Pharmacology 26 Sections78 Lessons10 Weeks
- 26 Sections
- 78 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Module 1. Introduction to Pharmacology3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand how drugs enter, act in and leave the body. Explain drug mechanisms, dosage and interactions. Recognise adverse effects, drug dependence and toxicity.
- Module 2. Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify autonomic drugs and explain their mechanisms. Differentiate cholinergic and adrenergic actions. Understand their therapeutic uses and adverse effects.
- Module 3. Autacoids and Related Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the role of autacoids in inflammation and allergic reactions. Explain the actions of antihistamines and related drugs. Identify their clinical applications.
- Module 4. General Anaesthetics and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the basic principles of general anaesthesia. Classify muscle relaxants and explain their actions. Recognise their indications and adverse effects.
- Module 5. Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the actions of major CNS drug groups. Explain their therapeutic uses and mechanisms. Identify important adverse effects and precautions.
- Module 6. Cardiovascular Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify drugs used in cardiovascular disorders. Understand their mechanisms and therapeutic applications. Recognise common adverse effects and precautions
- Module 7. Diuretics3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Explain how diuretics affect urine formation. Differentiate the major classes of diuretics. Understand their uses and adverse effects.
- Module 8. Hormones and Related Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand hormonal drug actions and clinical applications. Differentiate drugs used in diabetes and thyroid disorders. Explain the uses and adverse effects of hormonal therapy.
- Module 9. Drugs Affecting Blood3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand drugs affecting blood formation and coagulation. Explain the roles of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. Learn the pharmacological principles of haemostasis in dentistry.
- Module 10. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify drugs used in common gastrointestinal disorders. Understand their mechanisms and therapeutic uses. Recognise important adverse effects.
- Module 11. Drugs for Respiratory Disorders3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the pharmacology of common respiratory drugs. Differentiate major drug groups used in asthma. Explain their therapeutic applications and precautions.
- Module 12. Vitamins3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify vitamins and understand their functions. Recognise common vitamin deficiencies. Understand the indications for vitamin supplementation.
- Module 13. Anticancer and Immunosuppressant Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the basic principles of cancer pharmacotherapy. Explain the role of immunosuppressants. Recognise important adverse effects and clinical precautions.
- Module 14. Examination Preparation3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Revise essential pharmacology concepts systematically. Practise examination-oriented questions. Strengthen your preparation for university examinations.
- Module 15. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Analgesics3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the mechanisms and uses of analgesics. Compare NSAIDs and opioid analgesics. Learn their applications in dental pain management.
- Module 16. Local Anaesthetics3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Explain how local anaesthetics work. Understand their clinical uses and techniques. Apply pharmacological principles to dental anaesthesia.
- Module 17. General Principles of Antimicrobial Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the principles of antimicrobial therapy. Explain antimicrobial resistance and rational drug selection. Understand prophylaxis for dental wound infections.
- Module 18. Major Antibacterial Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify major antibacterial drug groups. Understand their mechanisms, uses and adverse effects. Recognise their role in treating bacterial infections.
- Module 19. Antitubercular and Antileprotic Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify drugs used to treat tuberculosis and leprosy. Understand the principles of combination therapy. Recognise important adverse effects and precautions.
- Module 20. Antifungal Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify antifungal drugs. Understand their mechanisms and therapeutic uses. Identify drugs used for common fungal infections.
- Module 21. Antiviral and Antiretroviral Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand the major classes of antiviral drugs. Explain the principles of HIV treatment. Understand PEP and its importance in healthcare settings.
- Module 22. Antiprotozoal Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Classify antiprotozoal drugs. Understand their clinical applications. Recognise important adverse effects.
- Module 23. Antiseptics, Disinfectants and Locally Acting Drugs3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Differentiate antiseptics from disinfectants. Understand their applications in infection control. Identify commonly used locally acting agents.
- Module 24. Drugs Used in Specific Dental Disorders3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify drugs and agents used in common dental conditions. Understand their indications and modes of action. Select appropriate agents for preventive and supportive dental care.
- Module 25. Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Identify common medical emergencies in dental practice. Understand the emergency drugs used in their management. Learn the pharmacological principles of emergency preparedness.
- Module 26. Drug Interactions3 ItemsWhat You Will Learn Understand how drugs interact with one another. Recognise clinically significant interactions in dental patients. Improve medication safety through appropriate precautions.
Pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
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