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Dr. Bhuvaneswari K

Dr. Bhuvaneswari K Head of the Department of Pharmacology

Designation HoD & HOD & Professor
Experience 31 years
Qualification MBBS. MD. (Pharmacology). PGDBE .ACME
Email bhuvaneswarik@psgimsr.ac.in

Professional Information

Academic Excellence
  • MBBS- 1986 Coimbatore Medical College, Madras University
  • MD (Pharmacology)- 1994- Madurai Medical College, The TamilNadu Dr MGR Medical University -Chennai.
  • Completed the course for PG Diploma in Biomedical research and Ethics –2016 Bharathiar University, COIMBATORE
  • Completed the course for Fellowship in Medical Education 2015 A batch at MCI Nodal centre -CMC Vellore
  • Deputy coordinator and program In Charge – PSG  ADR Monitoring Centre
  • PSG IMSR AMC Coordinator and centre Head.
Field of Expertise
  • UG and Post graduate teacher
  • Pre clinical and Clinical research, Small Group and PBL way of teaching in Pharmacology
  • Biomedical  research and Ethics.
  • Clinical Pharmacologist: PSG IMSR IHEC
  • Faculty- PSG Bioethics and Research
  • Core Educator-PSG IMSR Medical Education Technology
  • Ph D Guide ( TN Dr MGR Medical University) – Medical and Clinical Pharmacology
Awards and Achievements
  • Honored by Lions club International District 324 on Teachers day with Teachers day Award September 5th 2023
  • Recognized with II place for E Poster presentation tiled “Drug Utilization in Resistant Hypertension” during NAPTICON 2022 – National Conference of Pharmacology & Therapeutics held at Father Muller medical college on October 28&29th 2022
  • Academic Excellence Award on Medical education TamilNadu State Indian Medical Association wing on September 5th 2022 teachers day celebrations
  • Academic Excellence Award- from Indian Medical Association – TamilNadu State & Coimbatore branch on march 7th 2021 on women’s doctors day celebration
  • ICMR financial assistance approved for MD dissertation thesis entitled *A clinical study on status of inflammation and heavy metals in drug induced liver injury (DILI) in South Indian population-2018
  • 2017 Research Award from the PSG Management: (contributor /reviewer to pubmed indexed international Journals):
  • Best Women Award of PSG IMSR on the day of International Women’s Day 2018 from the PSG Management
  • Shastri Memorial Award in SRIPS September 7& 8th 2002 held at Kasturiba Medical College Mangalore Karnataka India for the title Characteristics of Cow dung Powder Poisoning and the Antidote Potentials of Herbal Juices in laboratory Animals – awarded as Best presentation under indigenous drugs
  • Mr. A.K Prashanth, Dr K Bhuvaneswari received the Best paper presentation award titled “ Flupertine maleate in neuropathic pain model a preclinical study” during the International undergraduate medical students conference Calcutta-March 2015 under the guidance of Dr K Bhuvaneswari , HOD Pharmacology
  • Dr. P. Karthika, PG student, Dr K Bhuvaneswari presented a poster titled on “A study to observe the Momordica Charantia nano dry powder oral formulations for its effectiveness in controlling histamine induced bronchospasm in animal model” WON the FIRST PLACE during GERICON 2018 on 24th September 2018 conducted by Madurai Medical College, Madurai.
  • Reviewed research paper for American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Journal
Research and Publications

Recent work:

  • Preliminary study on antiasthmatic effect of Momordica charantia in guinea pigs and its comparison with Montelukast. K. Bhuvaneswari, Swarna R M, Dr E Amudhan Arvind
  • Influence of various extract procedure on the availability of Momordica Charantia bioactive components and flavonoides  Amudhan Arvind, Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari
  • Evaluation of analgesic property of Zonisamide on neuropathic pain using a Pacitaxel induced neuropathic pain model in rats, S Abilash Dr K Bhuvaneswari
  • Flupertine maleate and Gabapentin in Pacitaxel induced neuropathic pain model in rats A K Prasanth,   Dr K Bhuvaneswari
  • A retrospective study on vitamin D deficiency related to chronic drug intake in a tertiary care Hospital. Dr. K Bhuvaneswari, Vignesh Shantham VN
  • K. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. D Jeyalakshmi Study to assess the presence of catalase and peroxidase in Dolichos Biflorus Linn;
  • K. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. Muthamizh Veena A study to identify the bioactive components of Dolichos biflorus cold extract by phytochemical analysis;

