Course Description
Neuropharmacology and major classes of drugs acting on the central nervous system, including the clinical indication(s), mechanism and site of action, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
Athena Title
Principles of Pharmacology II
Prerequisite
Doctor of Pharmacy degree program
Pre or Corequisite
PHRM 3310 and PHRM 3550
Corequisite
PHRM 3070
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Define the principles of neurotransmission 2. Define how modulation of neuronal receptor function affects disease states 3. For each drug class covered, 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
Introduction to CNS pharmacology Sedative-hypnotics Anti-seizure drugs General anesthetics Local anesthetics Anti-psychotics Anti-depressants Opioids Muscle relaxants Parkinsonism and movement disorders
Syllabus
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