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Advanced Pharmacology - 1

Course Description: This course is designed to develop and enhance students' knowledge in molecular pharmacology, the autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system acquired during their undergraduate studies. The course will focus on the integrative and applied aspects of these topics in a clinical context. The course will be delivered through a limited number of didactic lectures, with a greater emphasis on interactive learning, as well as covering the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs.

Credit hours: 4

Objectives of the course :

Full understanding and comprehension of the role that pharmacological knowledge plays in the process of drug development and the discovery of new drugs.
Understanding and applying knowledge of autonomic nervous system drugs in clinical scenarios, linking them to the molecular structure of receptors and their associated signal transduction pathways.
Understanding and applying knowledge of drugs used in cardiovascular disease treatment in clinical practice.
Understanding and applying knowledge of drugs used in the treatment of respiratory diseases in clinical practice.
Understanding variability in drug effects in clinical practice and the contributing factors to this variability.
Efficient selection of therapeutic drugs in various clinical conditions, with the ability to track their drug development stages.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding:

1.1 Description of advanced principles in pharmacology, including mechanisms of drug action and molecular targets of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system.

1.2 Clarifying drug efficacy, safety, and regulatory considerations related to the drug development process using evidence-based principles.

1.3 Statement of Contemporary Updates and Pharmacological Effects of Newly Approved Drugs for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases.

2.0 Skills:

2.1 Critical analysis and synthesis of scientific literature to justify the use of cardiovascular drugs based on mechanism of action, side effects, and patient condition.

2.2 Communicate effectively about drug interaction and drug outcome results in written and oral scientific formats.

3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility

3.1 Cooperate effectively and demonstrate leadership skills in group discussions to analyze pharmaceutical problems.

3.2 Engage in lifelong learning and continuous professional development by reviewing emerging drug evidence.

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Last updated: May 22, 2026