Educational research:

  • Sim Man 3G – High Fidelity simulation: a method to facilitate Pharmacology learning by II MBBS students. Dr K Bhuvaneswari, Dr Deena Sangeetha
  • DO current teaching methods in the department of Pharmacology help MBBS students apply pharmacological concepts in Clinical Therapeutics?  Dr K Bhuvaneswari, Dr Deena Sangeetha

    Academic Clinical Trial

    S. No Name Year Title CTRI No with date
    1 Dr. M S Yamuna Devi

    Dr K BHUVANESWARI

    2015 – 2018 A Study on the influence of plasma concentrations of Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide and Paclitaxel on clinical outcome of patients with breast cancer in a tertiary care hospital CTRI/2017/06/008766

    06/06/2017

    2 Dr. E P M Saara Banu

    Dr K BHUVANESWARI

    2017 – 2020 A Clinical study on the status of inflammation and heavy metals in drug induced liver injury in South Indian population CTRI/2018/03/012901

    27/03/2018

    3 Dr. R Subhashini

    Dr K BHUVANESWARI

    2017 – 2020 A Study to evaluate the association of biomarkers with pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and plasma concentration of the inotrope dobutamine in patients undergoing on-pump CABG surgery in a super-speciality Hospital at Coimbatore: A Prospective observational study CTRI/2018/05/013554

    01/05/2018

    4 Dr. M. Shameemunisha

    Dr K BHUVANESWARI

    2018 – 2021 A Clinical study to compare the antihypertensive benefits of clinidipine & Azlisartan in T2DM

     

    CTRI/2019/05/019168

    11/05/2019

    5 Dr. J. Asvini

    Dr K BHUVANESWARI

    2019 – 2022 A prospective clinical study to explore the oral Fluconazole resistance in Tinea Corporis

     

    CTRI/2020/05/025442

    16/05/2020

    6 Dr. M. Shri Vidhya

    Dr K BHUVANESWARI

    2019 – 2022 An open label, prospective clinical comparative study to assess the anti-inflammatory benefit of Momordica charantia tablet in metabolic syndrome. CTRI/2020/05/025569

    02/06/2020

Pharmacovigilance research:

  • Pharmacovigilance awareness amongst the Medical specialties & General practitioners in Coimbatore city- A KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Practice) Survey study.  Dr K Bhuvaneswari, , Dr Deena Sangeetha,  Ms.Lakshmi Ramabathran
  • Steroid induced anaphylaxis – rare case report of ADR .Dr A. Umamaheswari study Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. Deena Sangeetha, Dr S Ramalingam,
  • Phenytoin induced convulsion – rare case study:   Dr keerthana brattiya , Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari  , Dr. Deena Sangeetha, Dr S Ramalingam
  • Bioethics: Doctor Patient Relationship – an ethical perspective

Rational Use of Medicine:

  • Medication practices of school teachers in & around Coimbatore IHEC,  Dr.K. Bhuvaneswari. R.Muthamizhveena
  • Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude towards Rational use of Medicines by community Pharmacist in and around Coimbatore city Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. D. Jeyalakshmi

PG Guide- Therapeutic Audit:

