This unit provides an in-depth study of drug groups relevant to podiatric practice including their actions, indications, contraindications, adverse reactions, drug interactions; and doses of antibiotics, anti-fungal agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, sedatives and hypnotics, general anaesthetic agents and drugs used in the treatment of acute adverse drug reactions. Legal and ethical requirements for prescription writing and drug regulations are discussed. -- Course Website
Instructor: Clinical Professor Simon Dimmitt and Professor Alan Bryant
Prerequisites: PODI5511 Advanced Podiatric Medicine I
