Pharmacology
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The students should learn how the drugs are adsorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the organisms; they should also know the main pharmacological action of the autonomic nervous system and the mechanism of action of the principle classes of drugs related with the abuse and/or doping
Prerequisites
Physiology
Course contents summary
General pharmacology: administration routes, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion
Pharmacodynamic : receptors, agonism, antagonism, target proteins
Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System
Mechanism of action of classes of drugs related to the doping and abuse
Recommended readings
FARMACOLOGIAM.J. Mycek, R.A. Harvey and P.C. Champe
Zanichelli
FARMACI E SPORT
D.R. Mottram
Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Teaching methods
Didactics:
teaching and learning activities by making use of audiovisual instruments; interactive discussions.
Examination Tests: oral
