Basic Principles of Pharmacology
This is the first course module in the pharmacology series. It introduces the basic definitions and concepts that form the foundation for the upcoming modules. This module will go over the concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and pharmacogenomics. The content is geared towards those with little or no pharmacology background, but it can also serve as a great refresher for more senior students preparing for rotations, internships, licensing exams. Other science students who have never had pharmacology before, may also find this course interesting.
- Over 5 hours of presentations
- Divided into 18 topics
- Interactive exercises
- PDF summary notes with color schematics
- Quizzes
Course Content
Lessons
Status
3
Pharmacodynamics
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Topic 1: Drug-Receptor Interactions
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Topic 2: Quantitative aspects of pharmacodynamics
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Topic 3: Signal Transduction
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Topic 4: Changes in Drug Response
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Interactive Exercise 1: Drug Potency
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Interactive Exercise 2: Quick quiz
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Interactive exercise 3: Signal transduction
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Notes: Drug-Receptor Interactions (PDF)
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Notes: Quantitative Pharmacodynamics (PDF)
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Notes: Changes in receptors (PDF)
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Notes: Signal Transduction (PDF)
- Topic 1: Drug-Receptor Interactions
- Topic 2: Quantitative aspects of pharmacodynamics
- Topic 3: Signal Transduction
- Topic 4: Changes in Drug Response
- Interactive Exercise 1: Drug Potency
- Interactive Exercise 2: Quick quiz
- Interactive exercise 3: Signal transduction
- Notes: Drug-Receptor Interactions (PDF)
- Notes: Quantitative Pharmacodynamics (PDF)
- Notes: Changes in receptors (PDF)
- Notes: Signal Transduction (PDF)
4
Pharmacokinetic Properties of Drugs
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Topic 8: Drug Clearance
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Topic 9: Basic Kinetics
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Interactive: CYP inducers
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Interactive: Renal Elimination
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Interactive: Volume of Distribution
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Topic 1: Drug Absorption
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Topic 2: Drug Distribution
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Topic 3: Drug Transporters
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Topic 4: Biotransformation
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Topic 5: Phase-I Reactions
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Topic 6: Phase-II Reactions
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Topic 7: Drug Elimination
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Notes: Drug Absorption (PDF)
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Notes: Drug Distribution (PDF)
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Notes: Drug Transporters (PDF)
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Notes: Drug Metabolism (PDF)
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Notes: Drug Elimination (PDF)
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Notes: Clearance (PDF)
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Notes: Basic Kinetics (PDF)
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Supplement: CYP Substrates & Inhibitors
- Topic 8: Drug Clearance
- Topic 9: Basic Kinetics
- Interactive: CYP inducers
- Interactive: Renal Elimination
- Interactive: Volume of Distribution
- Topic 1: Drug Absorption
- Topic 2: Drug Distribution
- Topic 3: Drug Transporters
- Topic 4: Biotransformation
- Topic 5: Phase-I Reactions
- Topic 6: Phase-II Reactions
- Topic 7: Drug Elimination
- Notes: Drug Absorption (PDF)
- Notes: Drug Distribution (PDF)
- Notes: Drug Transporters (PDF)
- Notes: Drug Metabolism (PDF)
- Notes: Drug Elimination (PDF)
- Notes: Clearance (PDF)
- Notes: Basic Kinetics (PDF)
- Supplement: CYP Substrates & Inhibitors