Medicinal Chemistry-I Question Bank
Medicinal Chemistry-I Question Bank
Medicinal Chemistry-I Question Bank
UNIT 1
SHORT Questions
UNIT II
Long Questions
1. Define and classify adrenergic agents? Discuss adrenergic blocking agents in detail And
give the synthesis of propranolol.
2. Classify adrenergic antagonists with suitable example in each class along with Structure.
Write the synthesis of Tolazoline.
3. Give the biosynthesis and metabolism of nor-adrenaline. Write the synthesis of
Salbutamol and phenylephrine.
4. Give the SAR of B-adrenergic blocking agents. Outline the synthesis of propranolol.
5. Write the class, structure ,mechanism and uses of a) Methyldopa b) Ephedrine c)Phenoxy
benzamine and d) Metaprolol
6. Define, classify and write the SAR of adrenergic agents and give the synthesis of
Phenylephrine.
Short Questions
1. Write the structure, mechanism ofaction of Oxymetazoline and Clonidine with Uses.
2. Write a note on alpha adrenergic antagonists and structure and use of any one.
3. Discuss on different beta receptor antagonists and write the limitations of non- selective
beta blockers.
4. Explain the mechanism of action and uses of a)Esmolol b) Xylometazoline c)Prazosin
d)Pseudoephedrine.
5. Explain the mechanism of action and uses a)terbutaline b)Ephedrine c)Methysergine
d) Atenolol.
6. What are indirect acting sympathomimetic agents? Write the structure and uses of any
one drug.
Very Short Questions
UNIT III
Short Questions
1. Explain the biosynthesis of acetyl choline and its function via various receptors
2. Explain the catabolism of acetyl choline. Write the structure and uses of pilocarpine.
3. Discuss the role of reversible and irreversible cholinaetarase inhibitors as medicinal
Agents.
4. What are solanatious alkaloids? Write the synthesis and specific use of Ipratropium
bromide,
5. Classify cholinergic receptors. Write a note on their distribution and function.
6. Write the synthesis of dicyclomine hydrochloride. Discuss its mechanism of action, uses
and possible side effects.
7. Write the synthesis of procyclidine hydrochloride. Discuss its mechanism of action, Uses
and possible side effects.
8. Discuss SAR of parasympathomimetic agents.
9. Discuss SAR of cholinolytic agents.
10. Write the structure, uses and mechanism of action of pralidoxime chloride.
11. Explain the role of cholinesterase enzyme. Write the Synthesis, mechanism of action And
uses of neostigmine.
12. What are How are they useful. Explain the synthesis of Carbachol.
13. Discuss the role of acetylcholine estarase in the body. Classify acetyl choline Inhibitors
with two examples each along with its specific uses.
14. Write the structure of atropine. Discuss its mechanism of action, uses and side effects.
15. Write the structure, uses and mechanism of a) scopolamine Hydrobromide b)
Propantheline bromide
Very Short Questions
UNIT IV
Long Questions
1. Define sedatives and hypnotics. Explain the SAR of barbiturates. Write the synthesis of
barbital..
2. Write the SAR of benzodiazepines. Outline the synthesis of diazepam.
3. Explain the SAR of phenothiazines. Outline the synthesis and uses of chlorpromazine
Hydrochloride.
4. What are anticonvulsants? Classify chemically with an example each. Enumerate the
Structure, chemical name; synthesis and specific use any one.
5. Define and classify convulsions. Outline the synthesis of phenytoin and Carbamazepine.
6. Differentiate between the term anxiolytics, sedative, hypnotic and tranquiliser. Outline
the synthesis of diazepam.
7. Define antipsychotic drugs. Write the structure of any four drugs to treat the same
Belonging to different classes. Outline the synthesis of chlorpromazine hydrochloride.
Short Questions
UNIT V
Long Questions
1. What is anaesthesia? Classify general anaesthetics. Give its mechanism of action. Outline
the synthesis of Halothane and ketamine hydrochloride.
2. Explain the SAR Morphine with respect to peripheral modification. Write the Synthesis
of Fentanyl citrate.
3. Classify NSAIDS with example in each class. Write the synthesis of Ibuprofen.
4. What are narcotic analgesics? Give their mechanism of action with limitations. Write the
synthesis of methadone hydrochloride
5. Differentiate between narcotics and NSAIDS. Outline the synthesis of methadone
Hydrochloride and mefenemic acid.
6. Define anti-inflammatory drugs. Write the structure and uses of any four such drugs.
Write the synthesis of Ibuprofen.
Short Questions
N: B: Long Questions-10Marks
Short Questions- 05 Marks
Very Short Questions-02 Marks