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534-305 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Substances (Lectures)

Credit points: 10.0

Coordinator: Dr R J Summers

Prerequisite: Pharmacology 534-301. Pharmacology 534-302 is highly recommended

Contact: 26 lectures (two a week), six 1-hour tutorials

Timetable: Second semester

Objectives:

By the end of the teaching program in Pharmacology of Therapeutic Substances (lectures) the student should:

Comprehend:

• the principles of drug action on peripheral systems such as the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, gastro-intestinal tract and the eye, on renal function and electrolyte balance;
• the mechanisms of action of drugs on the central nervous system, how drugs can be used to treat disorders of motor function, the mechanisms of action of sedatives and hypnotics, analgesics, psychotropic drugs and the mechanisms of action of drugs in the treatment of senile dementia.

Understand:

• the mechanisms of drug action involved in drug abuse and drug dependence.

Have developed:

• an appreciation of the pharmacological literature and be able to prepare an essay on a specific topic using journal format.

Content:

Drug action in systemic diseases; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; gastrointestinal system; the eye; renal function and electrolyte balance; anti-inflammatory drugs; drug action in the central nervous system; disorders of motor function; sedatives and hypnotics; analgesics; psychotropic drugs; senile dementias; drug abuse and drug dependence.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; a 2000 word essay; an oral examination.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 223)

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