dr. Laxmikant Phutane  (SR) - Guide: Dr. Avinash Turankar
Title: "A study of oral Terbinafine (pulse therapy) in combination with topical amorolfine versus oral itraconazole (pulse therapy) in combination with topical amorolfine for the treatment of onychomycosis – Randomized, open label , parallel group study" 

Received Second position:
INPCON GOACON 2024, Goa medical college, Bambolim

2. Pharmaconclave – 1 quiz competition. Dr. Laxmikant Phutane (SR). Secured first runner up position and received certificate of participation in quiz  competition on topics covered in workshop on “ Current trends in pharmacology” organised by Dept of pharmacology, AIIMS Nagpur on 1st to 4th march 2023. 

3.  Oral Paper Presentation- Dr. Saksham Gulati (JR-1) - Guide: Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar
Title: "Impact of Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding Pharmacovigilance: A Comparative Study of Homeopathic and Nursing Students in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital" 
Received Third position; Category: Observational Studies
NAPTICON 2024, AIIMS Nagpur

 4. Dr. Kritika Milind Dongre (JR-3), Poster Presentation
Title: "Identification of factors driving decision making in prescribing empirical antibiotics - An observational, cross-sectional pilot study," 
Received Second position; Category: Observational Studies
NAPTICON 2024, AIIMS Nagpur

6.Dr. Sukant Pandit (Assistant Professor) -  Study Titled Identification of factors driving decision making in prescribing empirical antibiotics – An observational, cross-sectional, pilot study received 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation at NAPTICON 2024 at AIIMS Nagpur on 22nd – 23rd November 2024

d) 2025

1. Dr. Avinash V. Turankar, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has won the 'Best Poster Award' for the educational research protocol titled "Utilizing SWOC Analysis as a thinking tool for enhancing understanding of Pharmacology in 2nd year MBBS students as part preparation for the NExt Examination" as a part of 15th NMC advance course in Medical Education (ACME) (2024 B Batch) Organized by NMC Nodal Centre for National Faculty Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha.  

2. Dr. Mrunalini V. Kalikar, Associate professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has recieved " Hall of FAME award  for contribution to ethics council by  Annual conference of Indian Society of Clinical Research for the year 23-24.

3. Dr. Rahul Gholse, Assistant Professor has received " Dr. M.B.Gharpure Gold Medal"  forstanding  first in M.D. Pharmacology by MUHS, Nashik on 24th Feb 2025.

Appreciable works done by students/faculties/staff

16. Novus Medicamentosa is a concise, evidence-based weekly update dedicated to presenting the most clinically relevant and recently FDA-approved drugs. In an era of rapid pharmacological innovation, it is imperative that clinicians, academicians, and healthcare professionals remain abreast of emerging therapeutic options—not only recognizing new drug names but also understanding their mechanisms, indications, safety profiles, and comparative advantages. Dept of pharmacology meticulously compiled 100 such novel medicines, we are proud to announce the forthcoming release of Novus Medicamentosa as a comprehensive printed compendium and via an accessible online platform. This publication aims to provide timely, practical, and actionable insights to support informed decision-making and optimize patient care in today's evolving medical landscape.

Launching of Journal – “Journal of GMC Nagpur, a platinum jubilee initiative” has been launched on 25/8/2025. Dr. Avinash Turankar is executive editor and Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar is executive member of GMC Nagpur journal.

Awards & Achievements 2013 – 2016

• There are total 68 research publications in various national and International indexed journals from department in last 3 years.
• In last 3 years, 5 workshops on ‘GCP & ethics in biomedical research ‘had been conducted by Institutional Ethics Committee, Dept of Pharmacology.
• Department had conducted two workshop on ‘Basic Biostatistics in medical research’ in last 3 years.
• Department had completed two projects sponsored by ICMR entitled ‘ Effect of power posing on basic cardiovascular parameters in healthy volunteers: a short term pilot study’ which was presented at MEDICON 2016 10th International undergraduate medical student research conference of informer hosted by Era’s Lucknow medical college and hospital Lucknow on 15th july 2016 under the guidance of Dr A V Turankar and ‘Medication prescribing pattern in paediatric diarrhoea with focus on zinc supplements’ under the guidance of Dr Sontakke.
• Department has established Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) unit with establishment of LCMS/MS instrument.