  • Safety of sodium valporate in pediatric patients; Dr Senthur selvi , Dr K Bhuvaneswari
  • Audit on screening and therapy in Gestational diabetes mellitus; Dr Umamaheswari Dr K Bhuvaneswari
  • Audit on blood pressure Goal of patients attending cardiology OPD; Dr Keerthana Bratiya , Dr K Bhuvaneswari
  • Audit on Pre Infusion Requisites of Adriamycin, S. Breetha, Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari
  • Audit on Pre infusion requisites of Paclitaxel, E. Amudhan Arvind, Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari
  • Muthamizh Veena Dr S Bhuvaneswari Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari Audit on metered dose inhaler technique as an objective structured practical examination
  • D. Jeyalakshmi, Dr Shanmugapriya Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari An audit on the teaching practice of CIMS – OSPE in the department of pharmacology at a medical college in Coimbatore
  • An Audit on the Maintenance practices of Laboratory Animals in the Central Animal Facility at PSG IMSR, Bindu,  Dr K. Bhuvaneswari,  Dr. N. Ramanujam
  • Audit on adherence to official guidelines in prescription writing S. Yamuna devi ,  Dr K. Bhuvaneswari
  • Audit on the completeness of information in ADR reporting forms P Karthika ,Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. S Shanmuga Priya
  • Audit on the status of research proposals done in department of Pharmacology PSGIMSR. Dr. P Mary Mala K. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. N. Ramanujam
  • A study to understand the influence of Problem Based Learning (PBL) method in the II MBBS learning outcome. Dr. E P M Saara Banu, K. Bhuvaneswari
  • An Audit to assess the prescription writing skills of Second MBBS students, Dr. R. Subhashini, K. Bhuvaneswari
  • A study to explore the role of primary antimicrobial therapy in burns wound, Dr. M Shameemunisha, K. Bhuvaneswari
  • An internal audit towards compliance of the presenting researcher at the requirements and recommendations of the IAEC meetings, Dr. K. Archana, K. Bhuvaneswari
  • An audit to observe the completeness of medical records in the Department of Emergency Medicine, J Asvini, Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari
  • Audit on the complete filling of the Medication reconciliation form attached in the Inpatient Medical case records at the time of admission, M Shri vidhya, Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari,
  • An Audit on the completeness of information in AMA form in Inpatient care-PSG Hospitals, M Jegatheeswari, Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari

Publication:

