Course Syllabus
DRUGS ACTING ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)
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
DRUGS ACTING ON GASTROINTESTINEAL (GI) SYSTEM
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
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
DRUGS ACTING ON GASTROINTESTINEAL (GI) SYSTEM
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : What are the most common drug interactions to watch out for?
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.
Q2 : What are the most common GI disorders treated with medication?
A2 : GI disorders that are commonly treated with medication include acid reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea, and nausea/vomiting.
Q3 : How do CNS drugs affect neurotransmitters in the brain?
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.
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.
Q2 : What are the most common GI disorders treated with medication?
A2 : GI disorders that are commonly treated with medication include acid reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhea, and nausea/vomiting.
Q3 : How do CNS drugs affect neurotransmitters in the brain?
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.