Course Description
The basic science and clinical issues associated with the use of pharmacological agents with a special emphasis on the pathogenesis and pharmacological management of cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal disorders.
Athena Title
ADV THER I
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Discuss the basic mechanisms associated with drug action 2.Identify the determinates of drug absorption, metabolism, distribution and elimination 3.Describe the stages of drug development 4.Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of major cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disorders 5.Describe the current research approaches to the therapy of cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disorders 6. Identify the potential avenues of drug development including use and generation of animal and in vitro models
Topical Outline
I. General Pharmacological Principles II. Autonomic Pharmacology III. Cardiovascular Therapeutics a. Hypertension b. Congestive heart failure c. Coronary artery disease d. Arrhythmias IV. Respiratory Therapeutics V. Renal Therapeutics