Pharmacology

### **Pharmacology Class Overview**  

#### **1. What is Pharmacology?**  

Pharmacology is the **study of drugs**, their effects on the body, mechanisms of action, interactions, and therapeutic uses. It is a key subject in **pharmacy, medicine, and nursing** as it helps healthcare professionals understand how medicines work and how to use them safely.  

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#### **2. Who is This Class For?**  

This class is designed for:  

- **Pharmacy students** (Diploma, B.Pharm, M.Pharm)  

- **Medical and nursing students**  

- **Healthcare professionals** looking to expand their knowledge  

- **Anyone interested in drug research and development**  

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#### **3. What Will Students Learn?**  

Students will gain in-depth knowledge of:  

✅ **Basic Pharmacology** – Understanding drug actions, classifications, and routes of administration.  

✅ **Pharmacokinetics** – How drugs are **absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted**.  

✅ **Pharmacodynamics** – How drugs act on the body (receptors, enzymes, and signal pathways).  

✅ **Drug Interactions** – Effects of combining drugs and how they can enhance or reduce effectiveness.  

✅ **Toxicology** – Study of harmful effects of drugs and overdose management.  

✅ **Clinical Pharmacology** – Safe drug use in real-world medical practice.  

✅ **Therapeutics** – Application of drugs in treating diseases.  

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#### **4. Materials Students Should Bring**  

To make the most of this class, students should bring:  

📖 **Notebook & Pen** – For taking notes during lectures.  

📚 **Pharmacology Textbook** – Recommended books like "Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology" or "KDT Pharmacology".  

💻 **Laptop/Tablet** – For accessing online resources and research papers.  

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#### **5. Teaching Methods**  

This class will include:  

🎤 **Lectures & Presentations** – Covering theoretical concepts

📊 **Case Studies & Group Discussions** – Real-world applications of pharmacology.  

📝 **Quizzes & Assessments** – To test understanding and application skills.  

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*6. Why is Pharmacology Important?**  

- **Improves patient safety** by understanding drug effects.  

- **Essential for pharmacists and doctors** to prescribe correct medicines.  

- **Opens career opportunities** in clinical research, drug development, and healthcare.