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CPH-2301 |
2 |
Introductory Pharmacology |
2A/3A |
Learning Objectives
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To provide a sound understanding
of the principles underlying the therapeutic action of drugs
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To give students a general
introduction to pharmacokinetics i.e. the determinants of the
time course of the drug in the body, applying pharmacokinetic
principles in order to provide rational drug therapy.
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To understand the mechanism,
modes of actions and pharmacology of NSAIDS, drugs of abuse
and drugs acting on CNS
Content
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Drug formulations
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Molecular pharmacology and drug
development
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Drug-drug interactions and
adverse drug reactions
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Drugs in special populations
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Introduction and definitions of
pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetic terms - half-life, volume
of distribution, protein binding, clearance
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LADME system: drug absorption
mechanisms, distribution, metabolism, elimination
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NSAIDS: mode of action;
indications, COX1 and COX2 inhibitors; ADRs
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Drugs acting on CNS; Analgesics
and Drugs of Abuse
Type
Lectures, seminars, assignments
and credit test
Assessment
In the continuous and final mode:
i.e. continuous assessments and final credit test at the end of
study unit.
Result
Percentage mark and grade
Lecturers
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