Pharmacology
Heal with Science
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with biological systems. It focuses on the effects of pharmaceutical substances on the body and their mechanisms of action.
This subject enables students to understand how drugs act, their therapeutic uses, side effects, interactions, and toxicology. It bridges medicine and pharmacy by explaining the effects of drugs on the body (pharmacodynamics) and the body’s effect on drugs (pharmacokinetics).
Covers fundamental concepts like drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, mechanisms of drug action, and dose-response.
Studies drug effects on different organ systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous system).
Focuses on drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), including sympathomimetics and parasympatholytics.
The study of harmful effects of drugs, poisons, and toxins. Includes dose-related toxicity, antidotes, and organ-specific toxicity.
Bridges lab and patient care. Involves studying drug safety, efficacy, clinical trials, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Pharmacy Practice is a patient-oriented subject that focuses on the role of pharmacists in healthcare settings.
It teaches students how to effectively communicate with patients, counsel them on proper medication usage, handle prescriptions, and ensure rational drug use. It emphasizes clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and community pharmacy practices.
Teaches how to interpret prescriptions, ensure correct dispensing, and guide patients on medication use.
Understanding how drugs interact with each other or food, and recognizing potential side effects or allergies.
Focuses on applying pharmacological knowledge to treat patients effectively, manage drug therapy, and prevent medication errors.
Ensures patients follow prescribed therapy and evaluates treatment effectiveness and safety.
Covers drug storage, inventory, patient record management, and interprofessional coordination in clinical settings.