DOH 644 - Pharmacology II

2.7 credit hours

This course expands upon the basic principles of pharmacology taught in Pharmacology 513 (pre-requisite). Content includes the rationale for use of specific drugs, drug indications/contraindications, and drug interactions of major drug classes used to treat common systemic conditions. Topics include drugs used to manage/treat cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, cancer and autoimmune diseases. Over-the-counter medications will be reviewed. Medication misuse, principles of addiction and drug abuse will also be discussed.