PHARMACOTHERAPY OF THE CNS AND GI SYSTEM

About this Course

  • 3 students enrolled
  • 9 instructors

Course Description

This course introduces the students to two human systems, the central nervous and gastrointestinal systems, of which the emphasis is placed on the basic pathophysiology of common diseases of these systems and the pharmacological aspects of appropriate classes of drugs used in the treatment of these diseases.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Explain the basic pathophysiology of diseases that affect these systems.
2 ) Determine the rationale use of drugs in treating diseases that affect these systems.
3 ) Discuss the pharmacological aspects of drugs acting on these systems.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1.1 Review of the structure and functions of CNS and Drug Action in the CNS
1.2 Central Nervous System Stimulants
1.3 Hypnotics and anxiolytics
1.4 Anaesthetics
1.5 Depression and Anti-depressant Drugs
1.6 Antiparkinsonism
1.7 Seizures and Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)
1.8 Antipsychotic Drugs
1.9 Anti-migraine Drugs, opioids analgesics and antagonists

2.1 Overview of structure and function of GIT, pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of GIT disorders
2.2 Antacids, H2-antagonists, Prostaglandin analogues, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
2.3 Anti-diarrheal
2.4 Anti-spasmodic
2.5 Emesis and Anti-emetic drugs
2.6 Laxatives
2.7 Carminatives

Our Instructor

DR. SURAYA BINTI SULAIMAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

ROZ AZINUR BINTI CHE LAMIN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

DR. MOHD NADZRI BIN MOHD NAJIB

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

DR. MOHD IZANI BIN OTHMAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

MOHD IKHMAL HANIF BIN ABDUL KHALID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

WAN NORDINI HASNOR BINTI WAN ISMAIL

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Drug interactions can occur when two or more drugs are taken together and can affect how the drugs work, their side effects, and their toxicity. Common drug interactions include those involving enzymes in the liver or gastrointestinal tract, as well as those involving drug transporters or protein binding.

A2 : GI disorders that are commonly treated with medication include acid reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea, and nausea/vomiting.

A3 : CNS drugs work by affecting the levels or activity of neurotransmitters in the brain. For example, antidepressants increase the levels of certain neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, while antipsychotic drugs block dopamine receptors.