Achievements in 2018

PHARMAQUEST

Department of Pharmacology, GMC, Nagpur, had organized the regional level pharmacology quiz, PHARMAQUEST 2018, on 04-09-2018. GMC, Nagpur emerged as the winner, whereas GMC Gondia were the runner-up. Dr. V. M. Motghare, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology was the Organizing Chairman and Dr. G.N. Dakhale, Professor, Department of Pharmacology was the Organizing Secretary for the quiz. Five medical colleges from Vidarbha region participated in the quiz. Dr. D. Gosavi and Dr. S. Mahakalkar were available as the judges for the contest. Dr. A. V. Turankar and Dr. Chaitali Chindhalore acted as quiz masters. Dr. A. Niswade, Dean, GMC, Nagpur, was present as the chief guest and handed over the trophies to the winner and runner up team. This quiz was the result of endless efforts of Dr. Paranjape, Dr. Balani, Dr. Sontakke, Dr. Kalikar, Dr. Chakravorty and other faculty. Postgraduate students and the nonteaching staff of Department of Pharmacology, GMC, Nagpur played a vital role in the success of this quiz.

Achievements in 2021

Dr. Mrunalini V. Kalikar, Associate professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has recieved " Hall of FAME award " in Annual conference of Indian Society of Clinical Research on 4-5 th March 2021.

Achievements in 2023

Dr. Mrunalini V. Kalikar, Associate professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has recieved " Hall of FAME award  for contribution to ethics council by  Annual conference of Indian Society of Clinical Research for the year 22-23..

Achievement in 2024.
1. Oral Paper Presentation- Dr. Saksham Gulati (JR-1) - Guide: Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar
Title: "Impact of Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding Pharmacovigilance: A Comparative Study of Homeopathic and Nursing Students in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital" 
Received Third position; Category: Observational Studies
NAPTICON 2024, AIIMS Nagpur

 2. ICMR Thesis Financial Support of MD/MS/DM/MCh/I)NB/DNB/MDS thesis 2024 under HRD Scheme of Department of Health Research during the financial year 2024-25-reg. Total Grant of ?1,00,000/-.
Thesis Title: "Comparative study of efficacy and tolerability of topical therapy with 2% naftifine  cream versus 1% luliconazole cream in patients of tinea corporis: A randomized, parallel group, open-label study" -
Dr. Saksham Gulati (JR-1) - Guide: Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar

3. Dr. Kritika Milind Dongre
 Poster Presentation
Title: "Identification of factors driving decision making in prescribing empirical antibiotics - An observational, cross-sectional pilot study," 
Received Second position; Category: Observational Studies
NAPTICON 2024, AIIMS Nagpur

Achievements in 2025

1. Dr. Mrunalini V. Kalikar, Associate professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has recieved " Hall of FAME award  for contribution to ethics council by  Annual conference of Indian Society of Clinical Research for the year 23-24.

2. Dr. Avinash V. Turankar, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College, Nagpur has won the 'Best Poster Award' for the educational research protocol titled "Utilizing SWOC Analysis as a thinking tool for enhancing understanding of Pharmacology in 2nd year MBBS students as part preparation for the NExt Examination" as a part of 15th NMC advance course in Medical Education (ACME) (2024 B Batch) Organized by NMC Nodal Centre for National Faculty Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha.  

3. Dr. Rahul Gholse, Assistant Professor has received " Dr. M.B.Gharpure Gold Medal"  for standing  first in M.D. Pharmacology by MUHS, Nashik on 24th Feb 2025.

Exams & Results

The department has instituted innovation in teaching like introduction of computer added teaching methods, p drug concept and case based discussion etc. along with age old experimental pharmacology. Various research activities are also going on in the department.

Other notices/ Announcements

The department has instituted innovation in teaching like introduction of computer added teaching methods, p drug concept and case based discussion etc. along with age old experimental pharmacology. Various research activities are also going on in the department.

 Pharmacovigilance                                                                                                         

The Department of Pharmacology, GMC Nagpur has been recognized as an Regional adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring centre in March- 2013 under Indian pharmacopoeia commission (IPC), National Coordination Centre (NCC) - Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), Ghaziabad Under this Programme, all suspected ADRs (Known & Unknown) are to be reported to the national centre. The National Co-ordinating centre, Pharmacovigilance Programme of India has appointed Mr. Piyush Nama as a Pharmacovigilance Associate for Adverse drug reaction Monitoring, on an average this centre routinely reports 40 to 50 ADR per month.

Name of Responsible Person:

 1) Coordinator – Dr. Avinash Turankar,  Professor Dept. of Pharmacology.

2) Deputy Coordinator – Dr. Mrunalini Kalikar, Associate Professor Dept. of Pharmacology.

3) Pharmacovigilance Associate – Mr. Piyush Nama, Dept. of Pharmacology, Mobile No.  9993768283, 8329652980, Email id- piyushnama@gmail.com                                                                                                  

ADR reporting form:

Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) & patients are encouraged to report adverse events due to Pharmaceutical Product (if any) by using this form. The ADR reporting forms are available for drugs, vaccines and medical devices. Medicine side effect reporting forms for patients are available in Hindi & Marathi.

A) Pharmacovigilance Committee: Constitution, Date- 22/10/2024

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