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NSC307Health Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Clinical Pharmacology And Chemotherapy

This course provides an understanding of pharmacology and chemotherapeutics, focusing on the effective and safe use of medicinal substances. It covers pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug interactions with body systems. Students will learn about dosage forms, routes of administration, and the evaluation of new drugs. The course also explores drugs acting on the autonomic nervous, respiratory, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems, as well as chemotherapeutic agents for infections and cancer. Traditional medicine practices are also examined.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Clinical PharmacologyChemotherapyPharmacokineticsDrug InteractionsTraditional Medicine

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

2

Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

3

Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology

4

Cardiovascular Drug Therapy

5

Chemotherapeutic Agents

6

Traditional Medicine

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Pharmacist

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Medical Doctor

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Nurse

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Medical Researcher

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Healthcare Administrator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Pharmaceutical IndustryHospitals and ClinicsResearch InstitutionsPublic Health OrganizationsDrug Regulatory Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

2h

Unit 1: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology and Chemotherapy

2 study hours
  • •Define clinical pharmacology, chemotherapy, toxicology, drug, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
  • •Understand the actions of drugs on various systems of the body.
  • •Identify different dosage forms and routes of drug administration.
  • •Compare traditional medicine and orthodox medicine.
Week
2

Module 1: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

2h

Unit 2: Different Dosage Forms

2 study hours
  • •Define drug, dosage forms, and chemical names.
  • •Understand essential drugs and their criteria.
  • •Describe various dosage forms and give examples.
  • •Differentiate between chemical, non-proprietary, and proprietary drug names.
Week
3

Module 1: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

2h

Unit 3: Pharmacokinetics and Routes of Drug Administration

2 study hours
  • •Acquaint yourself with the various routes of drug administration.
  • •Understand absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs.
  • •Distinguish between bioavailability, bioequivalence, and therapeutic equivalence.
  • •Understand the concept of pharmacokinetics.
Week
4

Module 1: Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

2h

Unit 4: Basic and Clinical Evaluation of New Drugs

2 study hours
  • •Understand the process involved in the development of new drugs.
  • •Learn about preclinical safety and toxicity testing.
  • •Understand the preclinical evaluation of drugs in humans.
  • •Describe the role of NAFDAC in drug regulation.
Week
5

Module 2: Interaction of Drugs with the Body Systems

2h

Unit 1: Autonomic Nervous System

2 study hours
  • •Understand the process of synthesis, storage, release, and removal of acetylcholine.
  • •Learn about pharmacological intervention in neurotransmission.
  • •Understand the mechanism of action of sympathomimetic drugs.
  • •Know the clinical uses of catecholamines and their adverse reactions.
Week
6

Module 2: Interaction of Drugs with the Body Systems

2h

Unit 2: Drugs acting on the Respiratory System Including Anti Asthmatic Drugs

2 study hours
  • •Understand the etiology of asthma.
  • •Learn about the pathogenesis and clinical manifestation of asthma.
  • •Identify the various drugs used in the treatment of asthma.
  • •Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic asthma.
Week
7

Module 2: Interaction of Drugs with the Body Systems

2h

Unit 3: Drugs acting on the Endocrine System including Anti-diabetic Drugs

2 study hours
  • •Define diabetes and its pathophysiology.
  • •Classify drugs used in the treatment of diabetes.
  • •Understand the etiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.
  • •Learn about insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents.
Week
8

Module 2: Interaction of Drugs with the Body Systems

2h

Unit 4: Drugs used in Acid Peptic Disease

2 study hours
  • •Understand what acid peptic diseases are.
  • •Identify the classes of drugs used in treating acid peptic diseases.
  • •Learn about the contraindications in acid peptic diseases.
  • •Describe the mechanisms of action of antacids, H2-receptor antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors.
Week
9

Module 3: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System

4h

Unit 1: Congestive Heart Failure and Drugs Used

2 study hours
  • •Understand the definition of congestive heart failure and its pathophysiology.
  • •Identify the drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
  • •Learn about the etiology and pathology of congestive heart failure.
  • •Describe the roles of digitalis, diuretics, and vasodilators in treating CHF.

