Learning objectives
The course will provide students with the knowledge necessary for the study of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Also are examined drugs affecting the peripheral nervous system, autacoids, cardiovascular drugs and some antibacterial drugs.
Prerequisites
To sit theMedicinal and Toxicological Chemistry I exam the candidate must have passed the General Physiology exam.
Course unit content
Chemical-physical properties and biological activityOptical, geometric, conformational isomerism and pharmacological activity. BioisosterismDrug metabolism Receptor theory Drugs acting upon the Peripheral Nervous System Autacoids Cardiovascular and diuretic drugs Insulin and oral hypoglycemicsAntibacterial drugs
Full programme
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Bibliography
DAVID A. WILLIAMS, THOMAS L. LEMKE "Foye's Principi di Chimica Farmaceutica"; Piccin, Padova.
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam
Other information
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