This subject deals with the pharmacology of different drug classes, with an emphasis on the mode of drug action. Effects of drugs on the major organ systems will be covered, including the cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, respiratory gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Students will be introduced to emerging therapeutic strategies based on advances in understanding cellular physiology and drug action. The practicals will cover basic pharmacological methods from both clinical and experimental standpoints.

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