This unit provides an historical overview of the use of drugs, with an emphasis on the principles underlying the safe and effective use of drugs for the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease. The importance of evidence-based drug therapy is highlighted with an introduction to statistical and epidemiological concepts. The pharmacological properties of drug classes used to treat specific respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders are studied, concentrating on the rationale for their use. Pharmacological approaches to the study of existing and novel compounds will be reinforced in laboratory sessions. -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Robert Widdop
Prerequisites: BMS2031; or two of PHA2022, PHY2011, PHY2021 or PHY2032; or BTH2012 and one of BMS1052 or PHY2011
