Learning objectives
<br />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 the Medicinal and Toxicological Chemistry I exam the candidate must have passed the General Physiology exam.
Course unit content
<br />Chemical-physical properties and biological activity<br />Optical, geometric, conformational isomerism and pharmacological activity. Bioisosterism<br />Drug metabolism <br />Receptor theory <br />Drugs acting upon the Peripheral Nervous System <br /> Autacoids <br />Cardiovascular and diuretic drugs <br />Insulin and oral hypoglycemics <br /> Antibacterial drugs
Full programme
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Bibliography
DAVID A. WILLIAMS, THOMAS L. LEMKE "Foye's Principi di Chimica Farmaceutica"; Piccin, Padova. <br />
Teaching methods
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