Abstract

Pharmacology is the study of drug action on the body. Students will explore how drugs affect the body and gain insight into why drugs are used to treat certain pathological conditions and why drugs used to treat the same condition can have different outcomes and affect patients' differently (eg. side … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics: Introduction to pharmacology (pharmacodynamics, receptors and cellular communication, adverse drug reactions and interactions, decision making);diabetes pharmacology and pharmacotherapy;common affective disorders (depression and anxiety) pharmacology and pharmacotherapy;gastrointestinal disorders (ulcers, gastro-oesophageal disease, inflammatory bowel disease) pharmacology and pharmacotherapy;cardiac (acute coronary syndrome, angina, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Case based exam
2. Case based exam
3. New drug animation
4. Case based exam