Pharmacology I (51256)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to describe and understand the:
- Basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
- Principles of pharmacological approaches in the general dental practice, including drug interactions and adverse drug reactions.
- Pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system and smooth muscle.
- Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system.
- Pharmacology of the respiratory system.
- Pharmacology of the gastrointestinal track.
- Pharmacology of the central nervous system.
- Pharmacological properties of general and local anesthetics.
Content
General principles of pharmacology - Pharmacodynamics (molecular drug targets, agonists-antagonists, potency, efficacy) - Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) - Drug interactions - Adverse drug reactions - Pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system - Respiratory pharmacology (nasal decongestants, antitussives, drugs for managing asthma) - Cardiovascular pharmacology (vasoactive agents, antihypertensive, antiangina and antiarrhythmic agents, diuretic drugs, anticoagulants) - Pharmacology of gastrointestinal system (antacids, anti-secretory drugs, laxatives, antiemetics, antidiarrhoeal drugs) - Pharmacology of the central nervous system (antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, sedative agents, drugs for managing Parkinson's disease, antiepileptic drugs) - General and local anesthetics.
Educational methods
- Lectures
Successful Completion
- Successful final examination