OPT 540 - Essentials of Medical Pharmacology I

1 credit(s)
First of a three semester course. The objective of the course is to teach students essential concepts in medical pharmacology including ocular pharmacology. Foundation of pharmacology is the emphasis in the first part of course. Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination are discussed in addition to mechanisms of drug action. Introduction toautonomic nervous system and its pharmacology is also covered. Selected agents and classes of agents are studied in detail.