The main objective of the course of Pharmacology is to provide basic knowledge on drugs, including therapeutic and toxic effects, with special attention to drugs acting on the central nervous system.
At completion of the course, students must be able to: describe the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; describe the basic knowledge on drugs, including therapeutic and toxic effects induced by medicines on organs and apparatuses; use the specific technical language.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of human Anatomy and Physiology will allow the student to understand the elements at the basis of the function of organs and apparatus and hence of the drugs' actions.
Teaching Methods
Oral presentations with slides - Interactive lectures.
Assessment Methods
The final text consists in an oral examination in which the student will be asked to discuss some topics from the program. During the interview, questions will verify the degree of in-depth knowledge of the proposed topics and the use of the appropriate technical language.
Texts
Slides of the lessons and notes taken during classes are enough to obtain the required knowledge. As a reference, the student can deepen the topics on the following text: M. Furlanut FARMACOLOGIA GENERALE E CLINICA per lauree triennali, Ed. Piccin, latest edition.
Contents
Introduction to pharmacology. Concept of drug and medicinal product. Basic knowledge about pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, routes of drug administration and mechanisms of drug action. Basic knowledge about general toxicity: side-effects, overdose, idiosyncratic and allergic reactions; teratogenesis and foetal toxicity; carcinogenesis; drug dependency. Basic knowledge about: Sedative, hypnotic and anxiolytic drugs; Antidepressant drugs; Antipsychotic drugs; Mood stabilizer drugs. Basics about drug abuse and dependence.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Times reserved for student visits: Tuesday (09:30-11:59 am), only by appointment via e-mail (francesca.crema@unipv.it).
