PGDP-850 : Pharmacotherapeutics

This course is designed to provide the basic pharmacologic concepts and foundations necessary for the studies of advanced pharmacology. Covered topics include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, and pharmacoeconomics, and their importance in the selection of proper pharmacotherapeutics and patient safety. In addition, the basic concepts of drug interactions and adverse reactions will be discussed together with pertinent examples and techniques to minimize potential risks to patient safety.