Unit 2: Cardiac Arrhythmia and Drugs Used

2 study hours
  • •Define cardiac arrhythmia.
  • •Outline the classes of drugs used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.
  • •Learn about the etiology and pathogenesis of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • •Describe the mechanisms of action of Class I, II, III, and IV antiarrhythmic drugs.
Week
10

Module 3: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System

4h

Unit 3: Angina Pectoris and Drugs Used

2 study hours
  • •Define angina pectoris.
  • •Outline the three main groups of drugs used in the treatment of angina pectoris.
  • •Learn about the etiology and pathology of angina pectoris.
  • •Describe the roles of nitrates, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers in treating angina.

Unit 4: Hypertension and Anti-hypertensive drugs

2 study hours
  • •Understand the physiologic control of blood pressure.
  • •Learn about the diagnosis of hypertension.
  • •Understand the basic pharmacology of some antihypertensive agents.
  • •Learn the meaning of hypertensive urgencies and hypertensive emergencies.
Week
11

Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Drugs

4h

Unit 1: Chloramphenicol and Tetracyclines as Antibiotics

2 study hours
  • •Understand the pharmacokinetics and clinical uses of chloramphenicol.
  • •Understand the pharmacokinetics and clinical uses of tetracyclines.
  • •Learn about the adverse reactions of chloramphenicol and tetracyclines.
  • •Compare and contrast the mechanisms of action of chloramphenicol and tetracyclines.

Unit 2: Sulphonamides, Trimethoprim and Quinolones as Antibiotics

2 study hours
  • •Understand the mechanisms of action of sulfonamides and trimethoprim.
  • •Learn about the pharmacokinetics and clinical uses of sulfonamides and trimethoprim.
  • •Understand the pharmacokinetics and clinical uses of quinolones.
  • •Learn about the adverse reactions of sulfonamides, trimethoprim, and quinolones.
Week
12

Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Drugs

4h

Unit 3: Beta Lactam Antibiotics and Other Inhibitors of Cell wall Synthesis

2 study hours
  • •Understand the mechanism of action of penicillins and cephalosporins.
  • •Learn about the clinical uses of penicillins and cephalosporins.
  • •Understand the pharmacokinetics of penicillins and cephalosporins.
  • •Classify penicillins and cephalosporins based on their spectrum of activity.

Unit 4: Antiviral Agents

2 study hours
  • •Identify the agents used in treating viral infections.
  • •Learn about the antiretroviral agents used in treating HIV/AIDS.
  • •Understand the importance of pharmacokinetics in the treatment of HIV-infected individuals.
  • •Describe the mechanisms of action of various antiviral drugs.
Week
13

Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Drugs

4h

Unit 5: Antifungal Agents

2 study hours
  • •Understand the three categories of antifungal drugs.
  • •Know the pharmacokinetics of antifungal agents.
  • •Know the specific uses of antifungal agents.
  • •Describe the mechanisms of action of amphotericin B, ketoconazole, nystatin, griseofulvin, and fluconazole.

Unit 5: Chemotherapy of Cancer

2 study hours
  • •Know the causes of cancer.
  • •Understand the types of cancer.
  • •Learn about the drugs used in cancer chemotherapy.
  • •Describe the mechanisms of action of alkylating agents, nitrosoureas, antimetabolites, and plant alkaloids.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes summarizing key concepts from each unit.

2

Focus on understanding the mechanisms of action of different drug classes.

3

Practice applying pharmacokinetic principles to calculate drug dosages.

4

Review the clinical uses and adverse effects of major drugs discussed in the course.

5

Compare and contrast traditional and orthodox medicine practices, focusing on their strengths and limitations.

6

Use case studies to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

7

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments and feedback provided by your tutor.

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