  • 1.Drug utilization in Resistant Hypertension- JIMA K Bhuvaneswari,  Vol 121, No 12, December 2023 SCOPUS
  • 2.Impact of a sensitization program on prescription order writing skills   of second year MBBS students: a prospective study- International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology Subhashini R, Bhuvaneswari K, Umamaheswari A June 2020; Vol 9(6):906-911) Index Medicus for South East Asia Region (WHO) and Index
  • 3.Effect of Emblica Officinalis Fruit Dry Power on Behavior Changes and Antioxidant Levels: An in Vitro and in Vivo Study- Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and clinical Research Umamaheswari A,   Vol 12, Issue 7, 2019  Index Medicus for WHO South-East Asia
  • 4.A Cross Sectional Study on the Status of Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) in Indian Population. – Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal Senthurselvi R, Bhuvaneswari K Dec 2019; Vol 12(4) 1975-1983 SCOPUS
  • 5.      A study to identify the effect of Momordica charantia on smooth muscle activity in isolated guinea-pig ileum – Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology S. Shanmuga Priya, K. Bhuvaneswari, R Muthamizh Veena 2019; 63(4): 317-323 SCOPUS, INDEX COPERNICUS
  • 6.      Effects of Momordica Charantia (Bitter gourd) on Oxidative Stress and Pro-inflammatory marker in Metabolic Syndrome Using a High-fructose Diet Induced Rat Model – Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Breetha Subramani, Bhuvaneswari Krishnamurthy, March 2019. Vol. 12(1), p. 305-324 Scopus:
  • 7.      To compare the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. – Biomedical in pharmacology Journal  A. Umamaheswari, K. Bhuvaneswari,  Sep 2018 Vol 11(3) SCOPUS:
  • 8.      Comparison of the Effects of Zonisamide and Flupirtine on Paclitaxel induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Rats. – Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research Bhuvaneswari K, Prashanth Ashok Kumar,  2018, 12(1): FC05-FC08 0.65(PUBMED);
  • 9.      SimMan 3G – High Fidelity Simulation: A Method of Facilitate Pharmacology Learning by MBBS Students.  – International Journal of Medical Science and Education. Bhuvaneswari K, Deena Sangeetha C, 2017; 4(4): 293-302 Index Copernicus (ICV) – 52.43 (2016)
  • 10.  Medication Practices of School Teachers in Coimbatore – Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal Bhuvaneswari K, R. Muthamizh Veena, 2017 10(3), 1167-1174 SJR – 0.13
  • 11.  Knowledge, awareness and attitude towards rational use of medicines by community pharmacists in and around Coimbatore, India. – International Journal  of  Basis & Clinical Pharmacology Bhuvaneswari K, Jeyalakshmi D, Umamaheswari A, 2017; 6(10): 2279-0780 ICV 2016: 90.02
  • 12.  A study on the effects of agomelatine on food intake and body weight in restraint stress model in adult swiss albino mice. – Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Shanmugapriya S, Nivedhithaa S, Bhuvaneswari K, 2017; 10(9): 0974-2441 0.40 (SCImago, SJR 2016),
  • 13.  Psychopharmacological characterization of effects of Ferula asafoetida linn. formulation in mouse on a Y-maze, EPM, and open field apparatus. – International Journal  of  Basis & Clinical Pharmacology Ramanujam Narayanan, Bindu Gilbert, Santoshini Ravichandran, K. Bhuvaneswari 2017; 6(9): 2279-0780 ICV 2016: 90.02
  • 14.  Anti asthmatic effect of Momordica Charantia and its comparison with montelukast an in vitro and in vivo model. – International Journal  of  Basis & Clinical Pharmacology Bhuvaneswari K, Swarna R. M. P. L,  Amudhan Aravind. 2017; 6(7):1810-15. ICV 2016: 90.02
  • 15.  Audit to evaluate the completeness of adverse drug reporting in an ADR Monitoring Centre in Tamilnadu, – Indian Journal of Medical Specialities  S. Shanmuga Priya, K. Bhuvaneswari, P. Karthika, 2017 ESCI of Web of Science
  • 16.  A Study on the Effect of Low Molecular Weight on Potassium Homeostasis in Patients Administered Heparin for Thromboprophylaxis in a Tertiary Care Hospital, – International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences S. Shanmuga Priya, K. Bhuvaneswari, K. Rashmi Vol 9, Issue June 2017 0.51 (SCIMAGO);
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  • 17.  A Study Comparing The Anorectic Activity Of Hot And Cold Aqueous Extracts Of Dolichos Biflorus Linn. Seeds in Freely Feeding Rats. – International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences S.Shanmugapriya, R.Senthurselvi, K.Bhuvaneswari, 2016; 8(7): 336-339 SCOPUS
  • 18.  A Novel Model of Psychogenic Hypertension: Effect of a yet another pleotropic Beta Blockers or just mimicry? – Ejpmr K. Bhuvaneswari, C K. Harshith Priyan, Dr. Ramanujam Narayanan 2015, 2(6), 238-246 ICV – 79.57;
