Course Description
This first course in systems pharmacology will discuss drugs with respect to their actions, uses and adverse effects. Particular emphasis will be placed on the underlying mechanisms that define drug action. The molecular structural features applicable to this action will be presented and the rationale described for the benefits associated with a particular molecule or class of molecules. The course will be tailored to biological systems and the treatment strategy for each system. This course will be directed primarily to general principles.
Pre-requisites
Pharmacy students only