Course Description
Principles of pharmacology, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism. Actions of agents on the autonomic nervous system and significant nonprescription drugs.
Athena Title
Principles of Pharmacology I
Prerequisite
Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Define the principles of pharmacology consisting of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism. 2. Explain the drug absorption, drug distribution, drug disposition, and drugs binding to their receptor. 3. Explain the autonomic nervous system. 4. Explain the drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system to include antihypertensive drugs. 5. For select non-prescription drugs, students will achieve the following objectives: a. Identify the indications b. Describe the mechanism of action c. Identify the site of action d. List the side effects associated with the drug and the mechanisms responsible for side effects e. Identify drug interactions and potential toxicities
Topical Outline
General Principles of Structure/Activity Relationships General Principles of Organic Functional Groups General Principles of Drug Absorption, Disposition, Metabolism, and Excretion Cholinergic/anticholinergic Agents Adrenergic/anti-adrenergic Agents Diuretic Agents Anti-hypertensive Agents Anticoagulants
Syllabus