  • 19.  A short clinical study to explore the       reasons for failure of drug treatment in chronic asthmatics with reference to drug delivery systems, – Eur J Biomed Pharmaceut Sci, K Bhuvaneswari, Suresh Ragavilasini, S Breetha vol 2, issue 4, 576-591, ISSN 2349-8870, 2015 ISSN 2349-8870
  • 20.  Comparison of topical antiseptics (povidone iodine versus iodine metronidazole combination) in the treatment of cellulitis due to ulcer – International Journal of Pharmacotherapy K Bhuvaneswari, Maya Mukunthan September – December 2014 eISSN – 2249-7765
  • 21.  Anti-inflammatory effect of Curcuma longa extract – An in-vitro and in vivo study- International Journal of Pharma Research K. Bhuvaneswari, S. Prathab Balaji, G. Priyadarshini, S. Anukarthiga, M. Ramanathan, July – December 2013, vol. 4, issue 2, ISSN – 0975-3532 Scopus
  • 22.  Study on the Effects of Scyllo-Inositol on Learning and Memory in Senile Mice – International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives S.Shanmuga Priya, K.Bhuvaneswari , Pooja Patwari 2013; 4(5): 868 – 872 Non indexed
  • 23.  A Prospective and Retrospective Study on the Clinical Effectiveness and Adverse Reaction Related to the use of Ivabradine in Ischemic Heart Diseases (IHD), – International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Science  J. Vidhiyasagaran, J.S. Bhuvaneswaran, K Bhuvaneswari,   Archive 1 (2) 2013, 36-39, October 2013. Non indexed
  • 24.  A Comparative Pre Clinical Trial on the Impact of Nebivolol and ACE Inhibitor Treatment on the Renal Bio Chemical Parameters in the Fructose Induced Diabetic Hypertensive Rat.- International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Science  J. Vidhiyasagaran, K Bhuvaneswari, Aruna, Archive 1 (3) 2013 01-05, November 2013. Non indexed
  • 25.  A Comparative Study of the Hypoglycaemic Potentiation of Metformin, by Different Preparations of Momordica charantia (Bitter Gourd), in Hyperglycaemic Lab Rats. – International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives Bhuvaneshwari S, Rohanti Ravikulan, Bhuvaneswari K 2013; 4(5): 913 – 917 Non indexed
  • 26.  Comparative Study on the Analgesic Effect of Fresh Moringa Oleifera Juice with Ibuprofen in Albino Mice. – International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives Bhuvaneshwari S, Amirtha B, Bhuvaneswari K   2013; 4(5): 934 – 936 Non indexed
  • 27.  Usage of Antimicrobials in Chikungunya at a Tertiary Care Hospital. – International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives Bhuvaneshwari S, Manjari K, Bhuvaneswari K 2013; 4(5): 965 – 967 Non indexed
  • 28.  Usage of different insulin preparations. – Global R J Pharm Sci. Bhuvaneshwari S, Ramarajan S, Bhuvaneswari K. 2013 2(4): 3-5  Non indexed
  • 29.  Rimonabant improves spatial-novelty object recognition memory and valsartan is pro-amnesic in a dual-maze dual-scopolamine mouse model – GSTF digital library (In Proceedings of CBP 2012, Singapore), Ramanujam Narayanan, Kishan PV, Kavitha CM, Seethalakshmi S, Parvathavarthini S,  Bhuvaneswari K. Feb 2012. ISSN (e-periodical) 2251-1881; ISSN (Print) 2251-1865, doi: 10.5176/2251-1865_CBP20 Indexed by EBSCO, Proquest & CrossRef
  • 30.  Acute Carbamazepine Toxicity: A case of rare drug interaction- Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice Loganathan N, Sujith Kumar S, Bhuvaneswari K, Thiagarajan Varun Karuppiah. April-March 2012. Google Scholar, Science Central, Indian Science Abstracts
  • 31.  Inhibitory effect of lawsonia Innermis dry powder on  urinary  Pathogen – Indian journal pharmacology K. Bhuvaneswari, S. Gnanapoongothai , Allice Kuruvilla, B. Appala Raj. 37469 Pubmed
  • 32.  Use of computer assisted learning as an adjuvant to  practical pharmacology teaching – advantages and   limitations- Indian journal pharmacology Alice Kuruvilla, S.Ramalingam, Geeta V Shastri,  K. Bhuvaneswari, G Amudha , A Chandra Bose.   2001 Pubmed
Membership and Certifications
  • Member , Regional meeting on role of education in Rational Use of Medicine – WHO meet – Bangkok Thailand December 12th 14th – 2007
  • The TN Dr MGR Medical University – Ph D guide for medical Pharmacology
  • Manipal Academy Ph D(Medical Pharmacology) Examiner
  • Life member National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Spot lighted as Popular Pharmacologist by National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, India
  • NCC- Indian Pharmacopeia Commission Government of India – Pharmacovigilance program – Speaker and Resource person- 2021,22

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