Course Description
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the basic science of Pharmacology. In this course students will be introduced to pharmacology; its terminology and the systems set to control and promote safety and quality of the drug’s use. They will acquire an understanding of the mechanisms of drug actions and their uses as well as the mechanism and factors underlying adverse drug reactions, interactions and toxicities. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the mechanisms and side effects of drugs acting on various organs and systems, such as, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, the gastrointestinal system, the endocrine system. Students will also be introduced to the mechanisms of action and side effects of Diuretics, Antihypertensive drugs, Antidiabetics drugs anti-inflammatory drugs, antimicrobial drugs and anticancer drugs.
Course ID: PHARM 211
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | - | - |
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